Soft drinks
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Comment & OpinionWe need a consistent UK-wide DRS policy
A consistent DRS policy would have benefits for consumers, producers and retailers alike, says Marnie Millard, president of the BSDA
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News
Irn-Bru brings back original full-sugar recipe under ‘1901’ name
It has launched in 750ml glass bottles.
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Category Report
The trickle down effect: bottled water category report 2021
On-the-go sales of bottled water have suffered a leak. But take-home remains largely intact. So how is the category likely to fare post-Covid?
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News
Lucozade hits back at ‘shrinkflation’ claims
Shoppers took to social media this week to air their frustration at finding one-litre bottles of Lucozade Energy had been knocked down to 900ml
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Promotional Feature
Why the market for RTD coffee is growing
Ready-to-drink coffee accounted for almost 10% of soft drinks sales growth in the last year, outperforming many rivals. Experts from Costa Coffee and its RTD distributor Coca-Cola European Partners discuss the segment’s burgeoning prospects.
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News
Dash Water to enter mixer market with launch of soda range
Dash is foraying into the mixer category with a lineup of flavoured soda waters it says are “made for mixing”
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News
Pepsi Max adds no-caffeine cola line
Britvic said the caffeine-free segment had “massive growth potential”
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News
Calls to extend sugar tax as study shows soft drinks levy success
New research claims the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) has reduced sugar consumption from soft drinks by 30g per household a week
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News
Nix & Kix hits £500k crowdfunding target as it launches in US with Coke-backed distributor Iris Nova
The five strong-range of canned drinks will be distributed across the US by Coca-Cola-backed Iris Nova via its DTC platform.
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News
Highland Spring launches large-format packs to claw back sales after £37m drop
Highland Spring lost a quarter of its value over the past year
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Category Report
Spelling out the benefits: juices & smoothies category report 2021
Juices and smoothies were suffering. But in the pandemic, brands have highlighted their vitamin C and D content to deliver growth
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News
Capri-Sun makes debut in squash with functional duo
The squash contains no artificial colours or flavours, no added sugar and is enhanced with vitamins
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News
Ribena ditches plastic for recyclable paper straws
The paper straws were first trialled in Tesco stores in spring 2020, and have now rolled out fully across Ribena’s range
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Comment & Opinion
How can companies drive diversity and see the benefits faster?
We proactively encourage and support network groups on disability, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality and strongly believe that if you start with inclusion and get that right, diversity will follow, says Paul Graham, MD of Britvic and vice-president of the British Soft Drinks Association
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News
Square Root wins Sainsbury’s listings for core soda trio
It was “exciting to be recognised” by Sainsbury’s as “a bold and authentic brand ready to make its supermarket debut”, said Square Root
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Comment & Opinion
If Coke can stick to its plastic promises, it can make a real difference
There’s been more than a little scepticism about Coke’s latest green announcement
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Analysis & Features
Marketing: How fmcg brands are taking gaming to another level
The increasingly sophisticated world of online gaming and its ever-growing popularity is giving fmcg brands new advertising opportunities. So how are they getting gamers on board?
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News
AG Barr to challenge Rockstar with Rubicon Raw Energy range
They are touted as being made with 20% fruit juice and contain natural caffeine from green coffee beans
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News
Tenzing launches carbon offsetting campaign at Co-op stores
The campaign will run until 9 February
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News
Square Root to launch £350k crowdfunding drive
It will offer up 7.2% of its equity, giving the business a pre-money valuation of £4.5m
