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US company Beverage Creations has intoduced bio2Tonic – a sports water with an inhalable shot of oxygen.

Experts warn that the anti-dairy trend, which saw nearly half of the UK cutting their intake of dairy during January 2008, is potentially detrimental to health and could actually mean that you lose less weight.

In an effort to help busy consumers have their cake and eat it too, Sara Lee is launching bite-sized versions of the Sara Lee cheesecake with premium, full-sized taste.

Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc has announced the US launch of Ardmore Traditional Cask, the first ever widely available single malt whisky from the Ardmore distillery.

A blend of juice and calcium-enriched milk, Naturally Gorgeous from UK-based Naturally Drinks is designed to make consumers feel full.

Zevia has been designed as a sugar-free, all-natural alternative to diet soda.

Rocks Organic squashes are made using high-quality organic ingredients and without any artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours or preservatives.

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.