Lassonde Industries Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of fruit juices and juice drinks based in Rougemont, Quebec, has entered into a definitive agreement through its U.S. subsidiary US Juice Partners LLC to acquire Apple & Eve LLC, Port Washington, N.Y., for approximately $150 million.
Through a strategic alliance with PepsiCo’s Tropicana brand, Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. developed new Ocean Spray Premium Cranberry and Blueberry juices for the refrigerated section.
Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass.-based Ocean Spray North America launched two new variations of its flagship cranberry juice cocktail: Ocean Spray Low Tart Cranberry Juice Cocktail and Ocean Spray 2/3 Less Sugar Cranberry Juice Cocktail. Both juice drinks pair the health benefits of cranberry with the great taste consumers have come to expect from Ocean Spray, the company says.
Inspired by Dr Pepper Snapple Group brand Snapple juice drinks, Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif., launched a new line of Jelly Belly jelly beans packaged in miniature Snapple bottles.
PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., and Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville, Mass., formed a strategic alliance in Latin America. As part of the alliance, PepsiCo will have exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute a portfolio of cranberry- and blueberry-based beverages through its Latin America Beverages division.
Treatt PLC added Hibiscus Treattarome 9766 and expanded its From The Named Food (FTNF) Treattarome range with the launch of Black Tea Treattarome Extra 9768.