About UNESDA

UNESDA is the European non-alcoholic beverages association. Its members are soft drinks companies who conduct their business in at least five EU Member States and also national associations from across the EU27 and beyond.  Our mission is to support the growth, development and understanding of non-alcoholic beverages at a European level.

UNESDA was founded in 1958, the same year as the European Economic Community, and has been providing technical expertise and input to legislators and influencers in Brussels for more than 50 years. 

When requested UNESDA also provides expertise to international organisations, such as the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the Codex Alimentarius of the World Health Organisation.

Read more about UNESDA

• Key facts on the soft drinks industry

• The role of soft drinks in Hydration

• Why discriminatory taxation doesn’t work

• Our Environmental responsibility

• Acting responsibly in marketing to children
  • UNESDA commitments
  • ICBA guidelines

• Managing Sweetness