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CHICAGO — Tampico Beverages is celebrating the launch of its citrus juice drink in a 20-oz., single-serve option.

The company said that Tampico's new convenient packaging is ideal for on-the-go consumers.

CONCORD, Mass. — Tea Forte has introduced a new line of beverages that are designed to improve one's skin.

New Skin-Smart teas are blended with polyphenols, which are designed to help fight against visible signs of skin aging, according to the company. The teas are available in 16-count filter bags for a suggested retail price of $5.95 and include the following flavors:

• Cucumber mint with green tea for youth recovery;

• Honey yuzu with green tea for natural renewal;

Ever see the movie “Pleasantville,” where the kid and his sister get sucked into their TV set and become trapped in a late-1950s sitcom? As the two introduce 1990s sensibilities to inhabitants of the fictitious town, the people and their surroundings slowly transform from black-and-white to color. The film is a metaphor for enlightenment, innovation and discovery.



Yogurt and yogurt drinks have become a powerhouse category, with Greek-style yogurts boosting category sales. Mintel International Group estimated that category sales reached $4.4 billion across all three channels in 2010, and there is still room for growth.


HICKSVILLE, N.Y. — Available now for the food service industry — but coming soon to a major retailer — is Kozy Shack’s new Coffeehouse Blends pudding. The gluten-free treat comes in three flavors: caffe latte, cappuccino and caramel macchiato.


NEW YORK — Market share for many environmentally friendly cleaning products has suffered in a tight economy, when consumers are more likely to choose products based on price.


Independent brands, such as Method and Seventh Generation, have held on to their sales. “The consumers for those brands are usually early adopters who have a higher income and are less likely to shop price,” one industry analyst said.


NEW YORK — Crystal Light is looking to shake up the beverage category with a new line of "mocktails."

The Crystal Light Mocktails, available in appletini, margarita and mojito flavors, pair together the flavor of summer beverages with low calories. The new Crystal Light line also touts packaging developed by Landor Associates.

The new line will be available nationally in September in time for the Labor Day holiday.

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Hain Celestial expressed its continued commitment to a "back-to-basics approach to product labeling."