The document discusses the soft drinks industry. It begins by defining soft drinks and outlining the industry's value chain. It then discusses the significant growth in revenue for the global beverages industry from 2008, with soft drinks accounting for over $416 billion. Several factors that can influence demand are also presented. The document covers various topics through different speakers, including Porter's five forces analysis, differentiation strategies of major companies, and opportunities and threats faced by leading brands like Coke and Pepsi. It concludes by examining the water bottled segment and strategies major players could adopt to succeed in this area.