Santa Cruz Organic

CHICO, Calif. (July 12, 2007) -  As the summer heats up cool and refreshing lemonades from Santa Cruz Organic®  help the entire family beat the heat and stay healthy. Made with 100% certified organic lemons and no added sugar, Santa Cruz Organic lemonades include original Lemonade, the classic thirst quencher; Raspberry and Strawberry Lemonade, a sweet and fruity children's favorite; and Sparkling Lemonade, the bubbly beverage that adds class and style to any celebration.

An organic twist on an old favorite, Santa Cruz Organic lemonades add flair and flavor to any beverage or snack. Try these refreshing ideas for delicious summer treats:

• Create a festive punch by mixing Sparkling Lemonade with watermelon chunks, orange slices, mango cubes and red grapes.
• Use Strawberry or Raspberry Lemonade as the base of a fruit smoothie.
• Freeze Strawberry Lemonade into molds with sticks for fun ice pops.
• Mix ice and Raspberry Lemonade in a blender for a slushy treat.
• Mix equal parts of Santa Cruz Organic Ginger Ale with Sparkling Lemonade for a zippy "gingerade."
• Combine equal parts Lemonade and iced tea to make an old favorite, The Arnold Palmer.
• Cool down by adding sprigs of fresh mint to iced Lemonade (mint is a natural cooling agent).
• Serve up Strawberry or Raspberry Lemonade at the neighborhood lemonade stand.

All Santa Cruz Organic products are USDA certified organic. As a leader in the industry and by sourcing organic fruit, Santa Cruz Organic is helping farmers convert farm land to organic. This commitment to organic helps to reduce the amount of synthetic pesticides and herbicides released into the environment, protecting the health of farm workers and local wildlife, reducing ground and surface water contamination, and protecting drinking water. 

Santa Cruz Organic products are available at natural and traditional grocery stores nationwide. The lemonades are available in 32-ounce recyclable glass bottles. The suggested retail price is $2.49. The Sparkling Lemonade is sold in 750-mililleter recyclable glass bottles for $2.49.

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Santa Cruz Organic® has been producing juices since 1972. The company has a history of developing innovative products and was the first company to have a wide range of organic, 100 percent juices and blends. It currently offers more than 50 organic products ranging from organic fruit juices to organic sodas and peanut butters.