Green Circle Capital Partners, New York, announced the completion of an equity capital raise for Pittsford, N.Y.-based Karma Culture LLC, makers of Karma Wellness Water and Karma Probiotics. 

Mattoni Natural Mineral Water, a brand of Incendium Global Inc., added four new flavors to its line of flavored mineral waters: Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange and Peach. 

Culver City, Calif.-based Zevia, the zero-calorie, naturally sweetened soda brand, announced the addition of two new product lines to its portfolio: Energy and Sparkling Water. The new lines will complement the brand's existing share of the natural zero-calorie soda market in the United States, the company says.

Aquafina, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., announced the brand's first-ever film partnership of the upcoming summer release of “Ice Age: Collision Course.” In conjunction with the movie, which hits theaters July 22, Aquafina will roll out a custom TV spot and a national consumer sweepstakes, along with engaging retail and digital initiatives, the company says.

Dasani, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co., launched two new flavors in its Sparkling line — Raspberry Lemonade and Tropical Pineapple.

The tremendous rise in U.S. bottled water consumption has resulted in significant caloric savings, according to a new study from the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), New York. As Americans increasingly have opted for calorie-free bottled water instead of other beverages, they have collectively cut 61 to 68 trillion calories during the past 15 years (2000-2015), the market research firm reports. 

New York-based Aqua Carpatica has earned national distribution for its naturally sparkling mineral and still spring varieties in Kroger stores. The brand's authorization at Kroger will significantly increase availability for its naturally alkaline, nitrate-free waters throughout the United States, the company says.  

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), Alexandria, Va., in conjunction with New York-based Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), released 2015 bottled water statistics, which show that Americans’ consumption of bottled water increased by 7.9 percent and bottled water sales are up 8.9 percent from the previous year, according to the companies.

Ramlösa, a brand of Swedish Trading Co., announced the launch of its flavored sparkling mineral water line in select markets in the United States.