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Health company Odwalla, owned by The Coca-Cola Company since 2001, has launched into the energy sector with a Tropical fruit juice blend combining pineapple, mango, guava and passion fruit plus extracts of yerba mate, green tea and guarana seed for concentration and vitality.

Surimi, more commonly found in the West as imitation crab meat, is made from pulverised fish meat that has a flexible texture when cooked.

In response to demands from soft drinks manufacturers, Ajinomoto has introduced a quick dissolving aspartame, QDE 510.

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods has launched Neo Beauty, an innovative dairy drink containing the unique 3D Regeneo formula with aloe vera. Neo Beauty is the first functional food product of its kind on the Russian market, with a defined impact on overall health and particularly the state of skin, nails and hair.

California-based Lifeline Food has launched Lifetime Body Smart for Women, claimed to be the only cheese specifically formulated for the daily health and diet needs of women.

Lactalis McLelland has launched two new Galbani Santa Lucia mozzarellas into the UK market to further strengthen its position within the Italian cheese sector.

Mars Consumer Drinks has launched two new innovative Super Thick Shakes: Twix and M&M’s. The company claims the new shakes are set to revolutionise the flavoured milk and dairy desserts market by establishing a new dessert drinks category in the UK.

Minnesota-based Old Home Foods has added a locally produced organic milk to its portfolio.

US-based Cabot Creamery Cooperative has launched Cabot Greek Style Yogurt.

Yoplait has expanded its popular fromage frais brand Frubes with the launch of a co-promotion timed with the UK DVD release of the international blockbuster Spider-Man 3.

R+R, formerly Richmond Ice Cream, a major player in the UK ice cream market, has been busy with a series of new product launches and relaunches.

Mrs Beeton’s Rediscovered is hoping to meet current consumer purchasing demands for premium, indulgence, natural ingredients and British provenance, with the major launch of new product ranges, including ice cream.