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Uncommon Coffee Roasters, Douglas, Mich., makes ready-to-drink cold brew coffee in three flavors: original, half & half and chocolate milk.

With health-and-wellness trends driving product innovation, protein is making a move throughout the aisles as 17% of new products contain protein, according to Chicago-based Information Resources Inc.’s (IRI) August New Product Pacesetters report “Harvesting the Fruits of Innovation Done Right.”

Verday, a brand of Chlorophyll Brands LLC, launched its Chlorophyll Waters nationwide in the natural channel via KeHe and UNFI.

Tropicana, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., launched Tropicana Essentials Probiotics, a new 100% juice with probiotics and no added sugar or artificial flavors.

Tampa, Fla.-based Complex Beverage LLC added a new product to its portfolio: Lettuce Organic Tea.

Gatorade, a brand of PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., introduced its first organic product to the brand’s sports drink portfolio: G Organic.

Many fluid milk processors manufacture juices, iced tea and coffee beverages. They have the necessary processing equipment and they have relationships with retailers who often want a second brand or control brand to put in their nondairy refrigerated cases. These nondairy beverages represent additional sales opportunities for a dairy.

Juice beverages are a multibillion dollar industry, and according to a recent trend report from Fona International, millennials in particular are throwing back more juices as meals and snacks, and for health and hydration.

Blue Buddha, Willowbrook, Ill., combines herbs, organic tea, fruit and plant extracts to create its organic wellness tea.

Wow! Nutrition, Ramsey, N.J., has entered the U.S. market for the first time with Feel Good, its zero-calorie iced tea.