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Quaker Popped

Quaker Foods North America, Chicago
March 1, 2013
Formerly known as Quaker Quakes, the bite-sized snacks are popped, not fried, and come in14 flavors, including three new offerings: Cheddar Cheese, Caramel Corn and Apple Cinnamon.
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INBar

InBalance Health, Wayland, Mich.
March 1, 2013
InBalance Health’s INBar snack bars are allergen-free, nutritional supplements for people with weight-loss or glucose management goals. They contain no chemicals and artificial sweeteners and offer balanced, whole food nutrients that fill you up for hours.
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Carmit Candy Industries launches new line of fortified confections

New candies provide health benefits like vitamin D, calcium and glucomannan for weight management.
Jorona Johnson
February 27, 2013
Carmit Candy Industries claims its latest treats can help you lose weight, boost your immune system and even promote bone health. In a push to appeal more to health-conscious consumers, the company has launched a line of fortified confections to address specific health concerns.
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Double whammy

Adding fruits and nuts to confections accents healthful benefits of both while delivering taste, texture characteristics.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
September 24, 2012

In a way, sliding fruits and nuts between two slabs of chocolate is just like spreading peanut butter and jelly between two slices of bread.


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Almonds

Nutrition in a nutshell

USDA study finds a 1-oz. servings of almonds contains fewer calories than previously measured.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 25, 2012
Almonds, known for containing loads of vitamins, protein and fiber, can now add “low calorie” to its list of health benefits.
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Almonds

Confectioners turn to almonds

New products highlight healthy and delicious attributes of the fruit
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 25, 2012
The latest data shows that almonds are most likely to be introduced to consumers via confectionery products in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Multi-tasking Treats

Better-for-you treats offer even more reasons to love candy.
Kawther Albader
July 20, 2012

 Would it be too much to ask for a strawberry-flavored jelly bean that can also act as a painkiller, deliver a daily dose of caffeine, and pick up the kids from school? 


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