SCHWEPPES TAPS INTO SWEET-HEAT FLAVOUR TREND WITH CHERRY PEPPER SODA

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is strengthening the mixers category with the launch of Schweppes Cherry Pepper Soda - a new flavour combining juicy sour cherry with a delicate black pepper kick.

Available from April, the new variant brings a fresh and exciting taste experience to the Schweppes range, designed to appeal to adults looking for more adventurous flavour combinations. 

Now worth nearly £84 million in value sales[1], Schweppes is the second-largest mixer brand[2] and continues to outperform the total mixers category in value growth[3], reinforcing its role in driving premiumisation across adult sparkling occasions.

With its vivid red hue and vibrant can design, Schweppes Cherry Pepper Soda delivers strong standout behind the bar, while offering a refreshing and sophisticated twist on traditional mixers.

The innovation taps into one of the fastest-growing flavour trends in soft drinks, with cherry-flavoured carbonates currently growing at more than 200% in value year-on-year[4]. At the same time, sweet-and-spicy flavour profiles are gaining momentum as adult consumers seek more complex, elevated taste experiences.

Available in 200ml glass bottles, the new flavour supports premiumisation across the mixers category, helping operators drive trade-up and increase basket spend.