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Lotus Elixirs North America, Indian Wells, Calif., launched its new Lotus Botanical Elixirs in 12-ounce Sleek cans from Rexam.

Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., extended its Smirnoff vodka brand with a new Sours line.

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, released its new Jones Sparkling Water line in response to consumer demand for healthier products. The sparkling waters are made with only water and natural flavors and do not contain any added sweeteners, colors or artificial preservatives.

With all the buzz surrounding health and wellness, vitamin fortification remains a popular topic in the consumer market. The readers of Beverage Industry also seem interested in the topic, as 60 percent of voters named VitaminFizz the best new product that was posted on www.bevindustry.com during the month of August, making it the winner of the publication’s August Readers’ Choice New Product of the Month poll.

Jamba Inc., Emeryville, Calif., introduced a new line of cold-pressed juices.

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands is rolling out a new flavor, Cinnamon Coffee Roll, as part of the extension of its Dunkin’ Donuts Bakery Series line of flavored coffees and its partnership with Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien.

Although Scotch whisky exports to some key markets, such as France, increased during the first half of 2014, the overall trend was downward with economic headwinds and uncertainty having an impact, according to the Scotch Whisky Association.

Since 1982, consumers have been turning to Diet Coke because they love its taste, according to The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta. To expand on this, the brand is launching a new campaign to show fans what life would be like if it tasted as good as Diet Coke.

After citizens in Scotland voted to keep the country a member of the United Kingdom, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), Edinburgh, Scotland, released a statement.“The people of Scotland have made a historic choice against the background of the most profound national debate,” said David Frost, chief executive officer of the SWA, in a statement.

New York-based Pernod Ricard USA’s Absolut Vodka brand announced the release of its limited-edition Andy Warhol bottle, a new design celebrating the brand’s iconic collaboration with the artist. The offering embodies the brand’s commitment to supporting all things rooted in artistic expression and creativity, the company says.