To promote hydration for dysphagia patients and caregivers, the Thick-It® and Sqwincher® brands introduced a Clear Advantage® Thickened Water + Sugar Free, Low Calorie Sqwincher® Qwik Stik® ZERO Combo Pack.

Blendtopia’s prepackaged frozen smoothie kits set consumers up for wellness success with optimal convenience and without complication—simply blend with 12oz of liquid. The smoothie kits contain chia seeds, goji berries, wheatgrass and more.

Soylent Nutrition, Inc., the makers of Soylent complete nutrition beverages, powders & bars, rolled out improved, better-tasting versions of its drinks. This is the most recent display of how the seven-year-old food tech start-up is shaking things up for the better under its new leadership.

Inspired by the platinum hit song "Yummy," Liquid I.V. crafted a Guava Hibiscus version of its flagship product, Hydration Multiplier. With each sip of this drink mix, consumers can taste juicy pink guava and just a hint of hibiscus.

Zhou Nutrition Water Enhancers are available in six natural flavors, and support a variety of wellness needs, from hair and skin health, to memory, and management of occasional stress.

In the brand new report US Beverage Market Outlook 2020: Grocery Shopping & Personal Consumption in the Coronavirus Era, market research firm Packaged Facts forecasts that sales of major beverage categories will increase from $150 billion in 2019 to more than $160 billion by the end of 2020 and will eventually exceed $170 billion in sales in 2024.

Vive Organic, makers of doctor crafted, cold-pressed wellness shots, announced the closing of a $13-million Series B funding round led by Monogram Capital with participation by Cambridge SPG and Powerplant Ventures.

Beverage USA Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of the assets of Nerd Beverage Corporation, a mental acuity drink company designed to disrupt the industry as it enhances focus, concentration, memory and energy with powerful nootropics and performance-boosting nutrients.

Teeccino herbal coffees and teas contain high quality, non-GMO, organic ingredients and prebiotics, without any artificial flavors, preservatives, chemicals or stimulants. The product aims to meet the needs of those who want rich, bold flavor without the effects of caffeine and acidity.