New Product Launches

The fast-growing independent energy drink company, Bliss Beverage, announces a major agreement with Wal-Mart that will significantly increase distribution of Socko Energy beverages in the United States.

Recent studies show that some Americans have a difficult time understanding nutrition facts labels.

Playtex Products Inc. acquired the stock of Tiki Hut Holding Company Inc., the owner of Hawaiian Tropic sun care -- a move that is in line with Playtex's acquisition strategy to acquire products in its core categories that promote growth internationally.

Dean Foods Company appoints Rachel Cullen to the newly-created position of senior vice president and chief operating officer, Ice Cream.

Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation introduces Good Morning and Good Evening baby foods, a new line of products that offers key ingredients to infants already eating solid baby foods, based on the time of day that they are fed and the associated nutritional needs.

Bravo! Brands Inc., a brand development and marketing company that promotes and distributes vitamin-fortified, flavored milk drinks and other beverages, launches its e-commerce Web site, enabling consumers to order its products directly from www.bravobrands.com.

Whirlpool Corporation plans to bring Maytag brand appliances back to all U.S. Best Buy stores and online at www.bestbuy.com in May 2007.

Zebra Technologies Corporation introduces the patent-pending Z-Slip, all-in-one packing slip solution, created for shipping departments to improve the time-consuming process of traditional labeling systems.