16 August 2026

Hot hydration brands chase big valuations amid global wellness boom

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Australian start-ups Hyro and Sodii are expanding overseas at a time when global consumer giants are spending big to acquire the latest viral product.

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Two European liner service changes have emerged, with Sidra Line no longer advertising its Havana Med Service and DFDS expanding its weekly Belgium-UK-Norway connection, according to DynaLiners. Sidra Line suspends Havana Med Service Sidra Line no longer advertises its Havana Med Service (HMS), which was launched in August 2025. According to DynaLiners, the service initially covered various ports in the Mediterranean basin. However, it was ultimately concentrated on Türkiye and operated at an approximately monthly frequency. DFDS adds Drammen to Belgium-UK-Norway link Meanwhile, DFDS will add Drammen to its weekly service connecting Belgium, the United Kingdom and Norway.

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