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Keurig Dr Pepper has introduced more than 35 beverage varieties for 2026 across its carbonated soft drinks, teas, waters, energy and juice drink portfolios, alongside several returning and seasonal offerings.

Nichols is set to inject fresh energy into the soft drinks fixture this spring with the launch of Vimto Fans’ Edition.

Red Bull has launched its first-ever Spring Edition, introducing a Cherry Sakura flavour to its growing Red Bull Editions range.

KDP has appointed two new independent directors as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.

Topo Chico has launched Topo Chico Sabores Passion Fruit, a new sparkling water featuring real fruit juice and added minerals for taste.

Celsius Holdings has appointed Christy Jacoby and John Short to its board of directors, following the resignation of Israel Kontorovsky and Michael Del Pozzo with immediate effect.

Yerba Madre, a US-based yerba mate brand, is rolling out a range of new flavours and formats in 2026, including sparkling, ready-to-drink and convenience-exclusive options.

Maison Perrier is expanding its US sparkling water portfolio with French Kiss, its first sweetened sparkling water featuring prebiotics and real fruit juice.

UK natural energy drink brand Tenzing is expanding beyond caffeine-led propositions with the launch of a new functional sub-range, Natural Energy+.

Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen product portfolio, including the Minute Maid frozen line, across the US and Canada as it responds to changing consumer preferences, according to Reuters.

Wonder Juice has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new Wonder Green varieties: Clean Green and Veg8 & Cayenne.

The two products – a Caramel Brownie-flavoured Frappuccino and a pistachio-inspired Chilled Classic – will roll out across major UK grocers early this year.