As beer consumers have been looking to trade up and explore new flavors, the imported beer segment has been enjoying growth. In fact, the imported beer segment grew about 8.4 percent in dollar sales in the 52 weeks ending Dec. 28, 2014, in channels measured by Chicago-based Information Resources Inc.
Ranking top 100 beverage brands based on 2014 sales
June 12, 2015
Consumer interest in craft beers has caused an explosion in the beer category in 2014. This year, Anheuser-Busch Inbev took the top spot on Beverage Industry's compilation of the Top 100 beverage companies based on 2014 sales.
Tinkering with more than just the vintage distilling equipment it uses, the Cordtz father-son duo at Sonoma Cider infuses decades of industry know-how in its innovative cider production techniques.
For centuries, hot tea has been lauded as a healthy beverage due to its antioxidant content. These antioxidants are said to help boost metabolism and even fight cancer, according to a December 2014 report from IBISWorld, Los Angeles, titled "RTD Tea Production in the U.S."
Louis Moreau, winemaker and president of the Chablis Commission, tells Beverage Industry about the Chablis region and how the terroir impacts wines from the area.
Louis Moreau, winemaker and president of the Chablis Commission, explains the differences among the four Chablis appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru.
Viktorija Todorovska, a Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) accredited wine instructor, gives Beverage Industry readers some insights about pairing Burgundy wines with food.
When it comes to what people like to watch on TV, top show choices are fairly consistent across the various demographics, including the different generations.
Manufacturers and retailers continually are searching for ways to optimize shopper satisfaction through category management. But while the overall idea remains the same, the ways manufacturers and retailers go about this process changes as trends evolve.