Perrier, a brand of Nestlé SA, Vevey, Switzerland, expanded into the carbonated energy beverage market with its latest release: Perrier Energize. The effervescent mineral water from France sources its caffeine from organic green coffee and yerba mate extracts. Perrier Energize is available in three varieties — Pomegranate, Grapefruit and Tangerine — while delivering approximately the same amount of caffeine as an 8-ounce cup of coffee.

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., launched its latest innovation, Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage with a splash of real juice and functional ingredients.

CORE Hydration bottles made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, excluding the cap and label, now are on shelves nationwide. 

MSP Inc., a women-owned bottled water manufacturer, introduced Emerald Coast Ultra Pure Spring Water in 100 percent aluminum 16-ounce bottles. 

PepsiCo Recycling announced the introduction of PepsiCo BottleLoop, a new program offering easy and accessible recycling to PepsiCo customers to address logistical challenges and reduce plastic packaging waste.

In honor of International Family Equality Day May 2nd, LGBTQ+ community ally bubly sparkling water has partnered with nonprofit Family Equality, an organization with a mission to protect, support and connect LGBTQ+ families as they navigate obstacles. bubly will harness its trademark playful personality and positivity in support of Family Equality, with a campaign that puts a bubly twist on the traditional tropes of parenthood to generate wider awareness and critical financial support for LGBTQ+ families.

Named after a generation that is entrepreneurial, invites change, seeks connections and wants to be heard, GEN Z Water, Fayetteville, Ark., is shaking up the system. 

As we commemorate this year’s Earth Day and its theme, “Restore Our Earth,” the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is reminding consumers that if we each do our part and recycle, together we can improve the quality of our environment and decrease our use of virgin materials in all recyclable product packaging, including bottled water.  

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. reported first quarter 2021 results and provided an update on progress against its strategic initiatives. “We remain focused on emerging stronger and executing against our growth accelerators during the recovery phase. We are pleased with the progress we are making,” said James Quincey, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Co., in a statement. 

LaCroix, a brand of National Beverage Corp., released a trio of new flavors: Beach Plum, Black Razzberry and Guava São Paulo.