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Next Proteins has entered into a sales agreement with Publix Super Markets, one of the fastest growing employee-owned grocery chains in the US.

Nestlé UK and Boost Juice Bars have joined forces to launch a range of 100% fruit smoothies with added nutritional benefits, aimed at the 18 to 30-year-old health-conscious consumer.

Old Orchard Brands in the US has introduced Fruitsense - a multi-serve vitamin water, sweetened with agave nectar and fruit juice.

New fruit juice company Fairjuice is set to launch the next big super-fruit juice to hit the market, this June. Made from 100% fresh pressed fruit, this drink is full of heart healthy antioxidants using the fruit of the Mulberry bush.

Food industry supplier Manchester Rusk Company Ltd has announced the launch of a new range of premium quality burger mixes targeted at the butchery sector.

Cobra International Beverage Holdings is striking at Mexico’s vast beverage market with a new brand called Viuda Negra (Black Widow).

US-based Well’s Dairy has unveiled several new products for the new ice cream season.

US-based Thomas Kemper Soda Co has introduced the Classic Soda Collection with cane sugar and honey.

Adnams has launched a carbon-neutral beer that uses East Anglian barley and English Boadicea Hops that reduce the need for pesticides.

Spanish winery Casa de la Ermita has launched a red wine called Altos de la Ermita, which has only 6.5º gravity. It's the first variety to look, smell and taste like a traditional wine yet with approximately half the alcohol.

Mattessons is introducing two new meaty flavours to its successful Fridge Raiders range. The new flavours – Sweet Chilli and Southern Fried will appear in stores at the end of April.

Vitality Brands has introduced superfruit juice - Well Naturally AntiOx shots in Australia for an immune-boosting vitamin lift.