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N&W Global Vending is offering consumers the full high street experience of a 12oz cup with sipper lid.

Coca-Cola Hellenic in the Baltics has launched the red, white and green tea Nestea Vitao range.

Sunsweet Growers of California now has Plum Smart Light – a lower calorie version of its fibre-rich health drink.

The new cheese with the tongue-twisting ingredients has been produced by The Cheese Company. The product name is Tickler with Love and has been designed with Valentine’s Day and Mothers’ Day in mind.

SolMaya Brands has launched a new line of Latin-flavoured, ready to drink dairy beverages at the recent Expo Comida Latina/Cultural Food Expo in New York City – the industry’s largest Hispanic food and beverage show in the US.

Lucozade, the UK’s number one Sports and Energy drink, is set to take the stimulation drinks category by storm with the launch of Lucozade Alert.

In stores from April 2008, Maltesers Malty hot chocolate from Aimia Foods contains a treat-sized bag of Maltesers. The 20cl carton can be heated in a microwave for office or home convenience.

Hansen Beverage Company has launched a low-calorie version of its guava-based, juiced energy drink Ace Local, to appeal to the health-conscious consumer.

Described as a cosmeceutical vitality drink, this calorie-burning formulation from Marquis Platinum is said to deliver cellular refreshment, metabolic enhancement and mood elevation.

Arizona-based Boink International has developed Boink as a healthier energy drink using natural additives without caffeine.

The cult TV programme 24 has spawned its own drink. A striking can from Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East pays homage to Cott’s 24 CTU.

Dodekamin Black from Asahi Soft Drinks in Japan contains seven energising amino acids, three vitamins and stamina boosting maca and guarana.