In this Distribution Roundup, plant-based beverage Koia expands into Publix, EBOOST earns placement at 7-Eleven, and Sprouts signs a new deal with KeHE through 2025.

In recent years, Urban Remedy has expanded distribution beyond Northern California into major urban markets statewide, while establishing a partnership to co-pack private label high pressure processed (HPP) juices for Whole Foods stores on the West Coast.

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United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced today that it will acquire grocery retailer and wholesaler SUPERVALU for $2.9 billion, including debt. Through this deal, the company said it expects to see combined net sales of more than $21 billion.

The Coca-Cola Company’s revamped diet and zero sugar soft drinks continue to bolster overall sales. On a call with investors and analysts, the beverage conglomerate announced organic revenue was up by 5 percent.

Strong numbers for energy drinks and water fueled a 5 percent increase in total snack and non-alcoholic beverage sales during a four-week period ending on July 14, according to a report on Nielsen all-channel data by Wells Fargo Securities.

Venture capital fund AccelFoods has re-upped on its initial investment in carton water company Rethink Brands, leading a $6.7 million round announced in a press release Monday.

Private equity firm Alliance Consumer Growth, which includes beverage maker Suja in its portfolio of investments, announced this week the close of its fourth fund at $350 million.