When Boxed Water is Better, LLC launched its first line of sustainably packaged waters in 2009, it was a pioneer in its category. But there’s competition beyond store aisles: the company has waged a years-long effort to convince the USPTO to register the name “Boxed Water™” for sole use by the company.

Non-alcoholic beverage sales remained elevated and saw modest acceleration on a one-year basis, with sales up 10.3% in the two-week period ending January 29, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

It’s been a longstanding trope of science fiction media that future technology will allow people to produce any food or drink they want on demand. Although it might be a while before we dine Star Trek style, California-based startup Cana Technology believes an era when we can “print” any beverage we want, anytime, at home, is just about here.

Plant-based protein drink maker Koia announced today it has partnered with keto diet influencer Thomas DeLauer, appointing the author and YouTube personality to the role of Chief Keto Officer, as well as launching a limited time collaboration flavor: Keto Raspberry Lava Cake.

“Share of Buzz” may be one of the biggest challenges facing brands looking to enter the cannabis beverage space, according to a panel discussion hosted by Duane Morris LLP and the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp’s (ATACH) Cannabis Beverage Council on Wednesday.

Premium alkaline water brand ZenWTR has received a Plastic Negative Brand Certification from environmental nonprofit Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), the company announced today, making it the first beverage producer to achieve the classification.

Family-owned food manufacturer King’s Hawaiian has acquired Hawaii-based beverage brand Shaka Tea, the company announced today. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal comes less than two years after the baked goods and restaurant company invested in Shaka as part of a $2.3 million funding round.

After announcing the close of a $30 million Series B funding round yesterday, Olipop co-founders Ben Goodwin and David Lester told BevNET they have set the goal of both doubling the brand’s retail footprint and achieving a $100 million run rate by the end of this year.

Functional soda producer Olipop has closed a $30 million Series B funding round led by Monogram Capital and supported by a roster of celebrity investors, the company announced today. Among the notable names involved in the round are Priyanka Chopra, musician Camila Cabello and the Jonas Brothers – Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas.

Pioneering chia beverage maker Mamma Chia is looking to emphasize diversity and empowerment with a comprehensive rebrand, set to begin rolling out to stores this month. Helmed by creative firm Gestalt Brand Labs, the new look stretches across Mamma Chia’s entire product portfolio.

California-based brand Better Booch has raised $2.5 million in a series seed round to support the expansion of its team, the company announced today, including the hiring of GT’s Living Foods vet Scott Presnall as its EVP of sales and a new VP of sales, John Weaver.

As January comes to an end, brands are offering consumers a slate of new products to power them through the tail end of the winter season. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, shoppers will have the option to embrace the spirit of the holiday with a returning seasonal kombucha from GT’s, or turn to darkness with Liquid Death’s new flavored line.

Psychedelic Water isn’t just expanding minds, it’s expanding on store shelves as the relaxation drink brand launches in Erewhon and Foxtrot retail accounts in Los Angeles and Chicago; also, non-alcoholic spirit producer Spiritless has signed a national partnership with beverage alcohol and CBD distributor Republic National Distributing Company.