The book at the modern scientific and technical level outlines the technologies for the production of traditional and new soft drinks for Russia, based on innovative methods of processing plant materials; taking into account current trends in the creation of functional food products, information is given on the main biologically active substances contained in plant and animal raw materials and used in the production of soft drinks; the properties of the main components included in the beverage formulations are considered; much attention is paid to water treatment; description of modern types of packaging is given.