Unesda represents the European soft drinks industry, comprising still drinks, cordials, dilutables, carbonates, fruit drinks, energy drinks, iced teas and coffees, squashes and sports drinks. Unesda does not represent fruit juice or natural mineral and spring water. The association was established in 1958 and is based in Brussels.

Unesda members include both companies and national associations. All members are represented on the Unesda board of directors, which oversees the association’s working committees and specialised sub-committees and task forces.