Chicago-based Technomic Inc.’s Beverage Consumer Trend Report found that beverages sales could help restaurants to boost check averages.

Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2011 results, driven by revenue growth, effective cost management and focused investments in the company’s iconic brands, the company said. However, the company’s net revenues for U.S. beverages were $725 million in the fourth quarter, down 3.2 percent. For the full year, U.S. beverages net revenue was $3 billion, a 6.4 percent decrease.

R.W. Knudsen Family added two flavors to its organic line of Sparkling Essence sparkling spring water beverages: Organic Lime and Organic Coconut.

Coffee Tea & Water 2011 reflects the key business segments of our NAMA members today, focusing on the operator as we strive to provide relevant education sessions which benefit every attendee’s effort to become successful and profitable.