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From the heart of Brooklyn, N.Y., the home of Coney Island and the Brooklyn Bridge, comes RealBeanz, a ready-to-drink gourmet iced coffee company brimming with New York pride. The self-described “up-and-coming” brand plays off of the classic, artsy Brooklyn vibe to showcase its borough spirit and connect with its “kind of young, kind of hip, and kind of fresh” consumers in the 18- to 35-year-old demographic group, says Jenna Burke, director of public relations and social media for RealBeanz.

Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, announced plans to expand its $70 million comprehensive ethical sourcing program with a new farming research and development center in Costa Rica. These programs are part of Starbucks’ ongoing billion-dollar commitment to ethically sourcing 100 percent of its coffee by 2015, the company says.

The development of aloe drinks seems to be holding steady in the United States.

Waterbury, Vt.-based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters’ consumer research has shown that, for coffee drinkers, better-quality coffee can result in a better day.

Lipton, a brand of Unilever USA, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., celebrated the feel-good moments of its tea fans around the world with the launch of Liptagram, its first global photo contest.

AriZona Beverages announced the release of some of its most popular tea drinks in 11.5-ounce Sleek cans from Ball Corp.

 To kick-start 2013, Lipton tea unveiled new packaging that features a more vibrant “Lipton Yellow,” the company says.  

 The old adage, “You are what you eat,” has been more top of mind in recent years as the wealth of health and wellness information inspires consumers to consider their diets. According to the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2012 Food & Health Survey, nearly all Americans say they have given at least a little thought to the healthfulness of their diets, physical activity and the safety of the food they eat and are trying to improve at least one of their eating habits.  

 Montvale, N.J.-based Tetley USA, a British tea brand, has declared its 175th anniversary the “Tea Anniversary.”