All Soft drinks articles – Page 2
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Product NewsAre metal bottles the next big thing for premium water? One firm thinks so
The business model for selling bottled water has traditionally rested on the idea that the more bottles of water you sell, the better the business will be. But industry disruptor Re:Water’s aluminium bottles are designed not only to be recycled, but also to be refilled and reused by consumers.
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Product NewsAlcohol-free drinks come of age
Growing numbers of people, and especially younger people, are reducing their alcohol consumption, with the practice of alternating between an alcoholic and a non-alcoholic drink when on a night out said to be deployed by about a quarter of all drinkers – the tactic so popular as to have its own name: zebra striping.
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NewsRefurbished Esso forecourt to feature two “massive” beer and soft drink caves
The rise of the forecourt beer cave continues apace, after a Scottish Esso-branded site announced it is to reopen with an 800sq ft refrigerated beer cave, and a separate soft drinks cave of the same size.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Seven things you need to know about carbonates
Despite upcoming rules on promoting sugary products, demographic changes, and maturing consumer tastes, the lucrative carbonates category is set to continue its effervescence in the convenience market, with limited edition lines, healthier options, and imaginative merchandising and promotions.
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NewsMeal deals in Wales face restrictions
The Welsh Senedd has narrowly voted to push forward with legislation that will impact where meal deals can be displayed in shops, while also banning multi-buy offers on high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) foods.
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NewsSlushies should not be consumed by children under eight, doctors warn
Children under the age of eight should not be allowed to drink slushy drinks, the British Medical Journal has warned, following multiple cases of youngsters becoming unwell shortly after consuming the iced beverages.
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NewsTikToker travels 110 miles to visit Valli Forecourts’ Sheffield petrol station
A Valli Forecourts petrol station is receiving unexpected publicity from a TikToker who travelled 110 miles to Sheffield to take a look at the site which she says has received “millions of views online”.
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Product NewsSanpellegrino Zero Added Sugar launching in the UK
Nestlé Waters has announced the launch of Sanpellegrino Zero Added Sugar in the UK.
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Product NewsRed Bull launches Zero version
Red Bull has broadened its no sugar offer with the global launch of Red Bull Zero. Delivering zero sugar and zero calories, it has the popular flavour of Red Bull original energy drink, the number one single serve soft drink in the market (Nielsen).
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS SOFT DRINKS: Festive fizz
While the warmer weather during the summer is a key sales time for soft drinks, so too is the cooler weather in December when friends and family gather to celebrate Christmas.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON ENERGY: Fuelled by flavour
Blueberry, vanilla, candyfloss and eucalyptus are not flavours typically associated with energy drinks – until now.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON RTD AND ICED COFFEE: Frappé fraternity
As I write this, it’s hot – nudging 25°C – which means consumers will be reaching for iced drinks, including coffee.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SOFT DRINKS: Finding flavour
When Lilt transitioned into Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit last year, taking its famous ‘totally tropical taste’ with it, who knew it would be such a hit.
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Product NewsRed Bull in variety multipack for first time
This summer, Red Bull aims to tap into the take-home occasion and drive trial with a new mixed multipack offered in four x 250ml (rrp £5.25) and four x 250ml price-marked pack (£5.35) exclusive to the impulse channel.
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Product NewsSneak Energy delivers summer campaign
Sneak Energy, distributed exclusively by World of Sweets, has launched a huge out-of-home (OOH) campaign.
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NewsBritvic reveals five-point plan to fuel forecourts’ soft drink sales by almost £5,000 per outlet
Britvic is suggesting five ways that will help forecourt operators boost annual soft drink sales by more than £4,900 per outlet.
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Promotional FeatureSoft drinks: the power of stocking the right range
As forecourts develop their food and drink offer, there is a huge opportunity to maximise soft drinks sales. Discover Britvic’s top tips to optimising your soft drinks selection and how to present it on shelf.
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NewsDeath at factory leads to Lucozade supply problems
A death at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Coleford manufacturing site could result in a shortage of supplies of the company’s drinks, which include Lucozade and Ribena.
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Product NewsFruit Punch joins Relentless range
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain (CCEP) is launching Relentless Fruit Punch.
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Product NewsTango Blasts into RTD format
The two Tango Ice Blast flavours – Tango Raspberry Blast and Tango Cherry Blast – are now available in a limited-edition, ready-to-drink format.