UK: Soft drinks market in good health
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 21 June 2007
According to a new report from the drinks consultancy Zenith International, the UK soft drinks market sustained "healthy" growth in 2006, with total volumes up by 3.6%, driven by the health and wellness trend and growth in still drinks categories.
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According to a new report from the drinks consultancy Zenith International, the UK soft drinks market sustained "healthy" growth in 2006, with total volumes up by 3.6%, driven by the health and wellness trend and growth in still drinks categories.
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