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Balance Water Company has released a line of functional non-flavoured spring waters with homeopathic Australian flower essences.

California consumers are quickly embracing the new Real California Milk seal introduced in late 2007 by the California dairy industry.

Bionade, the trendy German soft drink that has achieved cult status in its homeland, has arrived in Australia.

Findus Crispy Bites are the first product from the Scandinavian company specifically created for children.

Silgan White Cap seals the first energy drink with CoffeeBerry, an extract from the fruit of the coffee tree.

Chicago-based Moni’s Teas is selling an organic line of fine tea products alongside a range of premium bottled water brands.

Chilean drinks company ECSA has introduced Pro Hydro Vivo Clear – a powdered citrus drink sachet.

Santa Monica-based MD Drinks has extended its Function Drinks range with a new product called Water.

Italian Fonte Sole has added a new product to its luxury bottled water range – the name is Arte and the bottle is adorned with Lenoardo da Vinici artwork.

Farmland Dairies in the US has added a new product to its Special Request range: Special Request 1% Plus with Omega-3.

Firefly Tonics is gearing up to launch a line of natural antioxidant waters in April 2008 to complement its existing functional drinks range.

UK smoothie company innocent has moved into dairy for the first time with a range of three big yogurt drinks in 75cl bottles.