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Campbell Soup Co. is rolling out what it calls the most comprehensive set of enhancements in its Chunky soup line’s 40-year history. The Camden, N.J.-based manufacturer is now offering 23 Chunky soups with both a full serving of vegetables and 100 percent lean meat, while reminding consumers that most of the more than 40 items in the product line provide a good source of protein.

Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based based Doumak, Inc. has added several new products to its Campfire® Marshmallow line. Swirled with fruit flavors and just the right size for snacking, fat- and gluten-free Campfire fruitswirlers™ Bite Size Marshmallows are available in an 8-ounce lay-down bag or 2.5-ounce standup resealable pouch in four fun flavors: strawberry, orange, lemon, and lime.

Spurred by consumer research and input from its retail partners, Ocean Mist Farms is unveiling a comprehensive re-design of its packaging for all 20 vegetable commodities the company grows and ships, the features of which will be revealed for the first time at upcoming PMA Fresh Summit.

Green consumers are more concerned about saving money than saving the planet, according to new research from the Shelton Group, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based advertising agency. The study found that while 59 percent of green consumers identify the economy as their top concern in making purchases, a mere 8 percent consider the environment.

Redner’s Warehouse Markets is asking its customers to fight hunger in a big way by donating something small -- namely, $1. The Reading, Pa.-based grocer and Quick Shoppes subsidiary will serve as collection sites from Aug. 30 to Oct. 3 during its Bag Hunger campaign, which coincides with Feeding America’s commemoration of September as Hunger Action Month.

Missy Chase Lapine, author of the bestseller “The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals,” is showing parents how to make kids’ preferred culinary indulgences with secret nutritious ingredients available for less at BJ’s Wholesale Clubs.

Consumers are sticking with basic purchases in categories like fresh meat, pasta and packaged dinners, along with baking mixes and supplies, as meal preparation consumption comes back to the home. Increases in wine and alcoholic beverages indicate that consumers are opting to consume their favorite beverages at home, too.

Louisiana’s largest independent grocer, Rouses Markets, and Ochsner Health System are launching a community initiative program -- “Choose Healthy” -- designed to educate people about the benefits of smart food and lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and regular medical checkups.