Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va., announced that it has acquired Essentia Water, Bothell, Wash. Essentia pioneered ionized alkaline water more than 20 years ago and is a leading brand in that space in the United States. This transaction is part of Nestlé's continued transformation of its global water business, which was announced in June 2020. The company is sharpening its portfolio to focus on international premium and mineral water brands and healthy hydration products, such as functional water. 

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. introduced Ocean Spray Wave, a naturally caffeinated sparkling water with a splash of real fruit juice.

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. announced the release of Serafina, the retailer’s new proprietary sparkling water. Imported from Italy, the sparkling mineral water brand was created exclusively for 7-Eleven and comes in three flavors: Original, Organic Lime and Organic Lemon Ginger.

AHA, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., is expanding its line of sparkling waters with two new releases: Raspberry + Acai and Mango + Black Tea.

Designed with healthy teen hydration in mind, PepsiCo released Frutly, a hydrating juice water. 

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., released one of its newest product innovations: Frutly, a hydrating juice water designed with teens in mind. A newcomer to the juice aisle, Frutly is made with water, fruit juice and electrolytes for taste to provide flavorful hydration and a good source of vitamins C and E, the company says.

Indeed Brewing Co. launched a canned CBD-infused seltzer: Lull. The non-alcohol CBD seltzer is an exclusive in Minneapolis and Milwaukee taprooms.

Essentia Water, Bothell, Wash., announced that it contributed more than $1 million to key initiatives in 2020, through its Believe+ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Platform. 

Spindrift, Newton, Mass., is putting its signature spin on a summertime favorite.

Marking bubly’s first new line since its 2018 launch, the sparkling water brand announced the release of bubly bounce, a collection of caffeinated sparkling waters that are free of calories, sweeteners and artificial flavors.