Talking Rain Inc., the parent company of flavored sparkling water brand Sparkling Ice, announced on Friday the departure of CEO Chris Hall, effective April 1.

Known for its four-SKU line of RTD hopped teas, the Boulder, Colorado-based beverage company has announced its entrance into the non-alcoholic “beer” market with the launch of Hoplark 0.0, a zero-calorie, zero-proof craft brew line that arrives in stores this month.

Does the world need another oat milk? The founding team behind Ghost Town Oats, a new oat milk venture backed by specialty coffee experts Michelle Johnson, Ezra Baker and Eric J. Grimm, would argue that it depends on what you mean by ‘another.’ .

With the release of its first line extension, Rowdy Power Burn, the brand is aiming to diversify both its consumer base and retail presence, while giving it a lifestyle focus.

Gatorade is pivoting away from sucralose with the launch of Gatorade Fit, the first product from the sports drink leader that does not include either sugar or artificial sweeteners.

After a solid first year on the market, De La Calle is looking ahead to further growth in 2022, closing a $7 million growth funding round while preparing to roll out four new varieties in its line of ready-to-drink Mexican tepaches.

On Monday, the company announced the closing of a $10 million Series A funding round led by CircleUp Growth Partners, and with participation from Convivialite Ventures, Semillero Partners, Gold House Ventures, Kaya Ventures, and former Coca-Cola Company chief growth officer Francisco Crespo.

The past year has seen Talking Rain's broader vision come into focus, with a balanced strategy of growing through innovation and continuing to execute against business fundamentals.

BARCODE, a functional hydration beverage brand founded by former NBA trainer Mubarak Malik, has closed a $2.2 million funding round with participation from Erewhon Market; also, BioSteel CEO John Celenza offers his insights on the brand's channel strategy.