Sparkling new cans

BRITVIC has boosted its water portfolio with the launch of a new range of infused sparkling waters.
Moose Juice Berry can

Looking beyond the tax

ENERGY drinks offering more bang for the buck will be the ones to come out on top once the dust has settled from the introduction of the sugar tax

Energetic start to 2022

REFRESCO has its eyes on expansion within the sports drinks category next year, and the firm reckons its Emerge Sport range is perfectly placed to capitalise on growing demand.

Spending big on zero sugar

Lucozade Zero is the subject of a new, £2.5 million multimedia advertising campaign

Bottling success for January sales

Bottled water can be a valuable category
Woman drinking water from bottle

On the go is coming back

The pandemic may have flipped some category trends on their head, but demand for bottled water continues to be a key component in any c-store soft drinks offer.
Goodness Shakes

Shaking off the past with a brand revamp

For Goodness Shakes has embarked on a complete rebrand in a move which the firm believes will attract a wider customer base and drive growth in protein shakes

Small producer’s bonny deal

FAMILY owned Scottish soft drinks company Bon Accord has signed a new deal to supply Morrisons stores in Scotland.
Spar Blue Bear

Bear gets a makeover

SPAR UK is revamping its Blue Bear energy drink range. The new design is intended to increase standout. Blue Bear, said to be worth...
GlaxoSmithKline has introduced a new sports drink Champions’ Choice, in partnership with Jenson Button and Vodafone McLaren Mercedes. Scottish energy drink Supernatural is new to the market.

Functional choices – Consumers looking at big picture

THE economic downturn has made consumers think more about what value means, and the change in attitude has affected their sport and energy drinks...

Size matters ahead of the World Cup

NEW work on its low-calorie brands and significant developments on pack formats make up some of the work being carried out by Coca-Cola Enterprises...

Coconut in a can

COCONUT water soda Big Boss Palm has landed in the UK. Big Boss Palm’s coconut and vanilla soda is said to taste like a “clean...

Secondary sites a big hit in stores

PREMIUM tonic and mixer brand Franklin & Sons has been touting the benefits of freestanding display units, claiming secondary siting is helping to drive soft drinks growth

Juicing up drinks to go sales

VALUE is one of the biggest attractions for consumers according to Juiceburst and that has influenced its introduction of £1 PMPs in orange, apple,...

Growing appeal of bottled water

A long hot summer can boost bottled water sales enormously but according to one major producer 2016 is already looking good. Nestlé says that...

Function over fat loss

Managing director of Red Star Brands offers his assessment of what the health conscious consumer is seeking out when purchasing a soft drink