One Rock Capital Partners LLC, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., announced completion of the previously announced acquisition of Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) from Nestlé S.A.

U.S. grocery consumers have flocked online at a rate never seen previously because of the COVID pandemic, with time savings being the primary motivating factor rather than COVID-related safety concerns.

evian, a brand of Danone North American, White Plains, N.Y., unveiled evian+, an innovative new product range outside of its premium still waters that also is packaged in a new way. evian+ Feed Your Mind features a range of flavored sparkling mineral enhanced drinks, packaged in recyclable aluminum cans ― a first for the brand. 

Kings & Convicts Brewing Co., the San Diego-headquartered owner of Ballast Point, announced it is moving forward with a retail expansion of the 25-year-old craft brewery into Northern California. Ballast Point San Francisco is expected to open by the end of the year and will join the craft brewery's five Southern California locations in San Diego, Anaheim and Long Beach.

Through a collaboration with Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., Dunkin' is launching ready-to-drink bottled Iced Coffee in Girl Scout Cookie inspired flavors, keeping fans refreshed and running with their favorite cookie flavors. This is the first time the iconic Thin Mints, Coconut Caramel and S'mores flavors will be available in bottles of iced coffee.

LIFEWTR, a brand of PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., debuts LIFEWTR Immune Support, a new water beverage with 10 percent of the recommended daily value of zinc, aiding normal immune function. The launch marks the first product extension for the bottled water brand since its inception in 2017.

Best friends and entrepreneurs Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough introduced their company: Fresh Vine Wine, an exclusive collection of premium low-carb, low-calorie, gluten-free, and keto- and vegan-friendly wines available nationwide.

Infinium Spirits officially announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to San Diego, right in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, at 5th and Market. 

To support New York-based Diageo North America’s growth strategy in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, the company announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and install two can lines at a new facility in Plainfield, Ill. With an investment of approximately $80 million, the site will have the capacity to produce more than 25 million cases of RTDs a year, including Smirnoff seltzers and the newly launched spirits-based RTD cocktails from Crown Royal and Ketel One Botanicals.

Pepsi, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced the nationwide rollout of Pepsi Mango, the brand's first new permanent flavored cola in five years. The new variety combines bright citrus and rich caramel notes, according to the company.