Clermont, Fla.-based Uncle Matt's Organic announced the launch of two new offerings for kids: No Sugar Added Lemonade Juice Boxes and No Sugar Added Strawberry Lemonade Juice Boxes. The shelf-stable line contains zero added sugars, sweetened with stevia and boosted with 150% daily value for vitamin C, plus 25% for vitamin D and zinc for immune support, the company says.

Cheribundi announced the launch of its 32-ounce Pure Concentrate to broaden the brand’s already extensive portfolio. Designed for recovery both off and on the field, the 32-ounce concentrate serves as an extension of the brand’s already successful single-serve concentrate launch and expansion efforts during the past year, it says.

Brooklyn Bottling is a family owned beverage manufacturer and distributor specializing in co-packing products such as juice cocktails, teas, seltzers, sports drinks, energy drinks, flavored waters and soft drinks.

Phyll, New York, introduced shelf-stable, ready-to-drink (RTD) fruit and greens smoothies. Phyll provides a healthy option for consumers on-the-go, with each of its smoothies packed with three servings of fruits and veggies, 15 grams of plant-based protein and no added sugars or sweeteners ― all in an eco-friendly, recyclable paperboard carton.

Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., has closed its acquisition of Evolution Fresh from Starbucks, Seattle. The acquisition includes the brand, business, and employees supporting Evolution Fresh. By uniting the two powerhouse brands, Bolthouse Farms looks to further accelerate the company’s leadership within the premium juice and refrigerated beverage categories in retail, it says.

Capri Sun, a brand of Kraft Heinz Co., Chicago, announced the roll-out of its original juice drink pouches with an average of 40% less sugar than the current product. Each single serving now will have on average, 8 grams of total sugars and 5 gram of added sugars. All flavors will hit retailer shelves this August in new packaging highlighting the reduction.

With summer in full swing, Tropicana released two new island-inspired innovations: Tropicana Premium Drinks Peachy Pineapple Paradise and Tropicana Premium Drinks Piña Colada. 

Naked Juice, a brand of Tropicana Brands Group, announced the launch of its new product: Naked Antioxidants Mighty Berry, an excellent source of antioxidants to support immune function, it says. 

This year’s State of the Industry report on juice and juice drinks notes that the category sees increasing competition from emerging beverage categories and as such is looking to reimagine itself.

Vita Coco announced the launch of its new flavored coconut water: Vita Coco Coconut Juice, the brand’s first juice offering. A blend of coconut water and a burst of tropical flavor, Vita Coco Coconut Juice is available in two flavors ― Original with Pulp, and Mango ― and is gluten-free and non-GMO.