In this week's Distribution Roundup, two innovative and better-for-you beverage brands -- plant-based shake maker Koia and mamaki tea company Shaka Tea -- enter 7-Eleven stores nationwide. Elsewhere, Sanzo expands its retail presence with new DSD partners in New York and Los Angeles.

The Coca-Cola Company has begun the process of acquiring a controlling stake in sports drink brand BodyArmor.

What began as a quick on-site fix has evolved into a new way for SORSE to grow its business with Cann and other clients at a time when CBD and cannabis co-packers are unevenly distributed and regulated across the country.

Nestlé has reached an agreement with private equity firm One Rock Capital and family owned investment firm Metropoulos & Co. for the sale of its Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) division for $4.3 billion.

PepsiCo is officially expanding its interests in the flavored sparkling water market with the release of Bubly Bounce, a caffeine-infused line extension launching nationwide today.

Botanical tonic brand Sunwink is expanding its plant-based platform outside of ready-to-drink beverages with the launch of Superfood Powder Mixes.

With the two leaders having firmly established themselves as shelf-stable, mass-market products, Harmless has been steadily expanding its presence on the premium refrigerated side of the category, which continued last month with the launch of a new coconut smoothie drink.

In the forever war against fatigue, dehydration and the general malaise of hangovers, the rules of engagement are starting to change. We caught up with four young brands that are refining their approach to the hangover recovery space with different approaches and growth strategies.

In this roundup of recent distribution news, RTD cocktail brand Costa Brava partners with LA Distributing, while High Brew partners with coffee roaster and distributor Farmer Bros. and Reed's signs on with Unique Foods for distribution in Canada.

Best known for its broad spectrum hemp CBD-infused sparkling waters and energy drinks, the brand further expanded its growing platform with the launch of infused gummies in January.

Seeking to ride the momentum fueling explosive consumer interest in non-dairy milks, Milk Future, a free virtual museum designed to educate consumers and spread awareness about non-dairy plant-based milks, is set to go live on February 1.