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Topo Chico Aguas Frescas Hard Seltzer, a summertime special inspired by a classic staple of street markets, taquerias and restaurants, is now on shelves. Offering a modern adult take on traditional aguas frescas, the hard seltzer comes in fruit flavors like Passionfruit Mango, Citrus Tamarind, Ripe Watermelon and Hibiscus Lime.

Boxed Water Is Better, Holland, Mich., has juiced-up its flavor lineup with watermelon. Available online, the latest addition to Boxed Water’s line of sustainably packaged water contains subtle hints of watermelon for the perfect refreshing summer beverage.

Seattle-based Jones Soda Co., the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, announced two new flavors of its Mary Jones cannabis-infused beverage brand. 

E. & J. Gallo Winery, Modesto, Calif., announced that it acquired Bev and its portfolio of premium canned wines and spritzers. The acquisition comes two years after Gallo obtained exclusive U.S. distribution rights for Bev and began to bring the brand to more consumers across the country.

PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., published its most recent Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Report, illustrating actions that are driving equity and further embedding pep+ into the organization. Key accomplishments include making progress on gender parity in management globally, maintaining pay equity, while supporting historically marginalized communities around the world. 

The Boston Beer Co.’s Truly Hard Seltzer, an innovator in the hard seltzer category, reintroduced its first spirits-based seltzer as Truly Vodka Soda. Rolling out now in time for the summer season, Truly Vodka Soda combines six-times-distilled vodka, real fruit juice and premium flavors, it says.

Los Angeles-based G.O.A.T. Fuel, the health-forward energy drink from Pro Football Hall of Famer and renowned NFL G.O.A.T. Jerry Rice, announced closing on its initial Series Seed round of financing, which was oversubscribed and raised $5 million, putting total funds raised since launching in 2020 during the pandemic at $12 million. 

The founders of Funky Buddha Brewery — Ryan and KC Sentz — are reacquiring their Oakland Park, Fla.-based business from Constellation Brands, Victor, N.Y. Both the Sentzs and Constellation agreed that now is the ideal time for the original owners to reclaim control of the company and focus on beverage innovation, new consumer experiences, and additional product lines.  

Rockstar Energy, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced that starting this weekend, the brand wants to “Fuel Your Drive” by giving away $50,000 to help summer travelers across the country get cash back at the pump and stay energized to get to their next destination. In addition to the Memorial Day weekend giveaway, to keep consumers fueled up and energized all summer long, Rockstar Energy will reward travelers with up to $5 cash back when they buy two products now through Labor Day, it says.