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National Beverage Charts Revenue Growth

The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based company, which includes the highly popular sparkling water brand La Croix in its brand portfolio, saw revenue increase from $364 million to $420 million over the first half of FY2017

Caliwater Cactus Water Hits 450 CVS Stores

The deal represents a major expansion for the Los Angeles-based brand, bringing Cactus Water’s total distribution to roughly 2,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada, according to Caliwater co-founder Matt McKee.

Press Clips: Monster Rouses Tiger

In this week's edition of Press Clips: Tiger Woods gets Monster money. Coke's small play pays. Jones Soda gets gamer specific. Club Yerba Mate? Coffee, vinegars and functional drinks star at PLMA.

Four Loko Co-Founder Gets Fit With Koia

Chris Hunter made his name with the caffeinated "energy beer" Four Loko. Now he's getting fit with Koia, a plant-based energy drink available exclusively in Whole Foods.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group to Acquire Bai for $1.7 Billion

In an investor call held this morning, DPS president and CEO Larry Young said that the company is “excited to see this team continue the breakthrough and disruptive innovation providing consumers with great-tasting and low-calorie beverages” and hailed the acquisition of Bai as one that “makes a tremendous amount of sense for us.”

Tio Gazpacho Partners With Acclaimed Chef José Andrés

Tio Gazpacho will collaborate with Andrés, a culinary innovator often credited with the Spanish tapas boom in the U.S and whose company owns 25 restaurants in the U.S. and Mexico, on new marketing, retail and sourcing initiatives for the brand.

Confluence Opens New Production Facility

Less than 12 months after scaling up operations by moving into a 1,600 square foot facility, Confluence, makers of canned nitro-infused cold brew coffees, will be adding nearly five times the space when they relocate to a new 10,450 square foot warehouse in mid-December.

People Moves: Steaz Sees Personnel Shakeup

Personnel changes see change up for Steaz executives, Hain Celestial Canada CEO takes extra position, Eternal Water welcomes new sales team members and former Kraft Beverages president joins Dyla Brands.