Reports & Updates

June 2023

The Non-alcoholic Beverage Sector in Canada: A Study of Economic Impact and Consumption

The Non-alcoholic Beverage Sector in Canada – A Study of Economic Impact and Consumption, 2023

The Conference Board of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Beverage Association, has released a new report that looks at trends and the economic impact of the non-alcoholic beverage sector in Canada. The report provides insights into consumer spending patterns and trends, as well as the economic impact of the industry and sustainability measures being taken.

December 2020

Finding Balance

In 2014, the Canadian Beverages Association (CBA) launched the Balance Calories Initiative (BCI). The initiative’s goal is to reduce (by 20 per cent) non-alcoholic beverage calories consumed per person in Canada by 2025. Most of the calories in these beverages are due to sugar. Therefore, the initiative entails reducing the amount of sugar that Canadians consume each year.

December 2017

Balance Calories Initiative: 2017 Tracking Report

The Canadian Beverage Association launched the Balance Calories Initiative to help reduce the calories that Canadians obtain from liquid refreshment beverages. This report assesses the most recent data to determine if the Initiative is on track.