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SMYRNA, Ga. — Bubba Brands has introduced a stainless steel bottle designed to ensure temperature moderation for any beverage it holds.

The new Hero bottle is BPA-free and features dual wall vacuum insulation, Bubba Brands said, allowing hot contents to stay warm for up to 6 hours, while cold contents can stay cool for up to 12 hours. The bottle is available in classic black, classic plum and classic navy colors.

Hero bottles are available at retailers nationwide, including Kmart, Target and Walmart stores.

CHICAGO — A drink made popular by a famous golfer now is available as a malt beverage.

Hornell Brewing Co., the parent company of AriZona Beverages, said it has launched Arnold Palmer Hard, a half-tea and half-lemonade drink that contains 5% alcohol by volume. The noncarbonated beverage is made with AriZona brand iced tea and lemonade and is packaged in a 24-oz. can.

FRESNO, Calif. — A new beverage designed to provide energy and protein has made its debut.

Click espresso protein drink, available as a 14-serving powdered drink mix, offers 15 grams of high-quality protein and 23 essential vitamins and minerals packed into each serving, the company said. The drink can be served hot as a coffee substitute or cold as a gourmet frappe-style drink.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores has announced that its Spartan brand packaging now will include front of packaging nutrition icons to help busy consumers make informed decisions when they shop. The new labels support the voluntary Facts Up Front nutrition labeling system designed by the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturing Association.

WASHINGTON — After the Federal Trade Commission charged the maker of an alcoholic, carbonated malt beverage with deceptive advertising, the company has agreed to make changes to its product's packaging.

SEATTLE — Jones Soda has introduced a limited-edition beverage in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

New breast cancer awareness soda features various pink-themed images, including a black-and-white photo of world snowboarding champion Lindsey Jacobellis, who recently was tapped to serve as part of the Jones Soda Athletic Team. A portion of the sales from the soda will be donated to the nonprofit organization, Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC).

MIAMI — Navarro Discount Pharmacy, a Hispanic-owned pharmacy chain and an MBF Healthcare portfolio company, has expanded its management team by naming Luis Mier as CFO and promoting Manuel Leon to VP wholesale and OTC programs.

LOS ANGELES — Former NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman, who most recently appeared on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab," earlier this month helped launch Applied Food Sciences' hangover relief remedy G-Tox the Hangover Blocker through appearances on the talk show circuit.

Rodman recently appeared in a segment on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and talked about the G-Tox shot with both host Jay Leno and comedian Dennis Miller.

HOUSTON — The maker of relaxation beverage Drank has tapped NPG PR to handle public relations for the product.

With this new agreement, Innovative Beverage Group Holdings said NPG PR, a full-service public relations boutique based in Nashville, will handle all media relations, social media, event planning and branding for Drank.

CHICAGO — The Food Channel has identified the top beverage trends for the year with help from CultureWaves, the International Food Futurists and Mintel.

After gathering information from readers' responses to a beverage trend survey posted on its website, the Food Channel outlined the following trends:

1. D.I.Y. flavor: Taking flavor matters into our own hands;

2. Parental discretion advised: Lots of buzz around beverages and kids;

NEW YORK — Vita Coco has introduced its seventh flavor, which the company developed in collaboration with pop singer Rihanna.

Vita Coco tropical fruit is an all-natural blend of coconut water, pink guava, orange, red dragon fruit and pineapple, the company said. Vita Coco Tropical Fruit comes in a bright magenta Tetra Pak carton featuring Rihanna's signature to mark the collaboration. Rihanna also is the face of Vita Coco's advertising campaign, which was launched in June.