All Adult soft drinks articles
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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
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: PackUK bailout, Diageo shock and the Big 30
The Treasury is bailing out PackUK to cover the shortfall from its new EPR tax, while Diageo’s share price crashed 13% as new CEO Dave Lewis slashed dividends and criticised off-trade service. Meanwhile, the NFU secured £345m for farmers and retail crime figures showed the biggest fall since the pandemic
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NewsVital Drinks scores £1m to back Harry Kane push ahead of World Cup
The functional drinks challenger will use the money to support further retail expansion after winning listings in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Ocado, as well as expanding into foodservice through Brakes
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NewsGut health soda brand Poppi to make UK debut
The sodas are low in sugar and calories, made with real fruit juice and contain added prebiotics
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NewsSuntory Beverage & Food to invest £25m in Coleford factory improvements
The investment follows a major sustainability project announced last year to electrify the Coleford factory
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NewsDr Pepper taps ‘demand for bold flavours’ with Cream Swirl NPD
It follows the launch of Dr Pepper Cherry Crush Zero Sugar last year
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NewsVimto turns to fans for new limited-edition flavours
Vimto Fans’ Edition was created to ‘deliver standout shelf presence and drive incremental impulse sales’
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NewsBeet It beats sales watermark on back of wellness boom
Beet it had now grown sales by 58% in the space of two years, the James White Drinks-owned brand said
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NewsFanta extends its core range with grape-flavoured variant
Sales of grape flavoured soft drinks are up 8.1% year on year, according to NIQ data
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Analysis & FeaturesWill AG Barr’s acquisition of Fentimans and Frobishers fizz or froth?
Investors approve of AG Barr’s move for Frobishers and Fentimans
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NewsAG Barr appoints first chief digital and technology officer
He joins from global healthcare specialist Haleon
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NewsRed Bull adds Cherry Sakura flavour under Spring Edition sub-range
Spring Edition Cherry Sakura offers ‘floral and fruity notes’
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NewsDash donates cans to help convenience retailers support their communities
Selected retailers included Shop Around The Clock on Ashford Road in Kent and Nisa Local in Shrewsbury
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ProfilesTrip CEO Olivia Ferdi on family, calm and the Oscars
‘Consumers are looking for more than just a drink; they’re looking for a mood’
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NewsHydrate Drinks Group leaves creditors £8.5m out of pocket
Hydrate Drinks Group burnt through more than £19m across numerous funding rounds dating back to 2020
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NewsNestlé Waters brings Maison Perrier line to UK shoppers
Maison Perrier first launched in Canada in 2024 and has since rolled out to more than 80 markets globally.