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The drink industry (or drinks industry, also known as the beverage industry) produces drinks, in particular alcoholic beverage, ready to drink and soft drink products. [ 1 ] Drink production can vary greatly depending on the product being made.
Image Drink Name Associated Region Description Ale-8-One: Ale-8-One: Kentucky: A ginger and citrus blend, containing less carbonation and fewer calories than conventional soda, Ale-8-One was first sold in 1920s Prohibition-era Kentucky—according to the company, thirsty locals used it as a mixer to improve the taste of bootleg liquor. [5]
The American Beverage Association's lobbying efforts have recently skyrocketed, largely to finance the industry's opposition to legislators’ considering increased taxes on soft drinks given their impact on Americans' health. The Association has annually spent from $391,000 to more than $690,000 annually on lobbying from 2003 to 2008.
A functional beverage is a conventional liquid food marketed to highlight specific product ingredients or supposed health effects. [1] [2] Beverages marketed as "functional" include dairy drinks, sports and performance drinks, energy drinks, ready-to-drink teas, kombucha, "smart" drinks, fortified fruit drinks, plant milks, and enhanced water.
Lists of food and beverage topics cover topics related to food and drinks from different points of view. They include lists of foods, beverages, food preparation tools and equipment, food preparation techniques, cuisines and industrial food preparation and distribution operations including breweries .
Red Bull re-positioned the drink as a trendy, upscale drink, first introducing it at Austrian ski resorts. [24] Pricing was a key differentiator, with Red Bull positioned as a premium drink [25] [26] and Krating Daeng as a lower cost item. [27] In many countries, both drinks are available, dominating both ends of the price spectrum. [24]
Ready to drink (often known as RTD) packaged beverages are those sold in a prepared form, ready for consumption. Examples include iced tea (prepared using tea leaves and fruit juice) and alcopops (prepared by mixing alcoholic beverages with fruit juices or soft drinks). There are different types of RTD beverages, each serving a different purpose.
PepsiCo is the second-largest food and beverage business in the world based on net revenue, profit, and market capitalization, behind Nestlé. In 2023, the company's seat in Forbes Global 2000 was 82. [4] PepsiCo's flagship product, Pepsi Cola, has been engaged in a rivalry for generations with Coca-Cola; it is commonly referred to as the cola ...