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How the beverage aisle got so wild

Original: How the beverage aisle got so wild https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5991779/how-the-beverage-aisle-got-so-wild # Bus

NPR examines why the grocery beverage aisle has become crowded and chaotic, exploring how the category exploded with energy drinks, functional beverages, flavoured waters and niche brands. The piece looks at the business and consumer trends driving the proliferation of new drinks on supermarket shelves.

Why now: Readers are interested in a trending explainer about rapid growth and competition in the beverage industry.

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