• Product: Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry
• Supplier: Red Star Brands
• RRP: £1.60
• Available: May

Red Star Brands has announced the UK relaunch of its flavored sparkling water, Black Raspberry, into Boots stores nationwide from May 2025, with convenience availability to follow.  

Sparkling Ice is worth £1.2m in convenience, and is one of the top three brands in the flavoured sparkling water category. Black Raspberry is made with natural fruit flavours and contains antioxidants and vitamins D, B6 and B12. It is also HFSS-compliant, and has only 12 calories.

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Black Raspberry is the latest variant to join the Sparkling Ice line-up, including Strawberry Watermelon, Kiwi Strawberry, Orange Mango, Pink Grapefruit and Cloudy Lemon. The launch will be supported by a marketing campaign entitled ‘Anything But Subtle’ across POS materials and social media.

Clark McIlroy, managing director, UK distributor of Red Star Brands, said: “We’re seeing increased consumer interest in fruity flavoured fizzy water which is being fuelled by a strong emphasis on both functional health and taste.

“The Sparkling Ice flavours all offer a healthier option to conventional sugar-filled fizzy drinks. Whether it’s the tang of Black Raspberry, the juicy sweetness of strawberry or the zing of citrus fruits, these flavours take centre stage and deliver the perfect balance between great taste and reduced calorie content.”

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