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Bigelow Tea, AriZona Create New RTD Tea
The partnership marks a debut for both companies, with Bigelow entering the bottled, ready-to-drink market and AriZona the hot tea category.
Granny Announces Bid for Presidency
A tongue-in-cheek campaign promotes Sweet Leaf Tea's organic tea portfolio at the Fancy Foods Winter Show in San Diego, Calif.

Cott Corp. to Produce, Distribute Xingtea
New Age distributors and Cott's own DSD network also will distribute Throwdown energy drink and Emerge nutrient-infused water.

Yerba Mate Offers Healthy Lifestyle
Consumers are encouraged to "turn over a new leaf" in 2008 after newly compiled research highlights yerba mate tea's merits as a weight management tool.

Ito En Expands Presence in Supermarkets
In response to consumer demand, Ito En stretches its tea offerings to more than 6,400 stores nationwide, including additional Kroger, Publix, Safeway and Wal-Mart supermarkets.

Mighty Leaf Gets Equity Investment Funding
VMG Partners makes an investment in Mighty Leaf Tea Co., a producer of ultra-premium artisan teas, with a goal of growing the company through extended offerings.

NYC Tea Shop is Tops
For the fourth year in a row, Ito En Tea Shop in New York City was ranked as NYC's "best tea emporium" in Zagat's 2008 New York City Gourmet Shopping & Entertainment Guide.