Flavour trend-watching: Dragon fruit, watermelon and lavender shake up the beverage aisle in 2026

25 Feb 2026

Notable launches include Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, Malibu Pink with guava, pineapple, and coconut, and Starbucks Vanilla Lavender Flavored Coffee. Dragon fruit also emerges as a vibrant new player in the tropical category, seen in products like Roar Organic's Dragon Fruit Punch and PepsiCo's Bubly with its limited-edition galactic-inspired collection.

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