MTN DEW® is bringing fans a beverage with all-new MTN DEW FROST BITE™ Zero Sugar, available at Walmart. MTN DEW FROST BITE Zero Sugar is the alternative to the original, delivering the same bold charge and flavor now with zero sugar. The beverage features a graphic shark design and cool burst of melon flavor.

Pepsi announced the nationwide rollout of Pepsi Mango, the brand's first new permanent flavored cola in five years. The bright citrus and rich caramel notes of an ice-cold Pepsi create a cola base for the ripe, juicy flavors.

AHA added more fizz and flavor to its lineup of refreshing sparkling waters, a little more than a year after debuting on US store shelves. The brand will unveil two new calorie-, sodium- and sweetener-free flavors: Raspberry + Acai and Mango + Black Tea. 

Nestlé USA announced that it has acquired Essentia Water, a premium functional water brand headquartered in Bothell, Wash. Essentia pioneered ionized alkaline water more than twenty years ago and is the leading brand in that space in the US.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., an agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, introduced Ocean Spray Wave™, a naturally caffeinated sparkling water with a splash of real fruit juice.

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Drinks has collaborated with some of the most beloved cereal brands to launch new Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Flavored Nutritional Drinks packed with the same protein, vitamins and minerals as the original Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Drinks. The new flavors include Kellogg's® Froot Loops®, Kellogg's® Krave™ and Kellogg's® Frosted Flakes®. In addition, Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Drinks comes in a Golden Grahams™ flavor.

Ringing in the New Year is a time for reflection and re-evaluation of life choices. Many consumers start by setting goals for self-improvement to make the coming year better than the last. After a tremulous 2020, improving overall health and wellness is at the top of the list.

The Martin Bauer Group, a global manufacturer and provider of quality teas and botanicals, announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Power Brands. Power Brands is a leading beverage development, formulation, production, and marketing service company based in Los Angeles.

PepsiCo is shaking up the cocktail mixer category with the launch of Neon Zebra, a new line of non-alcoholic cocktail mixers with a vibrant personality that offers a shortcut to cocktails in seconds.

By expanding its capabilities to address the growing consumer interest in functional beverages, the company is poised to offer partners and customers the opportunity to meet consumer needs and expectations while embracing current food and beverage trends and advancements in the market.