Although the term mixologist is commonly referenced in association with alcohol products, innovations within the drink mix category are allowing consumers to become mixologists in the non-alcohol arena.
Health properties, premium formats boost tea sales
July 11, 2014
Consumer interest in healthy beverages has led to an evolving marketplace within the industry, experts note. For instance, the tea category has experienced sales increases due to consumer emphasis placed on healthy living habits, according to a January report from Santa Monica, Calif.-based IBISWorld titled “Tea Production in the US.”
Reality TV has sparked resurgence in competition programming. Whether it’s dating shows, cooking challenges, sing-offs or physical/mental challenges, viewers aren’t at a loss to satiate their competitive appetites. And now, this kind of intense competition has reached a new platform.
S&D Beverage Innovations LLC, a division of S&D Coffee Inc., introduced MilkSplash Liquid Milk Enhancers to encourage children to drink more milk and make healthier choices, the company says.
Dollar sales of syrups and mixes for home soda machines increased 83 percent
March 13, 2014
In 2013, U.S. retail sales of home soda machines increased 30 percent compared with the previous year, according to The NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y.