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UPTIME Reports on Continued Growth

While the rest of the category has been focused on “extreme energy,” UPTIME is staking its claim on premium energy with a balanced boost, delivering a new energy experience that works for real consumers’ lifestyles.

Icelandic Glacial Expands Canadian Footprint

Naturally-alkaline, premium spring water brand, Icelandic Glacial, announced expansion in distribution across all channels in Canada. The expansion adds new retailers, hotels, and restaurants, and also expands upon preexisting accounts.

REZ Restoration Beverage Expands to Amazon

Besides being readily available in many deli’s and grocery stores across the two states, REZ by Recovery Brands LLC, is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. Launching only a few months back, REZ continues to grow with eyes set on expanding across the country.

Chicago Adopts Soda Tax

The one-penny-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages, which officially goes into effect today, makes Chicago the most populous American city to adopt legislation aimed at steering consumers away from sugary drinks in the name of public health.

Distribution Roundup: Tio Gazpacho Triples Retail Presence

Tio Gazpacho announces it has tripled its distribution footprint over the course of the past two months; Avitae enters CVS Health nationwide; Sweettauk Lemonade adds Gold Coast Distributors and expands with UNFI to add three additional warehouses.

AQUAhydrate Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments

AQUAhydrate, Inc. announced today that their senior leadership team has now been enhanced and expanded with the promotion of Laarni Niro as Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations and Eddie Ennesser as Senior Vice President, Sales.

Mountjoy Sparkling Releases Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Water

Mountjoy Sparkling, Northern California’s leading producer of cannabis-infused sparkling water is now available in dispensaries throughout California and online. The beverage is made using the finest, full-spectrum cannabis oils containing 12mg of hybrid THC and water sourced from a pristine aquifer on a Sonoma County ranch.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Announces Leadership Appointments

Jaxie Alt has joined the executive leadership team as executive vice president – human resources. Alt previously served as senior vice president of marketing, leading brand marketing and activation for Dr Pepper as well as 7UP, A&W and Sunkist along with responsibility for travel and events services, sponsorships, content and capabilities.

Drake Invests in MatchaBar, Whole Foods Picks Up RTD Line Nationwide

Matcha beverage maker and retailer MatchaBar is nearing completion of a new Series A funding round that includes rap icon Drake as an investor. The $2.5 million round is expected to close within the next few weeks and comes on the heels of a new national distribution deal with Whole Foods.

Xylem Announces Flojet K56 Series Water Booster System

Flojet’s K56 Series Water Booster System, a single pump with a half-gallon accumulator tank and large muffler, supplies consistent water pressure to beverage dispensers, coffee and ice machines, water filtration systems and carbonators.

Clare Rose, Inc. adds C+SWISS Hemp Ice Tea to Portfolio

Bevo Vino, LLC, an importer of specialty food and beverage products, announced the company's flagship product, C+SWISS Hemp Ice Tea has been picked up by Clare Rose, a beer and beverage distributor.