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June 18, 2013
Better Oats expands Oat Revolution line

Better Oats announced the addition of three new steel-cut instant oatmeal varieties to the brand’s Oat Revolution line.

MINNEAPOLIS — Better Oats announced today the addition of three new steel-cut instant oatmeal varieties to the brand’s Oat Revolution line. The new oatmeal is one of the fastest cooking steel-cut oats products on the market, allowing consumers to enjoy all the taste, flavor and health attributes of steel cut oats in just two and a half minutes cook time.

June 11, 2013
Company introduces fiber-rich, oat-based fruit smoothie

Wellness Works announced its new product innovation combining nutrient-rich oatmeal with 100% fruit juice to offer a new breakfast smoothie.

 NEW YORK — Wellness Works this week announced its new product innovation combining nutrient-rich oatmeal with 100% fruit juice to offer a new breakfast smoothie for the busy consumer on-the-go.

June 10, 2013
Nature Valley introduces Oatmeal Squares and Protein Granola products

Nature Valley announced two new products: Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares and Nature Valley Protein Granola.

MINNEAPOLIS — Today, Nature Valley announced two new products: Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares and Nature Valley Protein Granola.

April 4, 2013
Quaker Oats pours the Perfect Portions

Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, introduced Perfect Portions, a multiserve instant oatmeal that contains no added sugar and comes in a convenient, resealable package.

CHICAGO — Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, on Wednesday introduced Perfect Portions, a multiserve instant oatmeal that contains no added sugar and comes in a convenient, resealable package.

Quaker Perfect Portions comes in two flavors, both with no sugar added: Cinnamon and Maple. Both flavors are heart-healthy options, with two grams of soluble fiber per 45 gram serving, and are a good source of fiber (per 45 gram serving).

March 15, 2013
Green Giant launches new veggie snack chips

General Mills' Green Giant brand is bringing two new product offerings to store shelves, the company announced.

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills' Green Giant brand is bringing two new product offerings to store shelves, the company announced.

New Green Giant Veggie snack chips will be available in two flavors: Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips Zesty Cheddar and Multigrain Sweet Potato Chips Sea Salt. The Zesty Cheddar tortilla chips contain 17g of whole grains and the Sweet Potato Chips have 40% less fat than regular potato chips.

December 4, 2012
Alexia Foods launches sweet potato rolls

Frozen food maker Alexia Foods has introduced new rolls made with sweet potatoes, the company said Tuesday.

EAGLE, Idaho — Frozen food maker Alexia Foods has introduced new rolls made with sweet potatoes, the company said Tuesday.

Alexia, which already makes other bread products like Ciabatta Rolls, Ancient Grain Rolls, Classic French Rolls and Focaccia Rolls, said the new Sweet Potato Rolls can be prepared in less than 20 minutes.

October 23, 2012
Sneaky Pete's launches first all-natural oat beverage

Sneaky Pete's Naturally Oatstanding Beverage is now available at various grocery stores and other retailers nationwide. The first soluble oat beverage of its kind, Sneaky Pete's is an easy and low-calorie way for consumers to meet the daily requirement for fiber.

BUTLER, N.J. – Sneaky Pete's Naturally Oatstanding Beverage is now available at various grocery stores and other retailers nationwide. The first soluble oat beverage of its kind, Sneaky Pete's is an easy and low-calorie way for consumers to meet the daily requirement for fiber.

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.

August 13, 2012
Nature's Own launches Oatmeal Toasters

Nature's Own has introduced a new line of breakfast items.

THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Nature's Own has introduced a new line of breakfast items.

Oatmeal Toasters are made with whole grains and real oats and studded with sweet fruit. Each square offers 4g of fiber and 20 g of whole grain and is available in cinnamon raisin and cranberry orange flavors.

March 5, 2012
Quaker Oats debuts Quaker Oatmeal Cookies

Quaker Oats has introduced a new line of packaged cookies that feature whole grain oats as a staple ingredient.

CHICAGO — Quaker Oats has introduced a new line of packaged cookies that feature whole grain oats as a staple ingredient.

With real pieces of dried fruit and crunchy nuts, new Quaker Oatmeal Cookies are available in soft baked and crunchy oat granola varieties and seven flavorful creations. The cookies are individually wrapped packets in each box, making them ideal for on-the-go and at-home snacking.

Quaker Oatmeal Cookies are available for a suggested retail price of $2.69 per package.

February 29, 2012
Quaker Oatmeal Squares debuts honey nut flavor

Quaker Oats is expanding its Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal to include a new flavor.

CHICAGO — Quaker Oats is expanding its Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal to include a new flavor.

The brand said the new honey nut flavor joins the roster of brown sugar, cinnamon and golden maple varieties.

As part of the launch, Quaker Oats is promoting the new flavor on the Quaker Oatmeal Squares Facebook page and encourages users to "like" the page to receive a free sample of Quaker Oatmeal Squares' newest flavor and can help up to 10 friends earn a free sample of the brown sugar variety.

September 16, 2011
Quaker Oats, Zazu introduce mobile app

Quaker Oats has teamed up with digital startup company Zazu to launch the Zazu Mornings mobile application.

CHICAGO — Quaker Oats has teamed up with digital startup company Zazu to launch the Zazu Mornings mobile application.

August 9, 2011
Sprout Foods expands baby food line with new cereals

An organic baby food brand has introduced two new cereals designed for infants and toddlers.

ATLANTA — An organic baby food brand has introduced two new cereals designed for infants and toddlers.

Sprout Foods said its whole grain oatmeal and whole grain brown rice cereals build on the brand's starter infant and toddler products. The company said that its cereals, which are free of artificial ingredients, are packaged in a 7-oz., BPA-free, resealable pouch, also can be used later on as an ingredient combined with other Sprout products.

Sprout Foods products are available at retailers nationwide.

June 21, 2011
EZ Gluten gains certification from AOAC Research Institute

Elisa Technologies recently announced that its EZ Gluten test kit has earned Performance-Tested Methods certification from the AOAC Research Institute, a private, not-for-profit association that helps establish testing standards.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Elisa Technologies recently announced that its EZ Gluten test kit has earned Performance-Tested Methods certification from the AOAC Research Institute, a private, not-for-profit association that helps establish testing standards.

EZ Gluten was developed to help the food industry and consumers detect gluten in food and beverages, and delivers results in about 15 minutes. The kit is sensitive enough to detect levels of gluten as low as 10 parts per million.

May 20, 2011
Kronos acquires Pita King bread manufacturer

Kronos is expanding its bread products line with its acquisition of Pita King's commercial baking assets.

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. — Kronos is expanding its bread products line with its acquisition of Pita King's commercial baking assets.

The acquisition marks Kronos' foray into flatbread production. The company, which currently markets such items as Mediterranean Chef gyro family meal kit and Kronos Fillo Classics, now will market Pita King's authentic Middle Eastern pocket breads in a variety of sizes and formulations, including white and whole wheat.

May 17, 2011
Idaho potatoes declared heart-healthy food by American Heart Association

The American Heart Association announced that fresh Idaho potatoes meet its criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol.

EAGLE, Idaho — The American Heart Association announced that fresh Idaho potatoes meet its criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol.

One medium Idaho potato (5.3 oz.) contains 110 calories and does not contain fat or cholesterol, according to the Idaho Potato Commission.

March 7, 2011
Wonder gets 'smart' with wheat bread

Following the introduction of its Smartwhite bread, Wonder Bread is introducing a new 100% whole wheat bread to its lineup.

IRVING, Texas — Following the introduction of its Smartwhite bread, Wonder Bread is introducing a new 100% whole wheat bread to its lineup.

New Wonder Smartwheat provides 22 g of whole grain and the calcium of 8 oz. of milk in two slices, and is a good source of nine vitamins and minerals, the company said. Additionally, Wonder Smartwheat contains no high fructose corn syrup and is lower in sodium as part of the brand's recent commitment to the National Sodium Reduction Initiative.

November 14, 2010
Hugo Naturals earns gluten-free seal

Hugo Naturals, a maker of natural personal care products, has received the gluten-free seal from...

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Hugo Naturals, a maker of natural personal care products, has received the gluten-free seal from the Celiac Sprue Association, designating the company's full range of products as gluten-free and appropriate for the growing population with celiac disease.

 

August 23, 2010
Quaker Oats encourages healthy breakfasts with new products and campaign

One of America’s most popular cereal companies is tackling the challenge of reshaping Americans’ breakfast...

January 11, 2010
Bear Naked introduces two new granolas

Bear Naked has added two new products to its all-natural granola line....