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High Performance Direct Chill from Zerica can produce chilled water in just three minutes.

Kenzai has created an organic ready-to-drink iced version of the traditional blend: Kenzai Green Tea – the UK’s first organic ready-to-drink iced green tea.

Cargill launches a novel water ice experience using Lygomme functional system.

Germany's Voeslauer is launching two forerunners of its improved Near Water line. Bitter Orange and Limette-Kolanuss will be available from 1 April 2008.

A newcomer to the growing canned wine market, Wild Pelican offers worldwide wines in Rexam’s 20cl aluminium cans.

The first major brand extension since Sugar-Free, the natural and premium Red Bull Simply Cola is soon to launch in six countries.

In a time when health advice is being dished out left and right, Vie de France has expanded its range of dessert offerings.

Artisan Wine Company of British Columbia is launching its new Painted Turtle wines in 750mL PET wine bottles from Ball Corporation.

Bacardi rum has launched The Bacardi Classic Cocktail Mojito, a ready-to-serve cocktail made with Bacardi Superior Rum, natural lime and mint flavours.

Aimed at style-conscious female buyers, Works With Water's latest spring water is Beauty.

McCormick Distilling Company has commercialised the first liquor bottle with a built-in handle. The 1.75 litre polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle for the company’s popular vodka brand is being supplied by Amcor PET Packaging.

Got a craving for coffee flavour? You're in luck, as Swiss Valley Farms dairy cooperative has announced Cravelatte Milk and Coffee.