Lipton ready-to-drink (RTD) tea, manufactured and marketed as part of the Pepsi Lipton joint venture between Unilever and PepsiCo, released two new green tea varieties: Watermelon and White Peach.

In the beverage market, developers are turning to emerging processing methods to stand out from competitors. One of those recent trends has been the proliferation of cold-brew processing for ready-to-drink (RTD) tea and coffee.

Elev8 Brands Inc. recently unveiled redesigned packaging for its lineup of ready-to-drink iced teas. The packaging also includes the company’s new logo.

TAZO, a brand of Unilever, launched a new ready-to-drink (RTD) tea lineup featuring its popular flavors Zen, Awake and Passion.

Purity Organic Inc., Oakland, Calif., announced the acquisition of Dunn's River Brands Inc., Austin, Texas. Dunn's River Brand's consumer brands include Sweet Leaf Tea as well as Tradewinds Beverage Co.

Atay launched its self-titled line of Moroccan Ice Teas in three varieties: Spicy Lemon Ginger, Fresh Mint and Wild Rose Cherry. 

ITO EN (North America) Inc., New York, announced that its Oi Ocha ready-to-drink (RTD) green tea brand, soon will be available in Walmart stores nationwide. Slated for placement in October, the company will launch two unsweetened flavors in the store: Oi Ocha green tea, Japan’s top selling brand, and Jasmine Green Tea, a popular green tea infused with jasmine flowers.