New York-based Brockmans Gin Ltd. named Guy Lawrence as its chief executive officer (CEO). Lawrence joined the company one year ago as managing director and is replacing co-founder Neil Everitt, who remains on the Board and is the company’s largest shareholder.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced that its newest innovation ― Coca-Cola with Coffee ― has made its buzzed-about U.S. debut. 

Ree Drummond, famously known as The Pioneer Woman, represented by Earthbound Brands, announced that they have partnered with coffee producer Zavida Coffee Roasters to provide customers across the country with a new, premium coffee line.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Miami and Dallas, announced that it has expanded its distribution agreement in 16 additional markets with family owned Sonoma County winery Rodney Strong Wine Estates. This strategic alignment will help further strengthen Rodney Strong’s footprint in the United States and leverage Southern Glazer’s scale, expertise and Proof eCommerce platform to drive growth for its portfolio, the company says.

Castello del Poggio, a brand of Zonin1821, announced a fresh rebrand by drinks design specialist Denomination to elevate its position in the U.S. market, and compete with challenger brands from within the sweet wine and Italian sectors.

No Days Wasted (NDW Labs Inc.), Vancouver, British Columbia, announced that Chase Claypool, rookie NFL wide receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has joined the brand as an ambassador and spokesperson. Claypool will play an active role in demonstrating the benefits of the No Days Wasted brand — specifically, focusing on its new Hydration Replenisher and immune support products, the company says.

PowerPlant Ventures announced that the fund has acquired ZICO coconut water from The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta. PowerPlant Ventures, a growth equity investor, was co-founded and is co-led by Mark Rampolla, who is the brand visionary behind ZICO, which he founded in 2004 and sold to The Coca-Cola Co. in 2013. 

SodaStream and bubly, both entities within Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, joined forces to give consumer more ways to enjoy freshly made sparkling water.

Michelob ULTRA, a brand of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, is launching a hard seltzer for people who prioritize natural flavors and enjoy an active lifestyle. Michelob ULTRA Organic Seltzer hits shelves nationwide this month with three flavors: Cucumber Lime, Spicy Pineapple and Peach Pear.

BODYARMOR LYTE Sports Drink, a brand of Whitestone, N.Y.-based BODYARMOR, announced a new equity partnership with 7-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood.