PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Las Vegas-based Rockstar Energy Beverages for $3.85 billion.

The Coca-Cola Co. released Coca-Cola Energy, an energy drink that is aimed at providing consumers with an approachable option to the energy drink category, it says. 

Zero-carbohydrate, branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage company NOCCO is launching its limited-edition Miami variety in select markets.

So Good So You has released two new organic, plant-based probiotic juice shots: Sleep and Beauty. These cold-pressed juices are made with whole-food ingredients, and are 100 percent organic, non-GMO and contain 1 billion probiotics in every bottle, the company says.

28 Black has released a taurine-, gluten- and lactose-free premium energy drink.

Pittsburgh-based GNC Holdings Inc. announced the launch of MAD PONY ENERGY, available exclusively at the retailer and on GNC.com. Featuring nature-based extract NeuroFactor and 200 mg of caffeine, the new beverage is available in Cherry Berry, Orange Mango and Watermelon.

Sunshine Beverages announced the launch of its zero sugar, zero calorie line of Sparkling Energy Waters.