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UK-based Firefly Tonics will add Recharge, an antioxidant-rich drink, to its range of healthy beverages.

Panama's Next Generation Waters has launched its eponymous range of functional waters in the US.

PET Engineering has developed an ultra-lightweight, 500ml PET bottle that weighs just 6.6g and complies with all the standard parameters for beverage containers.

Cool Change Natural Spring Water from Australia is a newly launched spring water launched in PLA to tap into concern over the level of PET bottles disposed at landfill sites.

Arla Foods Ingredients has produced a range of functional milk proteins to be used for ice cream, which the company claims overcome the limitations of standard whey protein concentrate (WPC), improve product quality and cut raw material costs.

Daskalidès and Chocolaterie Smet will release a range of tooth-friendly chocolate – an innovation courtesy of chocolate producer Barry Callebaut.

Schweppes Australia has launched a new energy drink variant of its popular Solo brand, called Solo Strong.

With only 50 calories per serving, Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit contains no artificial colours and all-natural pomegranate and passion fruit flavours.

Earlier this year, the Bottlegreen Drinks Company appointed Ziggurat Brands to undertake a rebranding project of its range of soft drinks.

Nutritional shake formula ExtendShake has been clinically proven to help control blood sugar for up to nine hours.

Cumberland Packing Corp is launching a 100% natural, zero-calorie sweetener called Stevia Extract In The Raw.

Tetra Pak announces global availability of Tetra Gemina Aseptic, a roll-fed, gable-top shaped package.