To capitalize on the growth of 20-ounce premium beverages in glass, Mistic has gone to the four corners of the world to bring back a new line of all-natural, vitamin enhanced fruit drinks and one tea that will hit store shelves this spring. The drinks are packed in distinct three-sided 20-ounce bottles. With fruit flavors like Pitaya, Yuzu and Mangosteen, the beverages feature tastes from exotic regions like Africa, South America and the Far East."The initial response that we have gotten from distributors and major convenience chain store buyers has been nothing short of phenomenal," said Bruce Bollinger, vice president, Mistic marketing. "This is a Mistic platform that they can really get behind. With intriguing packaging and mysterious flavors, Zotics is all about discovering a totally unique beverage experience."The proprietary bottles feature different internationally inspired graphics on each panel. "The design truly sets Zotics apart from other beverages," said Mary Ellen Reis, vice president, packaging. "As the only beverage bottle in its class to utilize a three-panel design, Zotics is going to stand out at retail.""The new Zotics product line features five bold, colorful and exotic fruit drinks: Yuzu, Acerola, Mangosteen, Pitaya, and Marula and one mysterious Ginseng Green Tea," said Smita Patel, vice president, research and development. "All feature premium ingredients, and are vitamin enhanced for body and mind."Acerola Berry: West IndiesThe acerola berry is an exoticfruit grown in Barbados.Mistic captures the flavor of the islandnation with a fruit drink enhanced withvitamin C, B2, B6 and B12.Pitaya Fruit: BrazilThe pitaya fruit is drawn from a nighttimeflowering cactus, indigenous to SouthAmerica. Enhanced with vitamin C andguarana, Mistic's pitaya fruit drink is anall-natural energizer.Mangosteen Fruit: ThailandDeemed the "Queen of Fruits" in its nativecountry, mangosteen delivers a royal taste.Mistic's mangosteen fruit drink is enhancedwith vitamins A and C.Yuzu Fruit: JapanFor centuries yuzu fruit has beenJapan's favorite citrus.According to ancient legend, yuzu fruit haspurifying effects on the body. Mistic'syuzu fruit drink provides refreshment andenergy, enhanced with vitamins C, B2, B6and B12.Marula Fruit: MozambiqueGrown in the fertile regions ofMozambique, the marula is said tobe the fruit of African kings.Tribal legends say that it was agift given to royalty by ancientspirits. Mistic's marula fruitdrink is enhanced with vitamins Aand C.Ginseng Green Tea: TibetGreen tea was introduced to the people ofTibet in the seventh century by the TangDynasty Princess. Mistic has enhanced thislongtime favorite with ginseng and vitaminC for energy.The launch of the Zotics line will be supported through a radio campaign, the Mistic website (www.mistic.com), the Mistic Street Jam 2000 mobile marketing tour, trade advertising, point-of-sale materials, and an under-the-cap promotion.The Triarc Beverage Group, a unit of Triarc Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRY), has a beverage brand portfolio that includes Mistic®, Royal Crown®, Snapple® and Stewart's®.