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Los Angeles-based Icelandic Glacial announced a multifaceted sustainability initiative that includes plastic reduction and new packaging innovation. By 2021, Icelandic Glacial plans to use 50 percent post-consumer recycled plastic (rPET) in its PET packaging and offer its still and sparkling varieties in aluminum cans. The company also will introduce a new 3-liter packaging option for the refrigerator or counter along with a 20-liter packaging option for foodservice.

PATHWATER, Fremont, Calif., is introducing new Sparkling and Alkaline water innovations in functionally designed refillable bottles.

Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands and Pittsford, N.Y.-based Karma Wellness Water, Constellation Ventures’ first minority investment in a non-alcohol brand, have collaborated to launch a new marketing campaign to optimize the potential of the Karma beverage brand and its patented cap technology.

GOJAI, Ojai, Calif., announced the launch of its cornerstone line, GOJAI Organic. Launching at Natural Products Expo West, the new organic caffeinated sparkling waters are made from real fruit oils and organic unroasted coffee beans.  

The Alkaline Water Co. Inc. announced that its flagship brand Alkaline88 now is available in aluminum bottles in 500-ml sustainable single-serve packaging. 

Cott Corp., Tampa, Fla., continues its transition into a pure-play water solutions provider with its announcement that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Cott will sell S&D Coffee and Tea to Westrock Coffee Co. LLC for $405 million on a debt free and cash free basis, subject to a customary working capital adjustment, it says.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, reported another quarter of strong growth, along with achieving or exceeding all guidance for the full year 2019. The company continued to execute its growth strategy, allowing it to deliver strong revenue and profit growth for the quarter and full year while gaining value share globally, it says.

Boxed Water Is Better, Holland, Mich., announced it will add a 330-ml size to its line of water packaged in 100 percent recyclable and paper-based cartons. The current product assortment is available in 250-ml, 500-ml and 1-liter boxes that are packed in six-pack, 12-pack and 24-pack configurations.

Cott Corp., Tampa, Fla., announced that DS Services of America Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cott, substantially acquired all of the assets of Roaring Spring Water.