PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”), the leading national distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and related products, today announced the establishment of a charitable foundation committed to supporting healthy, sustainable and organic food systems. UNFI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is scheduled to launch on August 1, 2012.
The Foundation will work to fund innovative non-profit programs emphasizing a number of areas including sustainable agriculture and organic farming as well as initiatives designed to increase organic food production and consumption. The Foundation will also seek to fund educational programs…

A refreshing, clear nutritional beverage to help balance out a picky eater’s uneven diet
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — All children need proper nutrients, but a child’s picky eating habits can make getting the right nutrition challenging for parents and kids alike. Abbott (NYSE: ABT) is introducing a new option for picky eaters’ routine with PediaSure SideKicks Clear(1), a refreshing clear nutritional beverage that helps balance out the diet of those picky eaters who are growing fine, but still may be missing nutrients. Moms can also have peace of mind knowing that their picky eaters are receiving…

PORTLAND, OR. May 15, 2012 – Thomas Kemper Soda, a Portland, OR based maker of super premium craft brewed soda, announces the expansion into fountain soda with the launch of new Bag in Box Thomas Kemper Root Beer.
“Thomas Kemper Draught Root Beer had been a mainstay in better restaurants and delis in the West for years,” said Bill Germano, President of Thomas Kemper Soda. “But availability in only traditional kegs has always limited our customers. Thomas Kemper is an iconic Craft Root Beer. Our conversion to a Bag in Box fountain package will enable many more customers to serve…

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Lifeway Foods has announced an agreement with Target that dramatically increases the number of stores that carry its Kefir line. The new distribution deal is Lifeway’s first major expansion in Target in eight years and increases the availability of Lifeway Kefir drinks from 170 to 453 Target locations. The expansion covers a range of flavors and sizes of Lifeway Kefir, a probiotic drink similar to drinkable yogurt, and adds three new flavors of its 8 oz. Lifeway Kefir 4-packs to Target dairy cases.

Hawaiian Springs, LLC, a Hawaii-based premium natural bottled water brand, has expanded its distribution in Southern California with two new distributors. Since the first quarter of 2012, John Lenore & Company and Trent Beverage Company have increased the ability of Southern California residents to purchase and enjoy Hawaii’s naturally lava-filtered premium water.
“John Lenore & Company and Trent Beverage Company are known in the industry for supplying quality products,” said Clint Welker, National Sales Manager for Hawaiian Springs Water. “They will be a major asset in expanding availability in Southern California of one of the world’s finest natural artesian waters…