New drinks review: cube route for tea and functional drinks

The value of cube-shaped packaging formats is being explored by drinks manufacturers, as revealed in this month's roundup of innovative launches from the industry. Conventions are being challenged in plastic bottle packaging through a new square-shaped energy drink, while in hot drinks, cubes are the latest "3D" design of choice for teabags.

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New drinks review: concentration is the key for tea

Headlining this month's rundown of the latest product introductions in the drinks industry is a syrup that is hoping to give tea added flexibility. In other launches, the salt caramel flavor is branching out, a Spanish wine is taking the process of enology down to the molecular level, and vodka is innovating in the flavor and packaging stakes.

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New drinks review: hoping alcohol-free whisky can raise consumers' spirits

This month's new drinks review finds a range of innovative alcohol and soft drink launches, ranging from an alcohol-free whisky and a bean-flavored cola to an energizing mulled wine. These new products highlight that there is plenty of inspiration in the market to help generate growth.

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Alcohol trade: legal changes to benefit Swedish drinkers

The European Commission has told Sweden it must relax its laws concerning alcohol purchases from abroad, on the grounds that they currently constitute a barrier to trade. While the move will undoubtedly delight Swedish natives, one market set to reap the benefit will be Denmark - especially Carlsberg [CARLb.CO].

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Tea: flavored teas offered varies widely

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Hot drinks: flavor of the day

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