Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo and Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VPX), Weston, Fla., the manufacturer of Bang Energy drinks, announced that they have entered into an exclusive alliance for PepsiCo to distribute the portfolio of Bang Energy beverages in the United States. This alliance is effective immediately and is set to significantly increase distribution of the Bang beverage lineup, it says

Milestone Brands LLC, Austin, Texas, announced that it has entered a joint venture with Grupo PSA of Mexico, bringing Campo Bravo, a 100 percent agave tequila, to the United States.

Danone Waters of America, White Plains, N.Y., announced that it will sell, distribute and merchandise Ferrarelle, an Italian sparkling natural mineral water, in the United States as of January 2020. The long-term master distribution agreement will focus on building the brand in the United States and includes Ferrarelle glass formats through on-premise channels.

Puerto de Indias, New York, is expanding distribution of its flagship Strawberry Gin this summer to new U.S. markets including Connecticut and Georgia.

ITO EN (North America) Inc., New York, announced that its Oi Ocha ready-to-drink (RTD) green tea brand, soon will be available in Walmart stores nationwide. Slated for placement in October, the company will launch two unsweetened flavors in the store: Oi Ocha green tea, Japan’s top selling brand, and Jasmine Green Tea, a popular green tea infused with jasmine flowers.

Baltimore-based Redwood Capital Investments LLC announced it has completed the acquisition of the Houston-area territory of Silver Eagle Distributors LP, which includes three counties: Ft. Bend, Montgomery and a significant portion of Harris, the company says. The new company will be known as Silver Eagle Distributors Houston.