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February 19, 2013
Post Foods introduces Sesame Street whole grain cereals for toddlers

For years, toddlers have started their mornings watching Elmo and Cookie Monster on "Sesame Street." Now they can also enjoy these characters' friendly faces at breakfast and snack times throughout the day.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — For years, toddlers have started their mornings watching Elmo and Cookie Monster on "Sesame Street." Now they can also enjoy these characters' friendly faces at breakfast and snack times throughout the day. Post Foods has introduced Post Sesame Street cereal, a wholesome, whole grain, oat-based cereal for children.

October 25, 2012
Leosons Overseas acquires N'Ice, Fiberall brands from Insight Pharmaceuticals

Leosons Overseas on Tuesday announced the acquisition of the brands N’Ice and Fiberall from Insight Pharmaceuticals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ALBANY — Leosons Overseas on Tuesday announced the acquisition of the brands N’Ice and Fiberall from Insight Pharmaceuticals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

"We are proud of our growth and success of these brands, and we feel that this acquisition will further our mission to deliver the best U.S.-made products globally," said John Ohanian, general manager and president of Leosons. "The acquisition … will broaden our existing sales and distribution reach, as well as bring scale to our business.” 

September 7, 2012
MOM Brands augments Three Sisters cereal line

MOM Brands has boosted its Three Sisters cereal line with the addition of two new varieties.

MINNEAPOLIS — MOM Brands has boosted its Three Sisters cereal line with the addition of two new varieties.

Free of artificial flavors or preservatives, saturated fat, trans fat or cholesterol, the new multigrain berry and multigrain cinnamon varieties are made with whole grain oats, whole grain barley and whole grain triticale (a cross between wheat and rye with higher levels of essential amino acids), boasting 43 g of whole grains per serving. What's more, both flavors also carry the 100% whole grains stamp from the Whole Grains Council, the company said.

March 30, 2012
The new old: Tisane Pharmacy blends European, American, past, present elements

One of the advantages to independent pharmacies' small scale is their ability to forge their own identities and invent new store formats in a way that might be harder for a national or regional chain.

NEW YORK — One of the advantages to independent pharmacies' small scale is their ability to forge their own identities and invent new store formats in a way that might be harder for a national or regional chain.

New York, with its famously competitive pharmacy market and diverse population, has long been a hotspot for new store formats, and one of the products of this dynamic environment is Tisane Pharmacy, located in Manhattan's Upper East Side.

December 20, 2011
Growth expected for tea, ready-to-drink tea market

The tea market is expected to see a surge in sales this year and beyond, according to a Packaged Facts report.

NEW YORK — The tea market is expected to see a surge in sales this year and beyond, according to a Packaged Facts report.

"Tea and Ready-to-Drink Tea in the U.S.," which was published in October, projected that the tea market will grow 5.2% to $6.5 billion this year, with retail tea market growth climbing from 6.6% in 2012 to 8.7% in 2014, reaching $8.3 billion in that year.

June 15, 2011
Davidson's introduces tulsi teas

A new kind of organic tea is coming to grocery stores.

SPARKS, Nev. — A new kind of organic tea is coming to grocery stores.

Davidson's is introducing tulsi teas, which are derived from tulsi basil grown in India. Every ingredient in Davidson's tulsi teas is 100% botanical and certified organic, the company said. The teas are available in six flavors, including signature blend, pure leaves, rooibos chai, spicy green, hibiscus flower and chamomile.

January 11, 2011
Tea Forte introduces herbal retreat relaxation line

A global luxury tea brand has launched a line of organic, culinary-inspired blends.

CONCORD, Mass. — A global luxury tea brand has launched a line of organic, culinary-inspired blends.

Tea Forte's herbal retreat relaxation teas are caffeine-free beverages designed to relax the body and mind. In addition to being organic, the teas are packaged in recyclable, air-tight EnviroTins, with each tin containing eco-friendly, biodegradable, full-leaf sachets made of GMO-free corn silk.

The teas are available in mojito marmalade, apricot amaretto, blueberry merlot, kiwi lime ginger and cherry cosmo, and carry a suggested retail price of $8.95.

November 16, 2010
Inko's new white tea drinks cater to schools

Inko's line of ready-to-drink white teas has expanded to include two new flavors....

NEW YORK Inko's line of ready-to-drink white teas has expanded to include two new flavors.

October 4, 2010
New Leaf expands distribution to Albertsons

A line of tea beverages is arriving at Albertsons stores in California and Nevada....

OLD TAPPAN, N.J. A line of tea beverages is arriving at Albertsons stores in California and Nevada.

New Leaf's beverage line, which includes 11 unique tea flavors, four lemonades and two diet iced teas, will be available at 248 Albertsons locations in the two states.

 

June 14, 2010
Tea Forte rolls out Single Steeps

Tea Forte has introduced preportioned pouches to offer convenience to loose leaf tea lovers....