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Editors’ Picks 2009 Standout new products from the past 12 months Nivea for Men Active3 A three-in-one cleansing product (body wash, shampoo and shaving gel) with advanced MicroTec technology, Nivea leaves users feeling clean and refreshed. For more information, 212-373-6139 or www.niveaformen.com. Our Pet’s Flappy Dog Toys broths are made from the finest ingredients and the perfect blend of seasonings. Even better, they’re just as wholesome as they are delicious, and every flavor of Progresso broth is all natural, low-fat and preservative-free. For more information, 952-835-1306 or www.genmills.com. Rao’s Cuore Di Pomodoro Sauce Ricola Mixed Berry with Vitamin C Supplement Drops Flappy Dog Toys were designed with dogs’ natural behavioral instincts in mind. The toys’ dangling ends flap around when shaken, which, combined with the toys’ distinctive textures, appeal to the natural tendency of dogs to explore objects with their mouths. For more information, 440-3546500, ext. 125, or www.ourpets.com. Pompeian OlivExtra Plus and Acai Pomegranate Infused Red Wine Vinegar In keeping with its famous New York City restaurant roots, Rao’s Cuore Di Pomodoro (“heart of the tomato”) cooked-to-perfection jarred sauce blends sweet imported Italian tomatoes with prosciutto and onion. It’s a tad pricy but delizioso! For more information, 212-269-0151 or www.raos.com. Red Barn Coffee Roasters/Café Solar Organic Fair-Trade Coffee The latest addition to Ricola’s lineup of high-quality natural cough and throat drops, the product contains a mixture of mountain berries along with Swiss alpine herbs and vitamin C. For more information, 973-984-6811, ext. 514, or www.ricolausa.com. Rising Sun Farms DipnSpreads Blend the nutritional benefits of canola oil and the taste of extra-virgin olive oil, Pompeian’s OlivExtra features omega-3 DHA to support brain, eye and heart health. Pompeian’s Acai Pomegranate Infused Red Wine Vinegar boasts antioxidants and healthy omega fats, in addition to the distinctive tang of pomegranates. For more information, 410-276-6900 or www.pompeian.com. Popchips BBQ Crisps We’re familiar with coffee drinkers requesting “black” or “light and sweet” for their cup of joe, but how about “green”? If it’s Red Barn Coffee Roaster’s Cafe Solar certified organic and Fair Trade coffee, it’s always green — whether or not cream is added. That’s because of the renewable energy used to dry the beans, eliminating the need for firewood, which may contribute to the destruction of forest habitat in coffee-producing regions. For more information, 978-934-2296 or www.redbarncoffee.com Reese’s Select Clusters Rising Sun Farms DipnSpreads’ cream-cheese based items are useful for both single-snacking occasions or larger party settings. Six flavors are in the tasty line — including Roasted Garlic & Chive, Roasted Sweet Pepper, Northwest Strawberry, and Artichoke Parmesan — which can either be refrigerated or frozen. For more information, 800-888-0795 or www.risingsunfarms.com. Talk N Coffee Flavor Shot Syrup This flavor, one of seven varieties of oilfree, all-natural “popped” potato chips currently available, offers what the quirky company calls “the tangiest barbeque taste this side of the Mason-Dixon [line].” We readily approve. For more information, 866-2179327 or www.popchips.com. Progresso Broth Progresso’s flavor-rich chicken, reduced-sodium chicken and beef-flavored• Progressive Grocer • October 2009 The latest addition to the Reese’s lineup is Select Clusters, a deliciously different yet distinctly familiar product that’s reminiscent of a peanut butter turtle. Individually wrapped, Reese’s Select Clusters combine the irresistible taste of peanut butter and milk chocolate with the unexpected delights of caramel, peanuts and pecans. For more information, 717534-3660 or www.hersheys.com A H E A D O F W H AT ’ S N E X T In an effort to “green up its act” and enable shoppers to save green as well, Talk N Coffee developed its Flavor Shot Sugar Free Syrup Concentrate, which allows consumers to reuse the 750-milliliter bottle with 50-milliliter Flavor Shot Sugar Free Syrup Concentrate. Consumers can pour the concentrate, which comes in five flavors, into the empty bottle and add water. For more information, 856-232-3363 or www.flavorshot.net. The Wellness Center All Flu All Flu is a homeopathic remedy developed for the prevention of acute and chronic influenza — without any side effects. It contains 10 individual homeopathic remedies known for their efficacy, including Oscillo, combined in a single formula. For more information, 866-9626484 or www.wellnesscenter.net. www.progressivegrocer.com http://www.genmills.com http://www.niveaformen.com http://www.ricolausa.com http://www.raos.com http://www.ourpets.com http://www.risingsunfarms.com http://www.redbarncoffee.com http://www.pompeian.com http://www.pompeian.com http://www.flavorshot.net http://www.popchips.com http://www.hersheys.com http://www.wellnesscenter.net http://www.progressivegrocer.com

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