Reporters Notebook

Supplier News—AriZona Beverages has added All City NRG to its line of green tea-based energy drinks by combining green tea with the antioxidant powers of pomegranate.

All City NRG is a non-carbonated beverage with a balanced blend of vitamins, minerals and herbs that contains no preservatives, no artificial colors and no artificial flavors. Packaged in 16-ounce cans featuring three separate designs, All City NRG retails for a suggested $1.99 to $2.49.

Kellogg unveiled its Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries with One Serving of Whole Grain. Available in two flavors, strawberry and brown sugar cinnamon, each serving of the whole-grain Pop-Tarts is fortified with six vitamins and minerals and contains 16 grams of whole grains, one-third of the recommended 48 grams daily. Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries with One Serving of Whole Grain are available for a suggested retail price of $1.99 per box.

Anheuser-Busch introduced Bare Knuckle Stout, just in time to toast St. Patrick’s Day.

This American-made Irish-style dry stout, which contains 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, is brewed with pale and caramel-roasted barley malts, resulting in a caramel and hops aroma, robust taste and a distinctive creamy head. Though perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Bare Knuckle Stout also is enjoyable year-round and with casual and fine dining. Available nationwide, Bare Knuckle Stout is sold in half and one-sixth draught barrel kegs.