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- Green-tea latte launched by NBI Juiceworks
An organic green-tea latte is now available in the Sun Shower brand of NBI Juiceworks. Each 9.5-ounce bottle contains 170 calories and features the company's Lifeguard Protection nutritional package, with protein, vitamins A and E, zinc, calcium, magnesium and other nutrients. Drinks Business Review
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- Cohutta Water purchased by Crystal Springs
Bottled-water company Crystal Springs has acquired Cohutta Water, allowing it to expand home and office bottled-water delivery in Georgia and Tennessee. Crystal Springs offers water delivery, filtration and coffee services to homes and businesses, and distributes smaller bottles to retail outlets. Drinks Business Review
(11/2)
- Skinny Water adds San Diego distribution
San Diego Beverage has been tapped by Skinny Nutritional to distribute Skinny Water in Southern California. The zero-calorie enhanced water, offered in six flavors, will be distributed in supermarkets, convenience stores, health facilities and spas. Drinks Business Review
(11/3)
- Controversy bubbles over Coke deal with doctors' group
The American Academy of Family Physicians has sparked outcry and prompted some members to quit because of its six-figure deal with Coca-Cola Co. The arrangement calls for the doctors' group to provide educational materials about soft drinks on its Web site, although Academy CEO Dr. Douglas Henley noted Coca-Cola will have no control over editorial content. USA TODAY/The Associated Press
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- Packaged water heats up in India
 Packaged-water sales in India are growing 19%, and Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are revamping packaging and promotions. Coca-Cola India is freshening packaging and communication strategy for its Kinley brand, while PepsiCo India is testing new pack sizes for Aquafina. The Financial Express (India)
(11/3)
- Sunday papers still provide most coupons, says eMarketer
Coupon use remains high as the economic downturn lingers, says eMarketer, with consumers across socio-economic lines clipping and clicking for savings. Coupons from Sunday fliers still dominate, with 47% of consumers citing newspapers as a source, though 31% of consumers use online coupon sites and 29% get coupons from a brand Web site. Adweek/eMarketer
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