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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global soft drinks & bottled water categories. Click the links to see our round-ups for beer & cider and spirits & wine.
Bubly opens with a bang as PepsiCo's sparkling water gains share 20 Apr 18
PepsiCo’s new sparkling water Bubly is shaking up the US sparkling water category as the brand gets off to a strong start in the US, an analyst has said.
The Coca-Cola Co to sell drinks inside Uber and Lyft cars through new partnership 20 Apr 18
Consumers in Atlanta will be able to buy Coca-Cola Co brands while sitting in an Uber after the company teamed up with Cargo Systems, an in-car goods retailer.
Intercarabao turns focus on Carabao Energy Drink's "bonkers" roots in new UK push 20 Apr 18
Intercarabao has unveiled a new marketing campaign in the UK for its Carabao Energy Drink that highlights the brand’s "bonkers" back story.
Kirin's Lion Dairy & Drinks unit invests in Remedy Kombucha 20 Apr 18
Kirin's Australian unit has made an investment in a kombucha brand.
The Coca-Cola Co, Dunkin' Donuts Cookies & Cream RTD coffee - Product Launch 19 Apr 18
Dunkin' Donuts has added a Cookies & Cream flavour to its RTD coffee line up. The drink is produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Co.
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Starbucks jumps on gin bandwagon 14 Mar 18
Starbucks has become the latest company to tap into the gin craze, with the launch of Starbucks Reserve Gin Barrel-Aged Cold Brew.
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