All Soft drinks articles – Page 3
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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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NewsWales facing ‘mass withdrawal’ over DRS glass go-ahead
A raft of trade bodies predicted that up to 97% of some product lines would be withdrawn from the Welsh market because the burden of compliance
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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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NewsWales gets DRS go-ahead for glass: the industry reacts
Reaction has been flooding in after the long-awaited decision from Westminster announced yesterday
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NewsWales given Internal Market go-ahead to include glass in deposit return scheme
The UK government today announced it had approved the Welsh government’s application under the Internal Market Act for devolved powers to push ahead with a breakaway DRS
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Category ReportWater, water everywhere: trends in bottled water 2026
Health-conscious Brits are buying more bottled water than ever. So, what are brands doing to reduce the resulting plastic waste?
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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.
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NewsCoca-Cola misses sales forecasts on muted US, Asia demand
Sales in the three months to 31 December climbed 5% organically to $11.8bn
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NewsCoca-Cola HBC boasts strong growth for fifth year in a row
The group singled out its energy portfolio as a standout performer in the year as volumes shot up 28.3%
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NewsKaoba secures first fundraise to back expansion of cacao-based drink
Sparkling soda startup Kaoba has raised £500k to help it scale in 2026
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Comment & OpinionFeedback: ASA and eco claims, HFSS rules and mackerel prices
This week’s letters page reveals the tightrope brands walk between clear claims, credible health regulation and responsible sourcing
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NewsCoca-Cola launches cherry flavour inspired by ‘nostalgic soda floats’
More than half of the cola segment’s growth last year came from cherry-flavoured colas
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NewsDisposable vape ban hits convenience footfall, as soft drinks and RTDs drive growth
Inflation and regulatory changes, including the disposable vape ban, have hit convenience particularly hard
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NewsCarlsberg profits fizz thanks to Britvic combination
Annual revenues at the group in 2025 shot up 18.8% to DKK 89.1bn (£10.3bn) and volumes increased 17.7% following its first full year of ownership of the soft drinks supplier
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NewsPepsiCo to cut Doritos and Lay’s prices following consumer backlash
The snacks and beverage maker said ‘extensive consumer feedback around affordability limitations’ was behind the move
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NewsTenzing adds Natural Energy+ to tap growing functional demand
Natural Energy+ had been ‘created to meet growing consumer demand for targeted, functional benefits’, Tenzing said
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NewsAG Barr buys Fentimans and Frobishers in £50m adult soft drinks play
‘Double-digit’ profit growth at the Scottish drinks group helped fund the deals, with Frobishers’ £13m price tag paid entirely from AG Barr’s net cash position at the end of 2025