In response to the increasing number of consumers looking to experiment with flavors, Red Rose Tea launched a line of hand-crafted black teas inspired by desserts.
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.
PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., will introduce new varieties to its low-calorie Tropicana Trop50 brand next month, including a Red Orange variety and a line of juice-and-tea combinations.
Sara Lee Corp., Utrecht, The Netherlands, acquired Tea Forté, a Massachusetts-based ultra-premium tea company. The acquisition will strengthen Sara Lee’s expertise and presence in the luxury tea segment, the company said.