Carlsberg sees soft drink and alcohol-free beer sales rise
UKPulse Consumer Desk
Carlsberg has reported an increase in sales of soft drinks and alcohol-free beer in the first half of 2026, while demand for regular lager has declined.
- Carlsberg's soft drink sales rose by 7.8% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
- Volumes of alcohol-free beer increased by 11% for the Danish company.
- Demand for regular lager has gone flat, according to the company.
Carlsberg has announced a rise in sales for its soft drinks and alcohol-free beer during the first half of 2026. Soft drink sales for the Danish company were 7.8% higher than in the same period of 2025.
Volumes of alcohol-free beer saw an 11% increase. This comes as demand for regular lager has reportedly gone flat.