The Ocean Spray Sparkling Pink Cranberry drink is being relaunched by the brand in the UK in a slightly smaller serving size and with new branding that communicates its charitable profile.
The product will now come in 250ml cans and will see 5p from every one sold donated to The Pink Ribbon Foundation. Each can is emblazoned with the recognizable pink ribbon in the upper-right corner and will be marketed to consumers through the Bubbles with Benefits campaign.
Ocean Spray Managing Director in Europe Caroline Bethell commented on the Ocean Spray Sparkling Pink Cranberry update saying, "Sparkling pink has been a real success in the independent sector since its launch last summer and by relaunching the can in a new, sleeker format we are expecting this success to grow significantly in 2022. With sales of natural sparkling soft drinks showing significant growth, we know consumers are looking for healthier, carbonated soft drinks for a variety of on-the-go occasions."
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