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In the beverage market, developers are turning to emerging processing methods to stand out from competitors. One of those recent trends has been the proliferation of cold-brew processing for ready-to-drink (RTD) tea and coffee.

REBBL, Emeryville, Calif., announced a transition to 100 percent recycled and recyclable plastic bottles. The plant-based beverage brand’s new Green Packaging Initiative applies to all of its 12-ounce drinks.

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced the 10 emerging food and beverage brands that will join its second annual North America Greenhouse program. Each of the participating startups will receive $20,000 in grant funding and participate in a six-month business program designed to accelerate their growth through personalized mentorship. 

Broomfield, Colo.-based Silk, a brand of Danone North America, is adding a DHA omega-3 plant-based beverage line to its nutrition platform. Joining its Silk Protein beverage portfolio, the new DHA Omega-3 pea, oat and almond milk beverage is just in time for a healthy start to 2020, the company says.

Proteau announces the release of its non-alcoholic botanical aperitif, Ludlow Red, which has the same level of culinary intrigue as a beverage with alcohol, except without the alcohol, the company says.

Soylent Nutrition Inc., Los Angeles, launched a ready-to-drink Strawberry four-pack exclusively at select Target stores nationwide.