Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages created a line of super-premium Snapple juice drinks. The new Snapple juice drinks offer flavor combinations from “superfruits” and contain all-natural ingredients with added vitamins. The line includes four flavors: Goji Punch and Peach Mangosteen and low-calorie Noni Berry and Kiwi Pear. Two of the products, Goji Punch, with vitamins A and E, and Peach Mangosteen, with vitamins A, C and E, are for immunity. For a metabolism boost, Cadbury created Noni Berry and Kiwi Pear, which include caffeine and EGCG and 10 calories per serving. Packaged in tall, slim 17.5-ounce bottles, Snapple Super Premium Juice Drinks retail for $1.39.

Snapple Super Premium Juice Drinks
Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Plano, Texas
Telephone: 972/673-7000 
Internet: www.snapple.com
Distribution: National
Ingredients: Kiwi Pear: Filtered water, pear and kiwi juice concentrate, natural flavors, noni juice, citric acid, potassium citrate, aspartame, vitamin C, tea, green tea extract (including EGCG), caffeine, acacia gum and sucralose.

Spiritual Brands released waters bottled with “spirituality, positive thinking, prayers, God and beliefs,” the company says. Consumers can choose from 10 varieties, including Balance, Defense, Freedom, Focus and Formula J. The purified waters are bottled with labels that depict full-color images of a holy person or symbol, with prayers, inspirational words or messages in English and Spanish. Each bottle is paired with its own image and message. The company says ten cents from each bottle is given to a foundation that supports children in need around the globe.

Spiritual Water
Spiritual Brands Inc., Miami
Telephone: 800/736-9070
Internet: www.spiritualH2O.com
Distribution: Select markets

Kraft Foods Global Inc. reformulated its Maxwell House brand to include 100 percent Arabica beans. Arabica beans are known for their quality, rich aroma and distinctive taste, the company says. In addition, Maxwell House introduced a new plastic canister for its larger sizes. The packaging for 33- to 39-ounce sizes includes a flavor lock lid to seal in freshness and has a pass-through handle. Maxwell House retails for $3.59 for 11- to 13-ounce cans and $8.59 for 33- to 39-ounce canisters.

Maxwell House
Kraft Foods Global Inc., Northfield, Ill.
Telephone: 800/432-6333
Internet: www.maxwellhouse.com
Distribution: National
Ingredients: Coffee

Cott Corp. launched a zero-calorie and 50-calorie vitamin water line called Emerge. The beverages contain reverse-osmosis purified water that is infused with vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins for energy, vitamin C and zinc for immune system health, and antioxidants, the company says. Emerge is available in five natural flavored varieties specifically targeted to consumer needs: Strength (Dragonfruit), Clarity (Tropical Passion Fruit), Immunity (Mandarin Orange), Protect (Blueberry, Acai and Pomegranate) and Relax (Green Tea with Berry). Emerge is available in single-serve 20-ounce bottles.

Emerge
Cott Corp., Toronto
Telephone: 888/260-3776
Internet: www.emergewater.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Dragonfruit 50-calorie: Filtered water, fructose glucose syrup, calcium phosphate, citric acid, natural flavor, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium citrate, vegetable juice, D-calcium pantothenate, niacinamide, sucralose, vitamin D and cyanocobalamin.

Bigelow Tea and Arizona Beverages teamed up to offer bottled ready-to-drink chai teas and hot teas. Bigelow Tea’s RTD flavors, Mocha Chai Latte and Vanilla Chai Latte, are available in a 10-ounce size for $1.79. Packaged in brightly colored bottles, the teas offer a twist on spicy chai tea flavors, the companies say. Arizona’s Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey, Mandarin Orange Green Tea and Pomegranate Green Tea with Acai are available in tea bags in 20-count boxes for $3.59. Branded and boxed as Arizona Tea, the teas are blended, packaged and distributed by Bigelow Tea.

Arizona Tea Bags and Bigelow RTD Chai Teas
Arizona Beverages, Lake Success, N.Y., and Bigelow Tea, Fairfield, Conn.
Telephone: 513/784-9898
Internet: www.arizonabev.com and www.bigelowtea.com
Distribution: National

Guru Energy released three Guru Energy Hybrid drinks. Guru Sports (Lemon-Lime flavor), Guru Iced Tea (Green Tea Honey-Lemon flavor) and Guru Juicy (Tangerine flavor) combine Guru’s energy ingredients and botanical extracts. The non-carbonated, all-natural beverages are certified organic. Guru Energy Hybrids are packaged in a 473-ml. cans, and retail for $2.99.

Guru Energy Hybrids
Guru Energy Corp., Montreal
Telephone: 888/811-4878
Internet: www.guruenergy.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Sports: Purified water, organic cane juice concentrate, organic lemon juice concentrate, guarana seed extract, salt, natural flavors, sodium citrate, echinacea flower extract, potassium citrate, panax ginseng root extract and ginkgo biloba leaf extract.

TalkingRain Beverage added four USDA Organic flavors to its line of Twist lightly flavored waters. With no sweeteners, preservatives or artificial ingredients, Twist Organic is available in Mango Acai, West Indies Lime, Mandarin White Tea and Pomegranate Blueberry. The waters are packaged in 19-ounce bottles, and retail for $1.29 to $1.49.

Twist Organics
TalkingRain Beverage Co., Preston, Wash.
Telephone: 800/734-0748
Internet: www.talkingrain.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Pomegranate Blueberry: Water, organic agave nectar, natural organic pomegranate blueberry flavor and citric acid.

Redux Beverages, maker of the controversial Cocaine drink, released Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator. Licensed from the 2006 cult-movie “Idiocracy,” Brawndo is a Lemon-Lime endurance supplement beverage. The bright green drink contains 200 mg. of caffeine, electrolytes, inositol and guarana and is said to have a tangy flavor. The sports and energy hybrid beverage is available in 16-ounce yellow cans, and cites the catchphrase from the movie: “It’s got what plants crave!” Brawndo retails for $2.49.

Brawndo
Redux Beverages LLC, Las Vegas
Telephone: 702/252-3829
Internet: www.Brawndo.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Carbonated water, dextrose, citric acid, natural flavors, sodium citrate, taurine, inositol, caffeine, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, salt, yellow #5, ascorbic acid, guarana seed extract, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, pyridoxine hydrochloride, blue #1, folic acid and cyanocobalamin.

Ideasphere Inc., through its subsidiary TwinLab Corp., released TwinCal, a bottled water with 60 mg. of calcium per bottle. TwinCal’s water is drawn from a glacially formed aquifer that is high in naturally occurring calcium. The bottled water also is infused with calcium carbonate, and contains magnesium and silica. The calcium, combined with other naturally occurring minerals gives Twin Cal a “unique, refreshing taste,” the company says. TwinCal bottled water is available in 0.5-liter bottles in packs of 24.

TwinCal
Ideasphere Inc., American Fork, Utah
Telephone: 800/645-5626
Internet: www.twinlab.com
Distribution: Select markets

Revolution Tea released Revolution 50/50 Iced for the foodservice industry. The new flavor is the company’s take on an Arnold Palmer, and blends premium black tea with lemonade. Revolution 50/50 Iced contains 120 calories, 30 grams of sugar and 30 grams of carbohydrates in a 16-ounce serving. The company also launched Revolution Tea Acai Green, Orange Chocolate Green, White Pomegranate and Sweet Ginger Peach Decaf tea bags in 16-count boxes.

Revolution 50/50 Iced
Revolution Tea, Phoenix
Telephone: 888/321-4738
Internet: www.revolutiontea.com
Distribution: Select markets

EurAmerican Import Co. revamped the packaging, reformulated the product and will expand the release of Swiss Santé. EurAmerican Import holds the exclusive long-term rights from Switzerland’s largest juice beverage producer, Unidrink A.G., to manufacture and market Swiss Santé, a premium whey-based beverage, throughout North America. The beverages were reformulated to include crystalline fructose, and are available in six varieties: Original Apple, Strawberry Kiwi, Orange Mango, Mountain Berry, Citrus Ginger and Diet Citrus Ginger. Each 12-ounce bottle delivers 20 percent of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of calcium, 10 percent RDI of magnesium, 100 percent RDI of vitamin C and 7 percent RDI of potassium.

Swiss Santé
EurAmerican Import Co., Tiburon, Calif.
Telephone: 415/435-5625
Internet: www.suissesante.com
Distribution: Select markets

SolMaya Brands, owned by Presto Food & Beverage Inc., launched a line of Latin flavored ready-to-drink dairy beverages. Available in Mexican Style Horchata, Horchata Sabor de Morro, Morir Sonando/Orange Jubilee and Avena – Oatmeal Shake, the rice-based drinks are shelf stable and are packaged in 9.5-ounce glass bottles for around $1.79 and 12-ounce aluminum cans for $1.39.

SolMaya Brands
SolMaya Brands, Silver Spring, Md.
Telephone: 301/562-5900
Internet: www.solmayabrands.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Mexican Style Horchata: Skim milk, water, cream, sugar, rice flour, natural flavor, cinnamon, mono- and diglycerides, potassium phosphates and sodium polyphosphates.

Vital Lifestyle Water introduced four vitamin-fortified and lightly flavored waters of the same name. Vital Lifestyle Water is available in Burn (hint of Acai Berry), Calm (hint of Guava), Vitality (hint of Citrus Starfruit) and Energize (hint of Dragon Fruit). Each variety contains purified water, B vitamins and a unique combination of natural herbal supplements, including gotu kola, lemon balm, passion flower, chamomile and aloe vera. Vital Lifestyle Water is sweetened with fruit sugars, giving it 15 calories per 8-ounce serving.

Vital Lifestyle Water
Vital Lifestyle Water, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Telephone: 877/848-2511
Internet: www.vitallifestylewater.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Burn: Water, fruit sugar, garcinia cambogia rind extract, malic acid, natural flavor, L-carnitine, niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, chromium picolinate and cyancobalamin.

CKF Foods Inc., Mount Prospect, Ill., launched Cocio in the United States. Native to Denmark, the all-natural chocolate milk also is available in other European countries. Cocio is made with milk, sugar and cocoa, and contains no additives or preservatives. Cocio is sterilized after the bottling process, which allows it to have a shelf life of two years and requires no refrigeration. Cocio is available in 6.8-ounce and 13.5-ounce glass bottles for $1.39 and $1.99, respectively.

Cocio
CKF Foods Inc., Mount Prospect, Ill.
Telephone: 847/394-1291
Internet: www.cociousa.com
Distribution: National
Ingredients: Reduced-fat milk, sugar and cocoa.

Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages rolled out Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr Pepper, the third flavor extension in the brand’s history. The limited-time beverage combines the taste of Diet Dr Pepper with a sweet cherry and chocolate flavor. Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr Pepper contains no calories or carbohydrates.

Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr Pepper
Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Plano, Texas
Telephone: 914/612-4500
Internet: www.drpepper.com
Distribution: National 

Sweet Leaf Tea debuted a new flavor: Pomegranate Green Tea. The green tea is made with organic cane sugar, organic pomegranate juice and organic green tea. The drink has 60 calories per 8-ounce serving. Sweet Leaf Pomegranate Green Tea is sold in 16-ounce glass bottles with an average retail price of $1.39.

Sweet Leaf Pomegranate Green Tea
Sweet Leaf Tea, Austin, Texas
Telephone: 512/328-7775
Internet: www.sweetleaftea.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Carbon filtered water, organic pomegranate juice, organic cane sugar, organic green tea, citric acid, ascorbic acid and natural flavors.

Community Coffee Co. introduced an RTD bottled version of its Mochasippi coffeehouse drink. Mochasippi Premium Coffee Drinks are an excellent source of calcium and low in fat, sodium and cholesterol, the company says. Mochasippi drinks in Mocha, Vanilla and Coffee flavors are packaged in 9.5-ounce bottles and also are available in four-packs. The drinks are sold in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Alabama and Florida, in addition to Community Coffee House locations.

Mochasippi Premium Coffee Drink
Community Coffee Co., Baton Rouge, La.
Telephone: 800/525-5583
Internet: www.communitycoffee.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Mocha: Low-fat milk, brewed coffee (water, coffee), sugar, maltodextrin, Dutch cocoa, pectin, ascorbic acid and natural flavors.

Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages launched a line of Snapple Antioxidant Waters and LYTeWater. Snapple Antioxidant Water features seven flavors inspired by “superfruits,” with the antioxidants, vitamins and electrolytes in each flavor offering one of four benefits such as Protect, Defy, Awaken and Restore. The Protect line offers Tropical Mango and Orange Starfruit flavors; the Defy line includes Raspberry Acerola and Grape Pomegranate flavors; the Awaken offerings contain Strawberry Acai and Dragonfruit flavors; and the Restore line consists of an Agave Melon flavor. The varieties are packaged in 20-ounce single-serve bottles for $1.39 to $1.59.

Snapple LYTeWater contains no calories, and is enhanced with electrolytes and minerals. LYTeWater also contains magnesium, manganese, calcium and zinc. The water is available in 20-ounce bottles in six-packs as well as 1-liter bottles for $1 to $1.69 per unit.

Snapple Antioxidant Water and LYTeWater
Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Plano Texas
Telephone: 972/673-7000
Internet: www.snapple.com
Distribution: National
Ingredients: Grape Pomegranate: Purified water, sugar, potassium citrate, citric acid, natural flavors, fruit and vegetable juices, modified corn starch, calcium lactate, calcium gluconate, magnesium lactate, vitamin E acetate, calcium disodium EDTA, grape seed extract, zinc gluconate, vitamin A palmitate, EGCG and manganese gluconate.

Zevia LLC released a sugar-free, all-natural alternative to diet soda. Zevia is a carbonated stevia supplement offered in three flavors: Natural Cola, Natural Orange and Natural Twist. The extract from the stevia leaf in Zevia contains less than one calorie and offers up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar. The drinks contain no artificial colors or preservatives. A 12-ounce can of Zevia retails for $1.19, and a six-pack for $5.99.

Zevia
Zevia LLC, Seattle
Telephone: 800/230-2221
Internet: www.zevia.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Natural Orange: Triple-filtered carbonated water, natural erythritol, citric acid, natural flavors (orange oil), stevia (leaf) and annatto.

BSN developed Endorush, an energy and performance beverage line. Available in Grape Fix and Fruit Punch Fix, Endorush contains no calories and a formula that offers vitamins and supplements. The drink includes nitrix oxide, amino acids, electrolytes, antioxidants, “mental performance enhancing and hydrating ingredients,” and caffeine.

Endorush
Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition Inc., Boca Raton, Fla.
Telephone: 800/939-4071
Internet: www.bsnonline.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Grape: Triple-filtered water, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, sucralose, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1, calcium cilicate, potassium citrate, potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate.

Quixtar Inc. released Simply Nutrilite, a line of juices, food bars and dietary supplements that are targeted toward on-the-go moms. Simply Nutrilite Antioxidant Juice contains no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners and no added sugar. Available in Berry and Tropical varieties, Simply Nutrilite offers antioxidants and vitamin C, the company says. The drinks are packaged in 8-ounce cans, and contain 120 calories per serving.

Simply Nutrilite
Quixtar Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Telephone: 800/253-6500
Internet: www.simplynutrilite.com
Distribution: National
Ingredients: Berry: Filtered water, apple concentrate, pear concentrate, juice blend (acai, black currant, mangosteen, blueberry, goji berry juices from concentrate), strawberry puree, natural flavors, citric acid and ascorbic acid.

Apple & Eve released Awake, a “good morning energy” drink. The 100 percent juice energy drink is a blend of six juices from concentrate, B vitamins and vitamins C and E. Awake also includes Essentra, “a functional ingredient known to help alleviate stress, reduce fatigue and improve mental clarity while restoring energy levels,” as stated on Awake’s packaging. Also available in a Light version with less than half the calories of the regular version, Awake is packaged in 12-ounce slim cans and four-packs.

Awake
Apple & Eve LLC, Roslyn, N.Y.
Telephone: 516/621-1122
Internet: www.awake-energy.com
Distribution: Select markets
Ingredients: Orange Tangerine: 100 percent fruit juice (filtered water sufficient to reconstitute apple, orange, tangerine, lemon, pineapple and passion fruit juice concentrates), natural flavors, citric acid, ascorbic acid, ashwagandha extract, beta-carotene, taurine, caffeine, EGCG, niacinaminde, L-carnitine L-tartrate, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin E acetate, vitamin A palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride and cyanocobalamin.

American Beverage Corp. added three Latin-inspired cocktail mix flavors to its family of Daily’s Cocktails and Mixers. The non-alcoholcocktail mixers include Daily’s Mango Mojito, Caipirinha and Blueberry Mojito. The shelf-stable products are packaged in a new 1-liter pour-spout bottle, and retail for $3.99.

Daily’s Mango Mojito, Caipirinha and Blueberry Mojito
American Beverage Corp.,Verona, Pa.
Telephone: 412/828-9020
Internet: www.dailyscocktails.com
Distribution: National