Rio Soft Drinks has launched a 1.5l bottle version of its original tropical drink, to tap into the growth of take-home formats in fruity carbonates.

The launch comes amid growth both for the brand and the format. Rio Tropical Fruit is currently the fastest-growing flavour in the flavoured carbonates category, having grown by more than 50% in two years, according to IRI. Overall, the Rio brand has grown by 29% annually.

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Additionally, 40% of fruit carbonated shoppers buy a 1.5l or 2l drink once a week or more, according to market intelligence firm Vypr.

Adrian Hipkiss, marketing and international business director at Boost Drinks and Rio, said: “Considering the rising popularity of take drink home formats, which have grown 13.5% since last year, we felt there was a gap in the market for a 1.5L bottle of our original Rio Tropical flavour. Rio is both a drink that can cater to a range of drinking occasions as well as a beverage choice for those looking for a healthier alternative to sugary drinks. Packed with flavour and made for sharing, we can’t wait to see how this release performs for our customers and their core consumer groups.”

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