Softdrinks industry posted negative growth of between 3-4℅ in the first quarter (Q1) of 2017, comapred to the corresponding period of last year, due to lower demand. Ready-to-drink (RTD) carbonated drinks suffered 15℅ drop, the biggest loss, while energy drink and RTD dairy enjoyed positive growth. The softdrinks industry contributed 33℅ of GDP from non-oil & gas sector.
