The Tazo Zero Calorie Iced Tea line, which initially launched in spring 2010 with three consumer-favorite flavors - Passion, Refresh and Zen - has grown more than 20% in natural channels, according to Portland, Ore.-based Tazo Tea, a part of Starbucks Corp., Seattle.
In April, the Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, Purchase, N.Y., introduced 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea, a new line of beverages with a simple, all-natural ingredient list.
Japan’s Ohayo Dairy Products has partnered with the women’s lifestyle magazine Hanako to create a ready-to-drink smoothie designed for women’s nutritional needs and flavor preferences.
Beginning July 2011, Dannon Co., White Plains, N.Y., will offer foodservice operators ready-to-serve Strawberry & Granola Parfait made with Lowfat Activia Yogurt.
Dieting, eating right, going organic, exercising...all continue to weigh heavy on the American way of life, coupled with the ongoing guilt associated with our love of dessert.