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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.

Among the new flavour launches, Canada Dry is expanding its Fruit Splash line with Strawberry, combining ginger ale with strawberry flavour and a splash of real juice in a national rollout from February.

Meanwhile, Bai is introducing Bai Barù Blood Orange nationwide the same month, offering a tangy blood orange flavour in its antioxidant-infused water beverage range. 7Up Endless Summer Mandarin Orange, exclusive to Kroger, blends mandarin with classic lemon-lime for a seasonal citrus profile.

Mott’s is entering the zero-sugar segment for the first time with a new Zero Sugar Juice Drinks line launching nationwide in March alongside refreshed packaging.

Energy drink innovation features prominently. Ghost Energy is launching new 8.4oz cans in OG, OG Colada, Strawberry Watermelon and Welch’s Grape, and expanding its 16oz range with Blue Raspberry, Iced Tea Lemonade (Walmart and Circle K exclusive), Strawbango, Bubblicious Strawberry Splash (Kroger exclusive) and Welch’s Grape-Cran.

C4 Energy is introducing Mango Fuego, Hawaiian Punch Berry Blue Typhoon (Circle K exclusive), Pink Lemonade as a limited-time offer and Cherry Cola exclusive to Casey’s. Bloom Sparkling Energy is adding Summer Splash, a strawberry lemonade flavour, while Black Rifle Energy is releasing GrapeX and Tiger Strike, a limited-time citrus-tropical blend.

Across partner brands, Electrolit is expanding its hydration range with Cherry Ice and Strawberry Kiwi multipacks, with an additional 7-Eleven exclusive flavour planned. In ready-to-drink coffee, La Colombe Draft Latte is adding Strawberry Mocha and S’mores to its seasonal line-up, followed later in the year by Pumpkin Spice and Peppermint Mocha.

Additional flavour innovation includes Bloom Pop, developed with Nutrabolt, which will launch Root Beer Float, Peach Pineapple and Rocket Blast varieties this summer.

Fan favourites make a comeback

Returning limited-time and seasonal flavours include Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, which comes back in April, and Snapple Two Hundred Fif-Tea Party, a summer blend of raspberry tea and lemonade. 7Up Shirley Temple will return for the holiday season with pomegranate and lemon-lime flavours, while A&W Root Beer Float arrives for a limited time beginning in July.

Polar Seltzer is also bringing back fan favourites Strawberry Créme and Toasted Coconut nationwide, offering lightly sweet, dessert-inspired sparkling options for consumers.

Separately, Snapple will introduce a refreshed visual identity beginning in March, featuring updated graphics and logo elements. All 2026 CSD innovations will be offered in both regular and zero-sugar options.