UK: Consumers pick "sugary drinks" over tap water, says trade body
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 20 April 2009
A fall in sales of bottled water in the UK is down to consumers buying more "sugary drinks" rather than switching to tap water, according to a recent report.
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A fall in sales of bottled water in the UK is down to consumers buying more "sugary drinks" rather than switching to tap water, according to a recent report.
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