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August 9th, 2019 issue.
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By Roger Stewart, Editor
FORTO
coffee shots offer consumers an organic alternative in the rapidly expanding energy shot category. The company, FORTO Coffee Shots, sees a major opportunity for the product in the micro market channel, which is also growing at a rapid pace.
FORTO, a ready-to-drink 2-ounce coffee shot with a 15-month-plus shelf life without refrigeration, is made by Dyla Brands, a manufacturer of beverages that also include Stur powder drink mix sticks and a liquid water enhancer, and juicymixes drink mixes.
The company recently introduced an 11-ounce version that also has 200 mg of caffeine and is made with organic coffee, cane sugar and milk.
“We’re really primarily the only organic coffee product in the 2-ounce format,” said Frazer Dvorin, senior manager of sales operations.
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Nature’s Crush
offers certified non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, microwave popcorn made with real herbs and spices with no artificial ingredients or colors in 3-ounce bags.
The popcorn is produced in custom batches that allow real spices and herbs to be added as opposed to emulsified powder used by most manufacturers for easy microwaving that compromises taste, freshness and quality.
Varieties include Light & Zesty Blend with lemon pepper garlic, Original Blend 23 with a secret recipe of 23 herbs and spices, and Aromatic Herb Blend with rosemary basil garlic.
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The emoji company has entered into a licensing agreement with
The Hershey Company
with regard to emoji company’s registered emoji trademark. The agreement covers the Hershey’s brand launch of a limited edition Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Emoji Bar this summer. The product will be available nationwide throughout summer 2019.
The Hershey's Milk Chocolate Emoji Bar will feature 25 different images on each chocolate piece. Select images featured include the excited heart eyes face, thumbs up, kissing lips, wink, sunglasses smile heart and more.
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Phocus
, a premium sparkling water containing natural caffeine from green tea and the amino acid L-theanine, has launched its new Peach flavor in conjunction with August's National Peach Month. Peach will join the current roster of Phocus offerings which include Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Yuzu & Lime, Cucumber, and Natural, and will be available nationwide.
"Phocus has always been about light, bright, refreshing taste, so when we thought about developing a new fruit flavor, it felt like a natural fit to tap into our Southern roots and create Peach," said Tom O'Grady, CEO of Phocus.
Like the other Phocus flavor offerings, Peach contains no sugars, sweeteners, sodium or calories. With 75 mg of natural caffeine in each can, combined with the addition of L-theanine, Phocus provides a smooth-release of energy to keep drinkers fueled and hydrated all summer long.
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PRODUCT SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
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FIRST SOURCE LLC.,
the largest - and BEST - distributor, packager, and manufacturer of candy, nuts and specialty foods in the United States. With value-added expertise in worldwide sourcing, customized packaging, and logistics, we have grown to be one of the most reputable players in the confectionery and specialty food categories. We have a proven track record in providing quality products and programs that are superior in the market place.
(757) 566-5360,
customerserviceVA@first-source.com
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https://www.first-source.com.
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