Kellogg's Kashi brand is rolling out a keto-friendly cereal offering 12 grams of plant-based protein and 1 gram of sugar per serving. The Kashi Go grain-free line includes two flavors: dark cocoa and cinnamon vanilla.

Clorox's Hidden Valley Ranch brand has launched a vegan version of its classic ranch dressing. Hidden Valley Plant Powered Ranch is available in select retail locations with a nationwide launch to follow in April.

Zico founder Mark Rampolla has acquired the coconut water brand back after selling to Coca-Cola in 2013, as the brand fell victim to a portfolio downsizing by Coca-Cola last year. Rampolla said he plans to rebrand the beverage as Zico Rising and rebuild its previous retail relationships.

Skin health is a top issue for consumers, with 62% stating the coronavirus pandemic has caused more problems with their skin such as dryness and itchiness, according to a Harris Poll conducted for L'Oreal's CeraVe brand. The study also finds 67% have resolved to adopt a skin care routine in 2021, and CeraVe has responded by offering tips on the brand's social media accounts.

An update on discount grocer Save A Lot's turnaround efforts and Post's new snack line based on two cereal brands made this week's Top 10 list. Ben & Jerry's new dessert for dogs and Pepsi's Super Bowl advertising game plan also interested SmartBrief's food and beverage readers.

Unilever's Magnum ice cream brand has proven its commitment to a circular economy by using more than 352,000 pounds of recycled plastic in its tubs since August. Unilever partnered with chemical producer SABIC to develop the first food-grade packaging solution that incorporates recycled polypropylene content, said Sanjeev Das, Unilever's global packaging director of foods and refreshment.

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay unit has recruited actor Ashton Kutcher to star in a teaser spot for its Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix Super Bowl ad. Kutcher appears shocked while rifling through evidence photos and discovering an empty Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix bag.

The coronavirus pandemic-related increase in omnichannel shopping will increase this year and beyond, particularly in the grocery space, said Jon Halvorson, vice president of consumer experience at Mondelez. "This pandemic is going to teach and engrain new behaviors," added Halvorson.

Colgate-Palmolive has teamed with design company JAM to revamp its Ajax packaging to appeal to the European market. Modifications include a cleaner logo, increased white space and lighter hues to emphasize a brand and purpose that resonates with the European consumer, said JAM founder Peter Johnson.

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A summary in Thursday's issue of Consumer Brands Association SmartBrief should have stated that PepsiCo's 2040 target carbon neutrality goal is 10 years earlier than the Paris Agreement requirements. PepsiCo did not issue a carbon neutrality goal for 2050. SmartBrief regrets the error.

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