These 10 sparkling soft drink brands win Hongkongers' hearts

Coca-Cola has become the overall top-ranked sparkling drinks in Hong Kong with an index score of 50%, according to YouGov's latest Sparkling Soft Drinks Rankings. 

The brand responded to the popularity of the drink by rolling out innovative initiatives in Hong Kong. As part of its global campaign "A recipe for magic", Coca‑Cola will host immersive consumer experiences at iconic Foodmarks around the world, including Hong Kong.

The campaign aims to celebrate the soul-nourishing combination of a delicious meal, a special moment shared with others and an ice-cold Coca‑Cola, and will bring a series of unique physical and digital experiences to fans around the world in 2024. “Foodmarks” celebrate global "food landmarks" inspired by culture, created with the real magic of Coca‑Cola.

More than 400 Foodmarks will debut in cities and neighborhoods around the world, which consumers can explore in an interactive map as part of a unique partnership with Time Out.

Coming in second was Sprite (34%) and 7 Up (24%) took the third place, followed by Schweppes (23%), Suntory CC Lemon and Pepsi, both scoring 21%, according to the list. Fanta ranks the seventh with a score 20%), followed by Minute Maid sparkling juice (15%), Watsons flavoured soda vita (15%) and Vita sparkling tea (14%). 

As the top-ranked sparkling drink, Coca-Cola has won the hearts of Hongkongers with an impression score of 54%. Sprite has secured the second spot with a score of 37%. Taking the third place in terms of positive brand impression among sparkling soft drinks is 7 Up, with a score of 24%.

Schweppes and Pepsi have claimed the fourth and fifth positions, with respective scores of 24% and 23%. Coming next on the list are Fanta (22%), Suntory CC Lemon (22%) and Minute Maid sparkling juice (15%). Watsons flavoured soda vita and Vita sparkling tea have rounded off the list, both scoring 15%.

When it comes to value, Coca-Cola has topped the list with a score of 45%, followed by Sprite (30%), Schweppes (20%) and 7 Up (20%). 

Pepsi, Suntory CC Lemon and Fanta have secured the fifth, sixth and seventh positions, all with a score of 19%. Following closely behind is Minute Maid sparkling juice, ranking eighth with a score of 13%. Watsons flavored soda and Vita sparkling have ranked ninth and tenth, both with a score of 13%.

In terms of satisfaction, Coca-Cola leads the pack with the highest index score of 53%, followed by Sprite (37%), 7 Up (28%) and Schweppes (26%). Fanta and Suntory CC Lemon have tied for the fifth and sixth positions, both with scores of 24%.

Pepsi (23%) has come in at seventh place followed by Minute Maid sparkling juice, which has claimed a score of 17%. Watson’s flavoured soda and Vita sparkling tea have rounded off the list with scores of 16% and 15% respectively.

Last but not least, when it comes to recommendation, Coca-Cola (47%) has topped the list with no doubt. Sprite has claimed the second rank with a score of 31%. Schweppes has scored 23% and has come in third place followed by 7Up (22%) and CC Lemon  (20%).

Pepsi (18%) has come in at sixth place followed by Fanta, which has claimed a score of 17%. Watsons flavoured soda has ranked the eighth with a score of 15%, followed by Minute Maid sparkling juice and Vita sparkling tea, both scoring 13%.

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