Pacific Foods expanded its non-dairy beverages portfolio with the release of its Organic Coconut line.

New York-based Vita Coco announced the departure of Jeff B. Popkin, the company's president for the U.S. Popkin joined Vita Coco in September 2011 as vice president of sales and was promoted to president for the US in August 2012.

Bulk tropical fruit juices, purees and concentrates supplier iTi Tropicals Inc. announced the availability of six custom coconut water and coconut milk prototype blends specifically designed to stimulate research and development and to initiate a creative dialog.

Coconuts, which are the fruit of a special type of palm tree found in the tropical zone, previously could be found primarily as a flavor complement in numerous beverage categories.

A new series of flavored coconut water designed for the athlete and hard exerciser

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Maui Spa and Wellness Center hired Insider Media Management to help spread the concept that the same ingredients that make beer taste good also are beneficial for the body.

Mountain Dew adds two new flavors to its Kickstart lineup

Fal Food and Beverages, a Fal Group brand, launched special-edition “Big Hero 6” packaging for its Coco Joy Kids brand.

In the past year, Life Up LLC’s Foco 100% Pure Coconut Water line has added 10 distributors, secured distribution in major supermarket chains and more than doubled its sales, according to Contessa Foconut Donna Bimbo, chief executive officer of the Brooklyn, N.Y.-based company.

In the sea of beverages on the retail shelves, consumers definitely have no shortage of options from which to choose. When you take into account the number of new SKUs out there, it can get even more intriguing.