Launched in the UK this year, Fuze Tea from CCEP is already available in 40 other markets.

NPD plays it cool

ANOTHER big gun has entered the UK iced-tea market following the launch of Fuze Tea
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Coconut water connoiseurs demand higher quality

AS coconut water joins the mainstream, fans are becoming more discerning, argues one provider. According to Foco, some brands are blending and mixing coconuts...
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Scots soft drinks fans show their independent spirit

WHETHER we call it ginger, juice or a bottle of skoosh, Brits, and especially Scots, are ensuring that the soft drinks category continues to...

Why fruit juice is not the problem

THE anti-sugar lobby may be damaging consumers’ health by targeting fruit juices. That’s the word from Refresco Gerber, the soft drinks manufacturer, packager and...
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Coca-Cola festive packs want to be at the party

Santa’s red and white suit has become a regular feature in Coca-Cola’s festive packaging and he is back on their packs this year.

Chance for stores to snap up a prize

Boost launches 12 for price of 10 promo alongside one litre for £1 PMP release running through April

A new zero in energy range

BIG cans are driving the energy drinks category according to Adrian Troy, head of marketing at AG Barr, and he says that flavoured energy...

New look creates growth

LANDMARK Wholesale has given its own-brand sports and energy drinks brand LSV Isotonic a new look. Senior trading controller Jon Burton said: “LSV Isotonic is...
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A fresh take on energy drinks

Radnor Hills is naturally boosted with seven B vitamins, which help the body to release energy, and 70mg of natural caffeine – around the same kick as a cup of coffee

Youth is seeking out quality in the chiller

YOUNG adults are turning away from the core soft drinks range in favour of smaller craft brands, Bundaberg has claimed, with so called ‘millennials’...
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Energy without sugar

Value and volume growth hasn’t bred complacency as energy brands continue to invest in low and no sugar

Trip with fungi on the shelf

Trip has rolled out its new Mindful Blend range to take advantage of the rising popularity the functional ingredients have found on social media.
Range of drinks options from Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company and Britvic UK as part of a merger between the two companies.

Carlsberg Britvic launches in massive change for drinks industry

Major drinks companies Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company and Britvic have merged together to deliver the newly launched drinks firm – Carlsberg Britvic.
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Carbon free soft drinks brand lands

Carbon-neutral soft drinks brand The Naked Collective has launched in the UK, offering a range of health-focused functional drinks

Convenience holds the key

ALCOHOL isn’t the only sector that appeals to students and young workers. Soft drinks is another important category, where companies market strongly to young adults. For...
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Still booming

ENERGY drinks, including functional or stimulant drinks and glucose-based drinks, have been the star performers in the soft drinks market for many years. That’s been...