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. 

Aquafina, a brand of PepsiCo Inc., added a line of flavored, sparkling water to its portfolio. 

Sparkling Ice, a brand of TalkingRain Beverage Co., announced the addition of a new line to its portfolio: Sparkling Ice Essence of Sparkling Water. 

A new survey from industry consultants Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), New York, and Boston-based Fluent, a leading college marketing and insights agency, found that taught to make healthy choices from a young age, Gen Z college students take that lesson seriously when reaching for beverages. Practicality and natural products are preferred, while artificial ingredients and crazy fads are likely to cue a collective eye-roll, the companies say. 

Formula Four Beverages Inc. now offers OXiGEN Water. 

VOSS of Norway added to new flavors to its sparkling water lineup: Lemon Cucumber and Tangerine Lemongrass.