The U.S. liquid refreshment beverage market grew again in 2017, with retail sales increasing about 3 percent and volume by around 2 percent, according to newly released preliminary data from Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), New York.

Core Power introduced a new flavor in convenience stores.

Iconic Protein introduced two new flavors: Golden Milk and Coconut Matcha.

Kill Cliff expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new endurance beverage, Endure. 

BiPro USA, a brand of Agropur Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Agropur Cooperative, introduced the fourth flavor in its BiPro Protein Water lineup, a caffeinated protein water, Orange BiPro Protein Water.  

Vitaminwater, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co., will launch active, a new line, in January. 

Only What You Need Inc. now offers OWYN ready-to-drink, plant-based protein shakes, which boast 20 grams of plant protein, organic greens and more than 500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids. 

Whole Foods Market, a division of Seattle-based Amazon, announced the most anticipated food trends for the year ahead. Floral flavors, functional mushrooms and root-to-stem recipes are just a few of the picks expected to take off in 2018.