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In a presentation last week before a Federal Trade Commission forum, Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) SVP and chief government affairs officer Mary Sophos revealed new data indicating that children today are seeing fewer food, beverage and restaurant advertisements on television, with the mix having shifted to more ads promoting nutritious items.

Despite a lot of media attention and increased grocer interest in stocking organic food and HBC items, there has actually been no growth in the number of U.S. consumers who buy such products, according to a recent study by TABS Group, a Shelton, Conn.-based marketing, research and consulting firm in the consumer products industry.

Vend Natural, Inc. introduces Del Monte Fresh Produce’s “Fresh Vending Line” to its healthy vending line initiative.

Data from major scientific conference links consumption of Concord grape juice to improved blood pressure and memory.

Yogi Granola Crisps pack five healthy ancient grains into innovative bite-sized granola flakes that can be eaten with milk without losing their crunch, sprinkled on yogurt or enjoyed straight from the resealable bag.

The coming year will bring a raft of new consumer packaged goods that Chicago-based global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence Mintel forecasts will expand on tried-and-true formulas.

The Coca-Cola Co. has redesigned the packaging for its portfolio of global juice brands. The revamped line made its debut last month with a new design for Minute Maid and will expand to the Del Valle, Andina and Cappy brands in 2010.

Reese Premium Varietal Cooking Wines are sourced from the finest California wineries, according to the manufacturer, Bloomfield, N.J.-based World Finer Foods, Inc., which cites high wine content as the key to a premium taste experience.