UNESDA

UNESDA represents the European soft drinks industry. Its members produce still drinks, cordials, dilutables, carbonates, fruit drinks, energy drinks, iced teas and coffees, squashes and sports drinks. The association was established in 1958 and is based in Brussels. For over 60 years, UNESDA has worked hard to defend the interests of consumers and producers of non-alcoholic beverages across Europe. The association has done so by building a constructive conversation with key stakeholders, and by proactively implementing bold EU-wide sectoral initiatives, often outpacing the rhythm of legislation. The result? Our members now lead the way in integrating environmental and social commitments into their business model. Reflecting society’s thirst for smarter consumption, UNESDA plays a pivotal role in bringing businesses, civil society, and EU decision-makers together to ensure that the production and distribution of soft drinks become ever more sustainable. UNESDA aims at addressing those imperatives while also striving to make the industry more competitive in the international marketplace. This is to protect the millions of jobs generated by the production and distribution of soft beverages across Europe, and to keep serving consumers with the drinks they love.