Coca-Cola Extends Reign as Ireland's Favorite Brand
Coca-Cola has retained its top spot in the Checkout Top 100 Brands for 2026, marking its 22nd consecutive year at number one. This achievement is a testament to the brand's enduring popularity with Irish shoppers. The soft drinks giant continues to dominate the rankings, followed closely by Lucozade in second place and Tayto in third.
The top ten is filled with familiar brands that have earned their places through consistent delivery and trust. However, it's not all about tradition; many of these brands are also innovating to meet evolving shopper needs. For example, Ballygowan has moved into the functional water space with its caffeinated water product.
Other Irish brands, such as Deep RiverRock and Brady Family, are also driving growth through innovation. According to Ruth Lloyd-Evans, senior business insights manager at NIQ Ireland, 'consumers remain willing to pay a premium when products deliver meaningful benefits'.