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Sparkling Ice, part of Preston, Wash.-based Talking Rain Beverage Co., announced a brand refresh by introducing a new formula featuring naturally sourced colors and flavors, in addition to an updated logo and packaging design. With this new formulation, Sparkling Ice has successfully transitioned to natural colors while maintaining the vibrant look and long shelf life that Sparkling Ice is known for, it says.

Johnnie Walker, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America, announced that Jane Walker, the brand’s first-ever female iteration of the brand’s iconic Striding Man, will be in attendance at the 2019 Women’s March on Jan. 19 in Washington D.C., to celebrate the many messages of optimism and empowerment that come to life for the march, the company says.

Bud Light announced that it will add a comprehensive on-pack serving facts and ingredient label, by unveiling a new secondary packaging design that will hit stores in February.

To honor tea lovers across the nation throughout National Hot Tea Month, the New York-based Tea Council of the USA kicked off its third annual IndividualiTEA Photo Sharing Sweepstakes, offering one winner a chance to win $500 and a year's supply of tea. Consumers can enter by brewing a cup of tea and share their photo, video or description on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #IndividualiTEA and tag @TeaCouncil.

Calistoga, Calif.-based Sterling Vineyards, a division of Treasury Wine Estates, is bringing a trio of wines to market in resealable aluminum bottles. The lineup is designed not only to improve convenience for consumers, but also to do so with the winery’s unique sense of style, it says.

Los Angeles-based Koia announced the launch of its new Koia Keto 100 percent plant-based protein beverage line, in collaboration with Austin-based Whole Foods Market. The dessert-inspired line offers consumers a convenient indulgence to complement their ketogenic diets, the company says.

In the spirit of “new year, new you,” Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ is presenting a new look to its product packaging, while welcoming new and returning favorite menu items to give the brand and its guests an energizing start to 2019, it says.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, has completed the acquisition of Costa Ltd. from Whitbread PLC. The $4.9 billion transaction follows approval from regulatory authorities in the European Union and China. The acquisition was first announced Aug. 31, 2018.

Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., is launching its latest innovation: Heineken 0.0, an alcohol-free malt beverage that is brewed with a unique recipe for a distinct balanced taste that contains 69 calories in each bottle.