The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages has launched Waiākea Paʻa, a premium reusable glass bottle range, establishing a highly diversified packaging portfolio for the hospitality and retail sectors.

Primo Brands Corporation has announced an organisational restructure, appointing PepsiCo veteran Vaughn Dickinson to a key commercial role and eliminating the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Svedka Vodka has expanded its ready-to-drink portfolio with Svedka Vodka Water, a still, zero-sugar canned cocktail range packaged in a transparent format.

Instant-commerce platform Gopuff has partnered with Tom Brady to launch Good Nut, a premium certified organic coconut water line entering the fast-growing hydration category.

Primo Brands has expanded its premium water portfolio with the launch of Saratoga Collection, a four-strong range of flavoured sparkling waters designed for retail distribution.

Supergoop! founder Holly Thaggard and son Will Thaggard have launched WaterOuai, a premium canned water brand utilising advanced SUPERCAN polymer-coating technology to eliminate microplastic and chemical migration.

Vienna-based hydration pioneer waterdrop has closed a funding round exceeding 100 million euros, securing strategic backing from Atlantic Grupa and Aspeya to scale its direct-to-consumer infrastructure.

Pop & Bottle has expanded its RTD portfolio into the functional hydration category, launching a Matcha Coconut Water line that combines ceremonial-grade matcha with over 600mg of natural electrolytes to target the "clean energy" wellness market.