Coca-Cola on Wednesday reported its second quarter results for 2018, with a profit growth of 69% to $2.3bn, from $1.37bn in the previous year, sustaining a momentum that began in the first quarter.

The Atlanta-based soft drinks giant credits its strong performance to rising volume of its trademark Coke as well as sparkling soft drinks. Volumes of its Coke branded soft drinks grew 2%, helped by growth of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke, while sparkling soft drinks rose 2%, with water, enhanced water and sports drinks growing 4%.