LIFEWTR introduced the Black Art Rising Series, a new limited-time bottle collection featuring the artistic expressions of three new Black purpose-led artists: Adler Guerrier, Dawn Okoro and Tajh Rust. 

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. 

TEN Alkaline Spring Water released 12-ounce sustainable aluminum packaging for its 10-pH water. The company also announced the distribution expansion of the new packaging with national partners United Natural Foods (UNFI) and KEHE Group.

OXIGEN Water, Vancouver, British Columbia and Los Angeles, announced that Stephen Curry has joined the company as an investor, Board Adviser and global face of the brand.

Vernon, Calif.-based Perfect Hydration has launched a new 1-gallon size for its 9.5+ pH alkaline bottled water.

Perfect Hydration, an ultra-purified 9.5-pH alkaline water with electrolytes, recently launched three new sizes to its product lineup: a 1.5-liter, one-liter six-pack, and one-gallon bottle.

Los Angeles-based Icelandic Glacial announced a multifaceted sustainability initiative that includes plastic reduction and new packaging innovation. By 2021, Icelandic Glacial plans to use 50 percent post-consumer recycled plastic (rPET) in its PET packaging and offer its still and sparkling varieties in aluminum cans. The company also will introduce a new 3-liter packaging option for the refrigerator or counter along with a 20-liter packaging option for foodservice.

PATHWATER, Fremont, Calif., is introducing new Sparkling and Alkaline water innovations in functionally designed refillable bottles.

As people tend to indulge on food and beverage options around the holidays, January tends to be a time where better-for-you solutions shine. This trend holds true for Beverage Industry’s Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll.

The Alkaline Water Co. Inc. announced that its flagship brand Alkaline88 now is available in aluminum bottles in 500-ml sustainable single-serve packaging.