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General news release (WORD 63K)

Soft drinks which offer added benefits such as vitamins, minerals and energy-boosting ingredients fuelled value growth in the soft drinks market in 2007, offsetting the impact of the worst summer on record. The market grew 2.4% in value to reach sales of £8.5bn, according to the 2008 Britvic Soft Drinks Report – an annual review of the industry.

Trade media release (WORD 81K)

The soft drinks category grew 2.4% in value in 2007 despite challenging market conditions, the 2008 Britvic Soft Drinks Report revealed today.

Total soft drinks volume dropped by two per cent, making the increase in value a significant achievement in light of the impact of the poor summer, which was exacerbated by the introduction of the smoking ban in England in pubs and bars.