1. Department: Beverage

Lucozade Sport expands range with Zero Sugar

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Lucozade Sport is bringing Lucozade Sport Zero Sugar to chillers in March with the launch of Lucozade Sport Zero Sugar. The launch is a move into the low-and-no sugar segment, currently growing at 22.3% year-on-year and accounts for almost 48.3% of total soft drink sales. Containing only 4kcal per serving and zero sugar, Lucozade Sport …

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