Sugar cut as drinks go low

New juice-based lines aim at the health-conscious SOFT drinks and even fruit juices have come under pressure from activists expressing concern on sugar consumption recently. But...
Boost cans

Trending energy

DEMAND for new flavours has been fueling innovation across the soft drinks category and energy brand Boost has brought its own NPD to the table
Pack shots of Pepsi Treats Strawberries 'N' Cream and Cream Soda.

Pepsi unveils new indulgent cola flavours

Pepsi has brought an extra level of indulgence to the cola sector with the zero sugar Pepsi Treats range, building on the brand's flavour innovations.

Sipping on a slimmer can

CCEP swapping 330ml for 250ml SIZE matters, according to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), as the firm moves to replace its 330ml Appletiser and Schweppes cans...
Friesland Campina has been supporting key workers.

Friesland lends a helping hand

Dairy-drink producer Friesland Campina has been doing its bit to support frontline workers during the coronavirus crisis
Pack shots of Lucozade Alert Ultimate Energy and Mango Peachade.

Lucozade Alert unveils new fruity flavour duo

Suntory Beverage & Food has expanded on its Lucozade Alert energy drinks range with two new fruit flavoured additions to its 250ml can range.
Sodastream

Pepsi range from Sodastream

Sodastream has introduced PepsiCo flavours to its range for the first time in the UK.
cans of low sugar energy drinks including boost monster and red bull

Shoppers thirsting for healthier energy drinks

More energy and sports drinks consumers are opting for zero or low-sugar offerings, as the energy drinks category continues to grow in the independent retail channel.
Sunmagic

Launched with a cap and sparkle

JUICE, smoothie and juice drink brand, Sunmagic, this month launches a new lightly sparkling juice drink, which it says is the UK’s first drink...

Water with a plus point

MAIN new product development so far this year on the AG Barr-marketed  Rockstar brand has been the  launch of what the Irn-Bru owner sees...
Cans of Irn-Bru XTRA Legends Edition are in the middle of an orange and blue background design with the outlines of mountains and clouds in the background. The left can is Irn-Bru XTRA Legends Edition Nessie Nectar and on the right is Irn-Bru XTRA Unicorn Tears.

Irn-Bru XTRA introduces mysterious Legend Editions range

Scottish consumers will be kept guessing all summer long as Irn-Bru XTRA has rolled out two new mystery flavours with the new Legends Edition.

Don’t forget the softies

As one of the holiday season’s busiest product categories, soft drinks offers party sales possibilities and more SOFTLY does it this Christmas. According to Kantar,...
A display of soft drinks in a supermarket

A category adapting to coronavirus

The coronavirus crisis has affected soft drink shopping behaviour according to Bestway Wholesale
Smartwater bottles

Health and hydration

It was one of the biggest trends of 2019, and the popularity of health-promoting products is likely to grow even more as we enter the 2020s.

Products meeting consumer desires

Three companies have been busy identifying gaps in the market and are consequently pushing new products that they reckon consumers will love.
2x irn bru energy

New push for energy

AG Barr has launched a £1m marketing campaign for Irn-Bru Energy.