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Fibre UP Soft Drinks was awarded the title of Best Health & Wellness Innovation 2025, at the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards. Here, Paul McCreery, the founder of Fibre UP, shares his thoughts on the significance of this achievement for both him personally and for the company as a whole.

The 26th annual UK Soft Drinks Conference took place on 12 May 2026 in London. From circular economy efforts to premium functional beverage opportunities, we delve into the highlights.

Andreas Schneider, co-founder and EVP at FedUp Foods, says dupe culture is rewriting the rules for the entire beverage aisle as consumers become loyal to retailers, not CPG brands.

Carlsberg Britvic is expanding its Pepsi portfolio with the launch of three new ice cream-inspired zero sugar cola flavours.

Monster posted record first-quarter net sales of $2.35 billion in 2026, marking a 26.9% increase from $1.85 billion a year earlier.

Crystal Light is tapping into the booming #BookTok trend with the launch of three limited-edition drink flavours inspired by popular literary genres.

UK drinks brand Bevi has launched with two new products aimed at the pre-drinks occasion, as it targets Gen Z consumers with a modular alcohol format combining ready-to-drink cans and energy-style powder sachets.

Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.

Celsius has unveiled Electric Vibe, a limited-edition Sparkling Tropical Freeze flavour.

Guru Organic Energy Corporation has initiated legal proceedings against The Pepsi Bottling Group in Canada, seeking around £10m in damages.

Lucky Energy launches a slush range of its energy drink range.

Volvic is launching a new functional water range, Volvic Vitamin+, marking its entry into the functional hydration segment in the UK and Ireland.