All Soft drinks articles
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do new sugar tax thresholds mean for drinks suppliers?
The soft drinks sugar levy threshold has been lowered, leaving suppliers feeling victimised. What impact will the changes have?
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NewsAG Barr boosts commercial team with three new hires
The new hires will report into COO Dino Labbate
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NewsDairy industry slams sugar tax extension as ‘flawed’ as consultation kicks off
Last week, it was revealed the government was consulting on proposals to end the exemption from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy for milk-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitutes such as oats or rice
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NewsDRS D-day: reaction as UK Deposit Management Organisation appointed
The government yesterday confirmed it had appointed an industry coalition called the UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) to run the £1.13bn DRS scheme, due to launch in October 2027
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Comment & OpinionThe DRS clock is now ticking. Will the UK DMO offer a smooth road ahead?
In the long history of the food and drink industry, few subjects have managed to generate as many rows and bust-ups as the DRS
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NewsLandmark day as deposit return scheme body gets government go-ahead at last
Bosses from across the industry said it was vital for the DMO and the government to work together to ensure the ‘smooth running’ of the “landmark” new regime
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Sam Tyzack, national account manager, CCEP
‘The opportunity to work abroad appealed, as Coca-Cola operates in nearly every country in the world
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Comment & OpinionIrn-Bru’s strange farmers reveal new flavour origins
Irn-Bru’s new ads take us to Loch Ness and a unicorn farm
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Comment & OpinionSugar levy extension punishes a trailblazing soft drinks sector
Moving the goalposts punishes an industry that has led the way on reformulation, says Gavin Partington, director general of the British Soft Drinks Association
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Comment & OpinionSoft drinks sugar tax hike is a ‘seismic kick in the teeth’
Lowering the sugar tax threshold is a seismic kick in the teeth for a sector that arguably has done more than any other to remove sugar from the national diet
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NewsJimmy’s Iced Coffee launches limited-edition Donut flavour
The launch will be backed by PoS and a nationwide sampling campaign
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Category ReportGut instinct: trends in soft drinks 2025
Soft drinks carrying gut health claims are turning heads among investors and winning space in stores. So, who’s cashing in most?
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NewsAG Barr in early talks to offload Strathmore water
Soft drinks giant AG Barr is looking to offload Strathmore water just one month after announcing it was scrapping the brand completely
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NewsYouTube stars Willne and James Marriott debut Rodd’s iced coffee
Three dairy-free SKUs will roll into Sainsbury’s stores on 30 April
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NewsCoca-Cola HBC’s ‘strong start’ to 2025 buoyed by emerging markets
Organic revenue increased by 10.6% in the first quarter of 2025, with 1.8% growth in volumes
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Category ReportHas pop lost its cool? Trends in soft drinks 2025
Hip, young shoppers are turning their backs on traditional sodas in favour of trendy soft drinks sold on health cues and naturalness
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NewsPlenish unveils juice shots range for kids and revamped dosing bottle
The innovations represented ‘a significant next step in the shots category’, said owner Carlsberg Britvic
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NewsSoft drinks bosses rage as sugar levy change set to hit 900 products
Household brands caught up in the move include Lucozade Energy, Fanta, Tango, Dr Pepper and Irn-Bru
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NewsRare quarterly earnings miss sees PepsiCo shares fall flat
Shares in PepsiCo have now slumped by over 20% in the past year.
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NewsHarry Brompton’s Iced Tea seals £2m investment to fuel growth
The funds will be used to scale Harry Brompton’s in UK grocery, accelerate NPD efforts and expand into new channels