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Drinks News Digest

Posted 14 April, 2026
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The latest Drinks News Digest captures a category in full swing, with brands across alcohol, soft drinks, coffee and functional beverages pushing flavour innovation, tapping into wellness trends and expanding into new consumption moments.

From RTDs and fruit beers to prebiotic launches and sugar‑free infusions, the roundup reflects a market where differentiation increasingly hinges on lifestyle alignment, health cues and bold flavour development.

For manufacturers, the breadth of activity signals continued fragmentation — and opportunity — across both premium and everyday drinking occasions.

Segmented drinks overview

Alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks & flavoured waters

Functional & wellness drinks

Coffee

Flavour innovation (cross‑category)

To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Rodney Jack at [email protected] or Inês Coutinho at [email protected].

 

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