# Low-Calorie Sparkling Waters Sanpellegrino Has Launched CIAO! With Sicilian Salt and Real Juice By Adam Harrie | Published 2026-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sicilian-salt References: [sanpellegrino](https://www.sanpellegrino.com/ca/en-ca/beverages/ciao)  [Sanpellegrino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanpellegrino-ciao) has introduced 'CIAO!,' a flavored sparkling water made with real fruit juice and a pinch of Sicilian salt, with 15 calories or fewer per can. The line launches in four flavors: Blood Orange, Peach, Lime and Cherry, positioned between plain sparkling water and heavier flavored options. CIAO! is designed for park days, backyard barbecues and patio season, pairing with light snacks and aperitivos. The line is available at major Canadian retailers including Loblaw, [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-fruit-sparkling-water), Metro, Sobeys and [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanpellegrino-ciao-limoncello). As better-for-you beverage brands compete for summer occasions, Sanpellegrino shows how a distinct regional flavor identity can help differentiate a low-calorie sparkling water in an increasingly crowded category while reinforcing the brand's established Italian heritage and premium positioning across the beverage market. Image Credit: Sanpellegrino ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Regional Flavor Positioning:** Distinct geographic cues like Sicilian salt and Italian heritage create premium differentiation in crowded low-calorie beverage categories. - **Light Occasion Beverages:** Warm-weather formats designed for parks, patios and casual gatherings reflect growing demand for lighter alternatives to sugary drinks and alcohol. - **Juice-enhanced Sparkling Water:** Real fruit juice additions give sparkling water brands a middle ground between unsweetened seltzers and more indulgent flavored beverages. ### Where This Applies - **Non-alcoholic Beverages:** Premium low-calorie launches are reshaping how beverage companies compete across wellness, flavor and lifestyle-led consumption moments. - **Grocery Retail:** Major retail distribution gives emerging better-for-you drink formats the scale needed to influence mainstream purchasing habits. - **Hospitality and Foodservice:** Aperitivo-friendly sparkling waters present new menu pairing opportunities for venues seeking sophisticated non-alcoholic options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavorful Carbonated Water Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-berry-bliss.md) - [Sparkling Beauty Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiiyo.md) - [Mediterranean Aperitivo-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-spritz1.md) - [Italian Sparkling Water Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-dialogues.md) - [Artistically Branded Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-collection.md) - [Clean-Ingredient Refreshers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-juice-sparklers.md) - [Immersive Sparkling Water Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limoncello-club.md) - [Functional Italian Soda Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanpellegrino-crafted-soda-italiana.md) - [Sparkling Wine Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bianco-zero-alcohol.md)