All Adult soft drinks articles
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NewsPerfectTed extends RTD Matcha Latte range with Blueberry and Original flavours
The new duo has landed in Whole Foods Market
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NewsBottlegreen splashes £3m on NPD and brand refresh
The SHS Group-owned brand has unveiled a spree of innovation hitting stores this spring
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NewsCoca‑Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine relaunched in ‘sophisticated’ black can
To support the relaunch, CCEP has partnered with the upcoming 007 First Light video game for an on-pack promotion
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NewsLipton eyes Gen Z shoppers with cold brew teabag range
The NPD presented “a significant opportunity for retailers to capitalise on evolving consumer habits”, Lipton Teas & Infusions said.
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NewsSoft Drinks Industry Levy expansion to have ‘extremely small’ impact, IFS warns
Changes would reduce the average per-person calorie intake by just 0.3 kcal per day, according to the IFS
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NewsShades by Niko confectionery brand tops 2026 NIQ Million Club cohort
Shades is backed by Candy Kittens co-founders’ investment fund Tuckshop London
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NewsFever-Tree profits hit by potential EPR levy impact
Fever-Tree made a £2.8m provision related to the EPR levy in case its legal challenge against the Environment Agency fails. The drinks group said it remained confident its on-trade 200ml bottles fell outside the scope of the scheme and should be exempt
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Analysis & FeaturesNPD rolling out at The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026
Just a few examples of products buyers will be able to see at the event in Birmingham
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NewsIrn-Bru adds ‘nostalgic’ ice cream flavour to core range
The NPD will sit under Irn-Bru’s recently rebadged sugar-free range Irn-Bru Zero
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NewsLiving Things lands investment from European spring water supplier Spadel Group
Neither party disclosed the amount invested by Spadel Group, or the size of its ticket
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NewsLondon Essence launches tonic without sugar or artificial sweeteners
The NPD would ‘cater to shoppers seeking health-conscious choices’ supplier Carlsberg Britvic said
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NewsWindmill Organics adds non-HFSS protein puffs and kombucha
‘Protein and functional drinks remain two of the most dynamic areas in grocery,’ said Windmill Organics
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NewsBoost founder Simon Gray launches budget-friendly functional soft drink
Cans in Apple & Elderflower, Black Cherry and Mango & Passionfruit will roll out from 30 March
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NewsFunctional soft drinks outshone low & no-alcohol in Dry January, data shows
Across cola, flavoured carbonates, lemonade, sports and energy, functional variants grew by 28.5% to £11.3m in January,
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NewsPlenish rolls out ingredient-led rebrand and ‘biggest ever’ campaign
It comes with Plenish having outpaced broader category growth in juice shots
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NewsPowerade eyes ‘Plus’ functional line extension
It is unclear which added functional benefits Powerade would seek to add under a ‘Powerade Plus’ line extension
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NewsDot Dot Bubble Tea ready to take east Asian drink mainstream with JamJar backing
Founder Yan Ying, who appeared on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den last year, created the UK’s first ready-to-drink bubble tea when she launched the business in 2023
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NewsPoppi ditches prebiotic claim for UK soda launch
Poppi’s sodas contain 3g of fibre per can, well below the 12g specified in the specific authorised claim on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register
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NewsRibena adds zero added sugar Summer Fruits NPD
The flavour joins a Ribena lineup that includes Blackcurrant, Strawberry and Pineapple & Passion Fruit
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Comment & OpinionThe EPR effect: how a ‘hidden tax’ is transforming drinks marketing
With such fundamental changes as EPR, brands must reconsider how to present their products, says Mark Dodds, chair of the CIM Food, Drink, and Agriculture Group