Have consumers drunk their fill? The number of new product introductions in the non-alcoholic beverage category has dried up. 

Westfalia Technologies introduces Dairy Case Palletizing, completing the product line of dairy case handling equipment offered under its Deam Systems division. Capable of handling both plastic and wood pallets, the

Products designed to boost immunity are rapidly emerging as key drivers of the functional foods market.

The Dannon Co. launches a dessert yogurt; Campbell Soup expands its V8 brand with vegetable/juice blends; and Upstate Farms' newest product is Crave, a shelf-stable milk in aluminum cans.

National Foods in Australia introduces Yoplait Formé Satisfy No Fat Yogurt, which is high in protein and fiber.

Schärdinger Die Schlanke Linie Buttermilch Himbeer (raspberry buttermilk) from Austria’s Berglandmilch, has been reformulated to provide more calcium for strong bones and teeth, folate for a well-functioning metabolism and fiber to support digestion and help with weight loss by making the consumer feel full longer.

In Spain, France’s Groupe Danone now offers Danone Vitalinea SatisfAcción.

Japan’s Meiji Dairies has developed BizCharge yogurt, which is targeted at business men in their late 20s and 30s who are too busy in the morning to have a full breakfast.

New Yoplait Greek yogurt from General Mills Inc., Minneapolis, is packed with 12 grams of protein- twice that found in the leading yogurt-and is marketed as a healthful solution to satisfy hunger to get one through the day.

Gilson Dairy Products, Omaha, Neb., a subsidiary of Grupo LaLa, Dallas, is growing its Frusion line of yogurt-based smoothies.