All Soft drinks articles
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NewsInnocent teams up with Notpla to trial no-bottle edible juice shots
Some 78% of people who tried the pods said they would buy them if they were available today
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Comment & OpinionFanta raids the AI slop shop for Halloween abomination
The brand has sort-of come up with a trailer for something called ‘Halloween Forever’, which loosely revolves around ‘the magic elixir said to be the source of all power’
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NewsCoca-Cola raises annual forecasts as Q3 growth outstrips expectations
Demand for the group’s soft drinks held up in the third quarter, with a 5% rise in volumes leading to a 7% increase in organic revenues to $13.4bn. That growth was well ahead of analyst expectations for the quarter
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Soft Drinks
While consumers increasingly focus on functional and healthier aspects of the soft drinks category, taste and hydration remain the key drivers, according to suppliers. But what other factors are driving consumer interest and how can retailers translate growing online influence into in-store performance?
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NewsPunchy adds Hot Electrolyte sachet duo for evening occasions
Each sachet contains all six essential electrolytes and minerals, alongside zinc, copper and vitamins B6, B12, C and D
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NewsLas Olas founder to debut Hackey Marsh functional tonic brand
The brand will launch at the end of this month with a classic Indian tonic water with magnesium and B vitamins, and a lion’s mane and ginger tonic
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NewsEx-Asda buying duo debut Oovi functional soda brand
The brand had been created to make functional soft drinks more accessible, according to its founders.
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Adult Soft Drinks: 5 December
Soft drinks marketed at adults almost always contain functional ingredients these days. So which ingredients are winning favour?
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Category ReportThe brands working to bridge Britain’s fibre gap
Suppliers hoping to help Brits bridge the fibre gap have some groundwork to do
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NewsRebel Kitchen lands retail hat-trick as coconut water category tops £100m
Year-on-year sales of coconut water have climbed 44% to £111.2, according to new Circana data
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Smoothies, Juices & Cordials
This Fibre Shot from Plenish couldn’t be more on-trend, as consumers everywhere attempt to increase their intake of this once-sidelined macronutrient
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Carbonates
Cruzy’s Ruby Crush is designed to feel like a mainstream flavour-led sparkling soda, while ‘quietly’ offering plenty of functional benefits too
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Food On-The-Go: 21 November
Retailers and high-street outlets are revamping their breakfast offers – so how are consumers responding?
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NewsPepsiCo cuts profit guidance as pressure on US beverages mounts
Despite a strong international performance that beat expectations, PepsiCo Beverages North America dragged the conglomerates’ third-quarter results down with a 3% decline in volumes
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Comment & OpinionIs tea about to have its RTD moment?
RTD tea looks set to overtake bagged tea formats in the next five years, but brands will need to work hard to win over Gen Z, says Heng Hong Tan, associate principal at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsDrink Tank conference to help identify the next big innovation in drinks
Shortlisted suppliers will have the chance to present on stage to the conference audience
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NewsBottlegreen unveils trio of botanical cordials in partnership with Highgrove
The cordials are inspired by the plants, flowers and flavours of Highgrove Gardens
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NewsThirst for energy drinks drives £50m bump to Lucozade owner revenues
Sales at Suntory climbed 8.5% to £598.4m for the year to 31 December 2025, supported by launches of new products and advertising campaigns
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NewsWaitrose raids M&S for new head of BWS and soft drinks
Emily Wood replaces replaces Pierpaolo Petrassi, who left Waitrose in June after 16 years
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NewsNaked launches high-fibre smoothie to tackle UK ‘fibre gap’
Fibre Machine contains 4.2g of fibre per 150ml serving