08/05/2026
It turns out the person reaching for the diet can today grabbed the full calorie version yesterday.
Our latest report found that 47% of high frequency drinkers move between both without a second thought. What looks like two audiences is actually a single shopper. This finding changes what consistency means across a brand family.
🔥 Inside the CSD Aisle 🔥
🥤 71% say soda feels fun and 64% report a better mood
🍋 36% rank low sugar content as a top purchase factor with natural ingredients right behind at 35%
☕ 56% turn to foodservice locations when discovering fresh trends
🌀 Over a third weigh texture as heavily as taste, opening room for creamy formats
🧃 52% of Gen Z like to explore, while 86% of Boomers stay with a favorite
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