Articles Tagged with ''State of the Beverage Industry''

Although experts are seeing an overall decline in the dairy market, dairy alternatives are permeating the segment and realizing growth.

As consumers turn to products with less sugar, some traditional beverage categories have seen the effects.

For the second consecutive year, The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), Alexandria, Va., and New York-based Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) announced that bottled water is the No. 1 beverage in the United States, by volume.

Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look at the performances and trends in non-alcohol and alcohol categories in the last year.

Although carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) still is among the top performing beverage categories, more than a decade of volume declines has challenged the established category as it competes with better-for-you beverages and premium products.

A natural health halo has been benefiting the tea category as consumers look for back-to-nature, better-for-you and functional beverage options.

The promise of a convenient, on-the-go caffeinated beverage, along with more flavor choices and natural ingredients, continues to drive the energy drinks market.

When it comes to coffee, consumers are looking for premium products in both hot and cold varieties to get their coffee fix. “Consumers are increasingly demanding specialized, high-quality coffee products, particularly in single-use servings.