Acqua Minerale San Benedetto has maintained its leadership position in the non-alcoholic beverage market in Italy for the eleventh consecutive year. According to the GlobalData 2026 survey, based on 2025 data, the Veneto-based group achieved a 17,3% volume share.
The overall lead is based on a cross-section of the market's main categories. The San Benedetto brand leads the mineral water market with an 11,1% share, followed by iced tea with 28,1%, and low-calorie carbonated soft drinks with 29,7%.
These performances are complemented by the results of specialized brands. Schweppes, produced and distributed in Italy by the group, holds a 53,1% share of the tonic water market, while Energade has a 37,4% share of the sports drinks market. San Benedetto also holds a 42,3% share of the enhanced water market.
The data reveals a portfolio capable of covering a wide range of consumption occasions, from daily hydration to snacks, including sports, mixology, and functional products. It is on this breadth that San Benedetto has built its positioning as a Total Beverage Company, combining its core business of mineral water with more specialized and value-added categories.
"Being recognized for the eleventh consecutive year as Italy's leading non-alcoholic beverage group is a source of great pride and, at the same time, a responsibility," says Enrico Zoppas, President and CEO of the San Benedetto Group. This achievement, he emphasizes, rewards a long-term vision, the strength of our brands, and the expertise developed in different sectors.
Leadership now becomes the foundation for continued innovation and expanding the offering. The group operates eight plants in Italy and five international production sites, serving 100 countries and offering a portfolio that ranges from water and soft drinks to energy drinks, plant-based beverages, and wellness lines.
