# Effervescent Dairy-Free Protein Drinks The Adonis Protein Soft Drink Comes in Three Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-08-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-soft-drink References: [stack3d](https://www.stack3d.com/2026/08/adonis-protein-soft-drink/)  The Adonis Protein Soft Drink is a new refreshment from the Australia-based functional nutrition brand as its latest and greatest refreshment that will help consumers to hit their macro targets in a delicious way. The drink features a [lightly carbonated profile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-carbonated-protein-drink) that's dairy-free and formulated to work as a [soft drink with nutritional benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-soda) as an [alternative to traditional creamy protein shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feisty-protein-soda). The drink will deliver 10-grams of protein in each 330ml can that comes from hydrolyzed collagen along with zero sugar and zero fat. The beverage has 46-calories per serving with 1.5-grams of carbohydrates and comes n three flavors including Berry, Mango Passion and Pine Orange. The Adonis Protein Soft Drink is priced at $4.99 AUD per can and also come in packs of 12 for $54.99 AUD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 90% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carbonated Protein Beverages:** Lightly sparkling functional drinks create space for protein formats that feel more like everyday soft drinks than traditional workout supplements. - **Dairy-free Fitness Refreshments:** Dairy-free protein options broaden appeal among consumers seeking macro-friendly nutrition without creamy textures, lactose, or conventional shake formats. - **Low-calorie Macro Drinks:** Zero-sugar, low-fat beverage formulations highlight opportunities for convenient nutrition products that align with calorie-conscious and performance-focused lifestyles. ### Where This Applies - **Functional Beverages:** The convergence of refreshment and nutrition is reshaping beverage portfolios with products that deliver targeted benefits in familiar ready-to-drink formats. - **Sports Nutrition:** Protein-enhanced soft drinks signal a shift toward more casual, lifestyle-oriented recovery products beyond powders, bars, and gym-centric shakes. - **Dairy Alternatives:** Non-dairy nutritional drinks extend plant-free and lactose-free positioning into new beverage occasions where taste, convenience, and functional claims overlap. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juicy Protein Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-sparkling-protein-water.md) - [Sugar-Free Protein Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proda.md) - [Lightly Sparkling Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whey-water.md) - [Juicy Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juced.md) - [Protein Energy Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-energy-soda.md) - [Single-Serve Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidafuel-wellness-protein.md) - [Effervescent Protein-Packed Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4-sparkling-protein.md) - [Energy-Boosting Protein Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oath-sparkling-energy-protein.md) - [Snack-Size Protein Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucked-up-lightly-carbonated-protein-drink.md)