Consumers’ desires for choices have no doubt had impacts on the beverage marketplace. SKU proliferation has altered the look of the everyday shopping trip.

Botan introduced a line of soluble vegetable protein beverages that are gluten-free, non-GMO Project Verified and certified vegan.

Drinkmaple introduced maple., an all-natural, plant-based water drawn entirely from North American maple trees.

Concord, Mass.-based Drinkmaple launched maple., an all-natural, plant-based water sourced from North American maple trees. The new water now is available in 8.45-ounce cartons at retail throughout the greater Boston area as well as online at www.drinkmaple.com.

Third Street Inc. will launch nine new organic, Fair Trade, non-GMO iced teas and lemonades at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide in April.

Marquis Beverages introduced a line of Marquis O3 lightly carbonated energy drinks made with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic ingredients.

Sundance Beverage Co., a subsidiary of the National Beverage Corp., launched a new line of all-natural, zero-calorie sparkling waters by the name of Spree.

With thousands of articles about genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, hitting the wire last year, consumers quickly learned the meaning of the acronym.

Vital Juice Co., a subsidiary of Be Labs, launched a line of Vital organic, cold-pressed, non-genetically modified organism juices.

Silk, a brand of Broomfield, Colo.-based WhiteWave Food Co., announced that all products in its beverage portfolio have been officially verified by the Non-GMO Project, a non-profit collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, distributors, farmers, seed companies and consumers dedicated to ensuring the sustained availability of non-genetically modified organism (GMO) food and beverage choices. Silk’s beverage portfolio includes Silk Soymilk, Silk Pure Coconut and Silk Pure Almond.