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Sparkling water seems to be leading the charge for growth within the bottled water category.

Liquid concentrates took the U.S. market by storm in 2011 with the launch of Kraft Foods’ Mio liquid water enhancers.

Although many children avoid eating their vegetables, adults also are guilty of consuming fewer veggies than they should.

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Donuts, part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. family of companies, has partnered with Arizona Beverages USA LLC, Woodbury, N.Y., and Arnold Palmer Enterprises, Cleveland, to introduce the new Frozen Arnold Palmer Coolatta. The half iced tea, half lemonade frozen beverage will be available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide throughout the summer.

Cheribundi Inc., Geneva, N.Y., announced that 32-ounces bottles of its same-named Tart Cherry Juice and Tart Cherry Juice Light now are available in the cold box and produce section at Key Food locations in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Offering a solution for health-conscious consumers seeking an energy boost, CEG Brands LLC developed Frava functional beverages, which combine fruit juices with natural caffeine sourced from green coffee beans.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., Plano, Texas, reported that net sales and volume both increased 1 percent, respectively. These increases were impacted by favorable product and package mix and net pricing, partially offset by unfavorable segment mix and 1 percentage point of foreign currency.

PepsiCo Inc. added Naked Kale Blazer to its Veggies line of juices.

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. reported worldwide volume growth of 2 percent as well as volume and value share gains for its non-alcohol ready-to-drink (NARTD) beverages portfolio during the first quarter of 2014.

Campbell Soup Co. extended its V8 Splash portfolio with V8 Splash Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade.