As the summer solstice officially came and went, consumers continue to thirst for refreshing beverages. In the Readers’ Choice: New Product poll for May, Beverage Industry readers’ selected Raspberry Rose and Strawberry Ginger VOSS Flavored Sparkling Water.

Pep Talk, a brand of Minneapolis-based Make it Simple, continues to expand its retail footprint throughout the United States.

Newton, Mass.-based Spindrift Sparkling Water and brand ambassador and actress Kristen Bell launched a new summer campaign to accelerate the brand’s awareness and further distinguish itself from competition as the first sparkling water made with real-squeezed fruit, the company says.

VOSS Water introduced two new flavors in its sparkling water lineup: Raspberry Rose and Strawberry Ginger. 

Built to reflect how people drink water today, the new hydration platform from Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc. is a connected ecosystem that responds to the rise in consumption of low-and-no-sugar drinks as well as heightened focus on plastic's effect on the environment. As part of PepsiCo's Beyond the Bottle efforts, the new system makes it easier for people to stay hydrated, digitally track their hydration, and help meet the growing consumer demand for more sustainable packaging, the company says.

smartwater, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co., introduced smartwater sparkling flavored water in three varieties: strawberry blood orange, fuji apple pear and raspberry rose. 

Waterloo Sparkling Water released two new flavors: Grape and Strawberry. 

Plant-based beverage innovator Napa Hills is launching a sparkling water that deliver the antioxidants of red wine, without alcohol, sugar or calories. 

Clear/Cut Phocus launched its line of sparkling caffeinated waters in five flavors: Natural, Grapefruit, Cucumber, Blood Orange, and Yuzu & Lime.