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When walking through the aisles of retail stores, one might notice how different the consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment is compared with previous decades.

Just in time for the warmer weather, Minta added two new fruit flavors, Minta Apple and Minta Blackberry, to its naturally flavored mint soda lineup.

As part of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Final Four events taking place this week in Indianapolis, The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, has planned a series of interactive experiences for fans of all ages.

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co.’s Inca Kola brand and its Clifton, N.J.-based bottler Continental Food and Beverage Inc. (CF&B) announced the launch of a charity promotion to raise funds for Easter Seals New York’s Veterans Count program. The program will bring together the resources of Inca Kola, Orange Country Choppers (OCC), Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) and AXS TV.

Following last year’s launch of Sprite 6 Mix by LeBron James, the brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. and the NBA superstar have given the limited-edition flavor a new look and a new name: Sprite LeBron’s Mix.

Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc. confirmed the March 23 release of Mtn Dew DEWshine. The craft soda will be available nationally wherever premium beverages are sold, with a focus on the Midwest and Southeast regions. It will be available in large- and small-format retail outlets within the carbonated soft drink section.

Honest Tea expands zero-calorie beverage offerings

Honest Tea, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., is expanding its zero-calorie beverage offerings this year with three new varieties: two unsweetened, caffeine-free herbal iced teas and a zero-calorie organic soda. All will be for sale in natural food stores and the natural food aisles of mainstream grocers starting in March. In addition to the new product launches, the company is following through on its commitment to convert all varieties of its Honest Fizz line to organic certification, a goal set since the zero-calorie sodas were first introduced in early 2013.

Kristian Regale announced three new Frisa tastes from a line of European inspired non alcohol sparkling botanical beverages

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS), Plano, Texas, reported positive net sales for both the fourth quarter of 2014 and the full year.