During the latest 52 weeks ended Jan. 27, 2013, dollar sales for energy drinks increased 13% and volume sales grew 23.9%, said Jamil Satchu, a partner with Symphony Consulting, part of the SymphonyIRI Group. Not surprisingly, he noted, Red Bull and Monster were the biggest drivers of growth in this category. Despite widely publicized health [...]
Between 2008 and 2012, the energy shots category took off like a rocket, experiencing 168% growth over that period, said a recent report from Rockville, Md.-based Packaged Facts research company. But, as with most products, growth has begun to slow down as the category has been maturing. Proof of that maturation can be seen in [...]
Today’s huge selection of drink choices is taking a toll on the sale of packaged carbonated beverages. In 2007, packaged carbonated drinks made up 25.4% of the U.S. beverage segment, but that figure dropped to 22.1% by 2012, according to Beverage Marketing Corp. (BMC). “The category has been soft for a number of years, and [...]
Frozen and cold dispensed beverages are in demand, with operators appealing to new audiences with product innovation. “The No. 1 reason that consumers go to a convenience store for foodservice is for the dispensed beverages. This is the primary draw,” said Tim Powell, director of c-store programs at Technomic. In 2012, cold dispensed beverages sales [...]
Sales of coffee dominate sales of hot beverages, making up 83.3% of the total hot beverage market in the U.S. Coffee consumption is expected to increase through 2015 at an average annual rate of 2.7%, while tea consumption is expected to increase through 2015 at an average annual rate of 3.1%, according to the National [...]
The Maxwell House portfolio offers solutions to deliver Maxwell House coffee for more than one brewing system within an operation to satisfy all brewing needs. Roast and Ground options include Fractional Packs, Whole Bean, Shuttle Packs, Filter Packs, In-room Filter Packs and Urn Packs. On-demand formats include Frozen Liquid Coffee Concentrate, Shelf Stable Liquid Coffee [...]
Minute Maid has introduced four all-new light juice drinks. Minute Maid Pure Squeezed Light No Pulp Orange Juice Beverage is another choice for people seeking a lighter way to enjoy the great taste of orange juice from a brand they trust. Never from concentrate, Minute Maid Pure Squeezed Light No Pulp Orange Juice Beverage has [...]
Budweiser is the Official Beer Sponsor of Major League Baseball and Presenting Sponsor of MLB Opening Week. Budweiser, the Official Beer Sponsor of Major League Baseball, is helping baseball fans celebrate the most anticipated time of the year—MLB Opening Week—with limited-time-only Budweiser cans and bottles. More than six million cases of Budweiser products will feature [...]
NCA study shows overall coffee consumption jumped 5% this year. A recent study by the National Coffee Association (NCA) found Hispanic-Americans are leading the way in growing coffee consumption in the U.S., while the number of adults under 40 who drink coffee on a daily basis has dropped, Reuters reported. The National Coffee Drinking Trends [...]
New retail relationship adds more than 1,400 stores to the official energy drink of the UFC’s retail roster. Safeway Inc. is adding energy drink brand Xenergy in more than 1,400 of its stores nationwide. The retailer will offer the zero-calorie and sugar-free energy drink’s best-selling flavors: Mango Guava and Cherry Lime. Consumers can expect to [...]
“Americans are not only responding to greater access to these products, but also to the stories and people behind them,” says The Brewers Association director. The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American brewers, has released 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing growth. In a year when the total U.S. beer [...]
Roar is a peak-performance sports drink, crafted for fast assimilation and long-lasting energy. It helps to replenish the body and mind, while sharpening focus and quickening muscular response. With a formula rooted in B-vitamins and minerals proved to boost metabolism and increase awareness, ROAR goes a step further and incorporates coconut water for both the electrolytes [...]
Functional beverages, better sweeteners, healthy alcohol and drinks for those under 18 are trends to watch in 2013-2014. The experts behind Healthy Beverage Expo, a brand new trade show that’s dedicated to supporting and fueling the healthy drink segment of the beverage market, are naming some of the top “well drink” trends for 2013-2014. The [...]
Center for Consumer Freedom calls on lawmakers to rethink policy. The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has released a new report, “The Case Against Regulating or Taxing Soda,” that outlines how these polices unfairly target those least able to afford price increases, are based on shaky medical evidence, and will not keep the promises [...]
“Individuals—not governments—should be free to make their own informed decisions about their dietary intake of foods and beverages,” says NCASEF chairman. Bruce Maples, chairman of the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees released the following statement on the soda ban that was ruled invalid late Monday. “Last September, in response to New York City [...]