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Absolut unveils line of RTD vodka sodas and cocktails
Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut has introduced a new canned range of vodka sodas and cocktails made with original Absolut Vodka and natural flavours.
May 20, 2020


Carabao introduces new Mixed Berry energy drink
Thai energy drink brand Carabao is adding a new Mixed Berry flavour to its range of low-calorie energy drinks for the UK market. The new...
Feb 26, 2020


PepsiCo to debut new matte black can for Pepsi Zero Sugar
PepsiCo has redesigned its Pepsi Zero Sugar soft drink can for 2020, providing the drink with a new matte black finish. The...
Jan 16, 2020


Red Bull debuts new limited edition watermelon flavour
Red Bull has launched a new limited-edition watermelon flavour of its original energy drink in South Australia.
Jan 10, 2020


CCEP adds salted caramel flavour to Espresso Monster RTD range
Coca-Cola European Partners is expanding its Espresso Monster range with a new salted caramel flavour, featuring brewed coffee and the Monster energy blend.
Nov 26, 2019


Coca-Cola revenue up 6% thanks to strong soft drinks performance
Coca-Cola recorded net revenue 6% higher in the second quarter than the same period 12 months ago, thanks in part to sales of soft drinks brands.
Jul 23, 2019


PepsiCo offers to acquire Pioneer Foods, targets African growth
PepsiCo announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of South African food and beverage...
Jul 19, 2019


Fentimans expands rum mixer portfolio with new Tropical Soda
Fentimans has launched Tropical Soda, a new pineapple-flavoured mixer that is specifically designed to be paired with rum.
Jul 1, 2019


Coca-Cola Amatil uses recycled bottles for carbonated beverages
Coca-Cola Amatil has produced carbonated soft drink bottles made from 100% recycled plastic as the bottler expands its use of more sustainable packaging.
Jun 26, 2019


Three Coca-Cola brands to adopt 100% rPET bottles in Europe
Coca-Cola's Honest, GLACÉAU Smartwater and Chaudfontaine brands will all be sold in 100% rPET bottles from 2020 across several Western European markets.
Jun 18, 2019


Coca-Cola releases first mixers made specifically for dark spirits
The Jack and Coke is a staple cocktail for many bars, and now Coca-Cola has developed a range of mixers made specifically for dark spirits such as whisky, bourbon and rum.
May 3, 2019


Pepsi bolsters flavour portfolio with berry, lime and mango colas
Pepsi has launched three new flavoured variants in the US, as the uptake of sophisticated flavours in the cola category continues.
Apr 24, 2019
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