7UP Gets Natural Makeover
Cadbury Schweppes’ 7UP brand has undertaken a natural makeover. The UNCOLA will now be made from 100% natural ingredients.
“We’re proud to be the first mainstream carbonated soft drink brand to address consumer demand for a great tasting lemon-lime soft drink made from 100% natural ingredients,” said Randy Gier, CMO, Cadbury Schweppes. “By removing all the artificial ingredients, 7UP is remaining true to its roots as ‘the UNCOLA’ alternative.”
Coca-Cola & Godiva Launch Indulgent Beverage
Coca-Cola NA and Godiva Chocolatier have launched a new line of premium blended indulgent beverages called Godiva Belgian Blends.
Available in three flavors, Godiva Belgian Blends will be sold in stylish 9.5 fl. oz. glass bottles-in singles and four packs.
Square One Organic Vodka Debuts
Square One Organic Vodka has made its debut. Square One begins with North Dakota-grown certified organic rye. The only other ingredient in Square One is pristine water from the Teton Mountains. The vodka is distilled through a certified organic fermentation process. The vodka is packaged in square bottles, designed by Michael Osborne Design, San Francisco.
Lay's Potato Chips Now Available With NuSun
Frito-Lay is reducing the saturated fat in its leading potato chip brands, Lay's and Ruffles, by more than 50% by switching to NuSun sunflower oil, a heart healthy oil. In addition to reducing the saturated fats, the move to NuSun will increase the mono- and polyunsaturated fats, commonly known as “good fats.”
Thomas’ Squares Bagelbread Debuts
Thomas’ has introduced Thomas' Square Bagelbread, a uniquely square-shaped bagel that combines the classic flavor of a bagel with the soft texture of bread to create a tasty alternative to bread and rolls. Thomas’ Square bagelbread features a square shape that matches the shape of most deli meats; a smaller hole to help keep condiments in the sandwich and a special texture that is part bread and part bagel.
Children’s Tylenol With Flavor Creator Introduced
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, makers of Children’s Tylenol, have developed a new product that allows parents to customize the flavor of their child’s medicine. There are four flavor combinations to choose from with Children’s Tylenol with Flavor Creator. Parents simply pour the appropriate amount of medicine in the dosing cup and add the crystals to create the flavor that meets their child’s taste preference.
Nike & Apple Launch Nike+iPodGlobal
Nike and Apple are partnering to launch the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, a wireless system that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with an iPod nano. The new Nike+ Air Zoom Moire is the first footwear designed to talk to an iPod.
With the Nike+ footwear connected to iPod nano, information on time, distance, calories burned and pace is stored on iPod and displayed on the screen; real-time audible feedback also is provided through headphones. The kit includes an in-shoe sensor and a receiver that attaches to the iPod.
Nintendo Unveils Wii Video Game Console
Nintendo has announced the Wii home console. Wii (pronounced “we”) will allow players to “feel” games in a way never known before.
For example, in a four-player tennis game, the Wii Remote becomes a virtual tennis racket, from the vibration of the hit to the sound of the ball. The Wii Remote’s sensors enable players to hit straight, or put spin on the ball.
Bang & Olufsen Unveils BeoLink Wireless
Audio Solution
Bang & Olufsen has introduced its first multi-room wireless solution, BeoLink Wireless 1.
The stylish BeoLink Wireless 1 adds the convenience of wireless transmission of quality audio between rooms, replacing the Master Link Cable in Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLink concept.
Soldius Solar Charger Golf Bags Charge Mobile Phones
New Soldius Golf Bags give golfers the freedom to fully charge their cell phones and Blackberries while playing a round of golf.
Soldius Golf Bags include charging tips compatible with more than 250 mobile phones and Blackberries.
Phlash Universal Cameraphone Flash Debuts
Foxden Holdings has introduced Phlash, the first universal cameraphone flash designed to provide powerful, even lighting for superior mobile phone photography.
Phlash attaches to any cameraphone and provides powerful lighting to enable quality picture taking indoors and at night.
RTX America Launches Landline/Internet Phone
RTX America has announced the DUALphone, a Skype-certified hybrid phone that allows consumers to combine the benefits of traditional phone lines with Skype Internet calling capabilities.
“We’ve eliminated the need to sit in front of a PC when placing Skype calls,” said Chris Tubis, CEO, RTX America. “We are providing customers with an easy way to integrate powerful Skype functionality into their everyday lives.”
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