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June 21, 2011
True Citrus expands distribution of crystallized beverages

True Citrus said that four of its products now are available in stores nationwide.

BALTIMORE, Md. — True Citrus said that four of its products now are available in stores nationwide.

True Citrus said that its crystallized beverages, which come in on-the-go stick packets, now can be found in the powdered drink mix section of many retailers, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, convenience stores and Walmart supercenters.

June 10, 2011
Lemonade beverages join Trop50's lineup

Tropicana is giving its Trop50 brand a refreshing boost.

CHICAGO — Tropicana is giving its Trop50 brand a refreshing boost.

Just in time for summer, Trop50 has debuted lemonade and raspberry lemonade beverages. Each variety contains no artificial sweeteners and 50% less sugar and calories.

To celebrate the launch, Trop50 lemonade and raspberry lemonade will be supported in the brand's "Girlfriends" advertising campaign, which launched last September and features actress Jane Krakowski.

Trop50's lineup also includes original Trop50 orange juice and farmstand apple juice.

May 23, 2011
ReportersNotebook — Consumables, 5/30/11

SnackWell’s has overhauled its line of products for women with new portioned, indulgent snacks. The brand, which is owned by Kraft Foods, said the latest SnackWell’s treats will range from 100 to 150 calories per pack.

SUPPLIER NEWS — SnackWell’s has overhauled its line of products for women with new portioned, indulgent snacks. The brand, which is owned by Kraft Foods, said the latest SnackWell’s treats will range from 100 to 150 calories per pack. The products, along with such classic SnackWell’s treats as devil’s food cookie cakes and creme sandwich cookies, will feature new and modern packaging. They made their debut nationwide in mid-April with a suggested retail price of $3.19 per box; each box features five individually portioned packs.


May 3, 2011
Classic lemonade joins Honest Tea's zero-calorie beverage line

Honest Tea is adding another zero-calorie beverage to its lineup.

BETHESDA, Md. — Honest Tea is adding another zero-calorie beverage to its lineup.

New zero-calorie, USDA-certified organic, caffeine-free classic lemonade is the first zero-calorie Honest Ade naturally sweetened with organic stevia, the company said. The new variety is the brand's second zero-calorie offering.

April 25, 2011
MGD 64 Lemonade coming to retail

A new limited-edition beer is helping consumers get ready for summer.

CHICAGO — A new limited-edition beer is helping consumers get ready for summer.

Low-calorie brand MGD 64 is serving up MGD 64 Lemonade, a 64-calorie beer that combines a light, crisp draft beer taste with the tangy taste of lemonade. Available in six-pack bottles and 12-pack bottles and cans, MGD 64 Lemonade will be available from May through Labor Day at retailers nationwide.

MGD 64, part of the Miller Geniune Draft line of products, launched nationally in 2008.

February 1, 2011
Minute Maid Pulpy gains $1 billion in retail sales

A Minute Maid product has achieved $1 billion in sales worldwide.

ATLANTA — A Minute Maid product has achieved $1 billion in sales worldwide.

Coca-Cola, which owns the Minute Maid brand, reported that Minute Maid Pulpy marked the first Coca-Cola brand that was launched in an emerging market — the drink was launched nationally in China in 2005 — to reach the billion-dollar mark.

Last year, Minute Maid Pulpy was introduced in Algeria, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, followed by rollouts in Mexico and Kazakhstan.

January 20, 2011
Jones Soda, The Onion create co-branded sodas

Jones Soda and The Onion have teamed up to bring consumers a co-branded line of limited-edition sodas.

SEATTLE — Jones Soda and The Onion have teamed up to bring consumers a co-branded line of limited-edition sodas.

The companies created a collection of six 12-oz. glass bottles — which will retail for $12.99 — that each boasts a black-and-white newsprint-inspired label with a signature Onion headline and accompanying image. The collection includes Jones' popular green apple, root beer and strawberry-lime flavors.

January 17, 2011
MillerCoors to expand MGD 64

When life hands MillerCoors lemons, they make flavored beer.

CHICAGO — When life hands MillerCoors lemons, they make flavored beer.

MillerCoors is planning to expand its MGD 64 beer, a low-calorie take on Miller Genuine Draft, with a lemonade flavor, according to published reports.

December 9, 2010
WhoopAss receives BevNet honor for product relaunch

Jones Soda received a nod for its product revamp of the company's WhoopAss energy drink.

SEATTLE — Jones Soda received a nod for its product revamp of the company's WhoopAss energy drink.

At BevNet Live Winter 2010, Jones Soda was awarded BevNet's 2010 best product revamp honor.

Jones relaunched its WhoopAss energy drink earlier this year with new packaging and functional ingredients. Each 16-oz. can of WhoopAss retails for $2.39 each.

October 10, 2010
Premium carbonated drinks pour into market

Undaunted by flat carbonated beverage sales, premium soda manufacturers are bringing a steady stream of...

September 22, 2010
Jones Soda's WhoopAss re-enters market

Jones Soda is packing punches with the relaunch of its energy drink....

SEATTLE Jones Soda is packing punches with the relaunch of its energy drink.

WhoopAss features all-new, edgy packaging, including a tall, all-black 16-oz. aluminum can featuring a gritty red and grey Iron Cross graphic; functional new ingredients that boost energy and provide muscle recovery; and an updated flavor profile and color, the beverage maker said.

The new product will carry a suggested retail price of $2.39 and will be available at convenience and grocery stores in November.

June 6, 2010
Juice ‘Maid’ nutritious

To appeal to young, health-conscious consumers, Minute Maid has introduced Minute Maid Enhanced, a line...

ATLANTA —To appeal to young, health-conscious consumers, Minute Maid has introduced Minute Maid Enhanced, a line of nutritious, chilled juices and juice drinks that combine juice with specific nutritional benefits. The 12-oz. single-serve bottles are shrink wrapped in vibrant colors for easy recognition on shelves, and retail for $1.59.

May 31, 2010
Minute Maid introduces newly designed packaging

Minute Maid's orange juice has gotten a makeover, according to local reports....

May 26, 2010
Jones Soda expands distribution to Walmart

Jones Soda has inked a deal to distribute its beverage line in 3,800 Walmart stores....

March 9, 2010
Reed's, Jones Soda look to merge businesses

Two beverage makers have signed a letter of intent to merge their businesses....

October 13, 2009
Duane Reade's DR Delish line

O.K., make that “Seen on Street.” The point is Duane Reade is pushing its new...

NEW YORK O.K., make that “Seen on Street.” The point is Duane Reade is pushing its new Delish line hard. The new items are front and center, particularly, in the chain’s new-look DR stores, in some high-trafficked areas — such as this store at the busy intersection of 57th Street and Sixth Ave.

Duane Reade is taking the message to the streets — literally.