This week in soft drinks & bottled water, featuring Coca-Cola Enterprises' 2016 warning, PepsiCo's anti-obesity vending machine and progress for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the global soft drinks & bottled water categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer & cider and spirits & wine.

• PepsiCo unveils "smart" vending machine to stave off obesity concerns

PepsiCo has launched a new vending machine that gives consumers detailed nutritional information on each product.

• PepsiCo silent on organic Gatorade launch

PepsiCo has refused to be drawn on reports that it will release an organic version of its Gatorade sports drink, adding that it is working on a number of sports products for the brand.

• Coca-Cola Enterprises prepares for tough 2015, 2016

Coca-Cola Enterprises has warned that a "difficult operating environment" will hamper both its 2015 and 2016 full-year performances.

• SABMiller, Coca-Cola Co, Coca-Cola Sabco get South Africa okay for Africa merger

The creation of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has moved a step closer this week, after South Africa's competition commission recommended the conditional approval of the merger in the country.

• Ocean Spray to roll out one-litre Sparkling Water in UK

Ocean Spray has unveiled a one-litre format of its Ocean Spray Sparkling Water brand exclusively for the UK.

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