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Mexico’s Comercializadora de Lacteos y Derivados developed a drinking yogurt just for kids called Lala PetiZoo.

In Germany, Andechser Molkerei Scheitz introduces a stevia-sweetened yogurt that includes stevia in the product name.

Atkins Nutritionals Inc., Denver, introduces the first and so far the only ready-to-drink, low-carb breakfast shake that features a resealable, twist-off cap, making it easy to open, close and carry while in transit.

Right Track Global LLC, Irvine, Calif., has debuted Dr. Sears Family Essentials Cool Fuel fortified, ready-to-drink shakes. 

Springfield Creamery Inc., Eugene, Ore., has introduced the country’s first fruit-on-top organic cottage cheese.

Target Corp., Minneapolis, introduces a private-label line of Archer Farms ready-to-drink lattes packaged in 9.5-fluid-ounce glass bottles and sold in packs of four that can be mixed and matched.

Athletes HoneyMilk LLC, Austin, Texas, a subsidiary of Select Milk Producers, Artesia, N.M., a co-op of 77 family-owned farms located in West Texas and New Mexico, uses honey as a sweetener, flavor and energy source in its namesake beverage line: Athletes HoneyMilk. 

In January, Milford, Conn.-based Iskream Inc. introduced the first low-fat, no-sugar-added ice cream made with an all-natural, zero-calorie, stevia-based sweetener.

Dozens of cultured dairy innovations have been launched since January, with more to come this summer.

At the recent Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, Calif., I was amazed by how many companies promoted new products on the basis of not containing high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS).