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PepsiCo Inc. added four new varieties to its Monrovia, Calif.-based Naked juice lineup: Kale Blazer, Protein & Greens, Chia Sweet Peach and Chia Cherry Lime.

Hype Energy USA, Miami Beach, Fla., introduced four energy drinks targeted at women to help them “keep up with (their) busy day-to-day life,” according to a company statement.

There’s nothing like a jolt of caffeine to wake up beverage sales. The energy drink sector also gained, but the almond milk category performed even better.

 Third Street Inc., Louisville, Colo., makers of sustainable beverages, introduced nine new organic, fair-trade and non-GMO ice teas and lemonades in April. 

Honest Tea, Bethesda, Md., introduced an unsweetened lemon tea nationally.

Dairy processors have the processing equipment and the retail relationships so it makes sense to capitalize on the popularity of ready-to-drink coffee and tea beverages. Here’s what you need to know about developing these RTD drinks.

Sales for nonaseptic energy drinks are up, but many energy and sport drink companies’ sales struggle to get going.

Sparkling water, especially flavored varieties, shines in the nondairy beverage category. In the ready-to-drink tea segment, consumers reach for lightly sweetened SKUs.

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