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2012 Flavors and Formulas Survey

May 14, 2012

An exclusive Dairy Foods survey finds that processors seek alternatives to sugar sweeteners, plan to increase their use of pomegranate flavors and are dedicated to producing natural or organic beverages.

Baby boomers want better beverages

As Baby Boomers seek better health through better beverages, makers of juices, teas, coffees and other nondairy beverages create a new generation of drinks that offer flavor, variety and the promise of a new way of life.

Marina Mayer

May 14, 2012

The post-World War II baby boom led to a population increase, a need for diversity and a change in cultural identity. Baby boomers (born from 1946 to 1964) have turned into “beverage boomers” who seek a healthy, well-balanced diet and practice a better-for-you lifestyle. These Beverage Boomers are changing nondairy beverages.

Brisk Iced Tea Star Wars promotion

May 14, 2012

Brisk Iced Tea, Purchase, N.Y., promoted a new video game on limited-edition 1-liter bottles sold in 7-Eleven stores in April and elsewhere in May and June.

Turkey Hill iced tea

May 14, 2012

Dairy processor Turkey Hill, Conestoga, Pa., has a new premium iced tea line called SunBrew, said to contain no added preservatives or colors.

Republic of Tea rooibos-based teas

May 14, 2012

The Republic of Tea, Novato, Calif., has a new collection called Be Active Teas. Each of the five Rainforest Alliance certified organic green rooibos-based teas has specific wellness-promoting properties, such as refreshment, flexibility or endurance.

Honest Tea sweet tea

May 14, 2012

“Not Too Sweet” Tea from Honest Tea, Bethesda, Md., has 40% less sugar and calories than the leading brands of sweet tea.

Ramar Foods ice cream

May 14, 2012

Magnolia all-natural ice cream from Ramar Foods International, Pittsburg, Calif., is inspired by exotic Filipino flavors.

Organic Valley organic American cheese singles

May 14, 2012

Organic American cheese slices from Organic Valley, LaFarge, Wis., are 100% gluten-free and produced without antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMOs.

WhiteWave Foods iced coffee

May 14, 2012

WhiteWave Foods, Broomfield, Colo., has a new International Delight Iced Coffee line that combines coffee, real milk and cream in a ready-to-serve half-gallon container.

Helluva Good Black Bean Queso Sour cream dip

May 14, 2012

Heluva Good!, a brand of sour cream dips, cheeses and condiments from HP Hood, Lynnfield, Mass., added a new limited-edition sour cream dip flavor: Black Bean Queso.