Following Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co.’s acquisition of Atlanta-based Teavana Holdings Inc. at the end of 2012, the tea industry is waiting for the hot tea segment to boom, according to experts.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), Plano, Texas, announced that it has reached an agreement with Mondeléz International Inc., Deerfield, Ill., to reacquire the distribution rights for Snapple and several other non-carbonated beverage brands in parts of Asia-Pacific.

Waterbury, Vt.-based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) and Plano, Texas-based Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) have partnered to offer Snapple premium iced teas in K-Cup and Vue packs for Keurig single cup brewing systems.

The official beverage sponsor of NBC’s reality TV show “America’s Got Talent,” Snapple, a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Plano, Texas, launched a promotion to give fans a chance to win a VIP trip to New York City to see the show’s season seven finale and other prizes. The Snapple “Find a Star” contest will allow five fans to see the finalists’ live performances and watch as the winner is crowned.

In response to consumer requests for a light-tasting, less sweet all-natural tea, Dr Pepper Snapple Group launched Snapple Lightly Sweetened teas in Peach Passionfruit and Cherry Pomegranate flavors.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group launched Snapple Diet Half ‘n Half Lemonade Iced Tea, a blend of lemonade and iced tea made with green and black tea.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Plano, Texas, announced an exclusive partnership between its Snapple brand and NBC, FremantleMedia Enterprises and Syco’s “America’s Got Talent” reality talent competition. Snapple is the first exclusive beverage partner of the series, the companies said.

Snapple, a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Plano, Texas, teamed with pop-rock band Maroon 5 to develop a ready-to-drink tea named after one of the band’s hit singles.