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2020 State of the Industry: Nondairy beverages put on a happy face

On-trend product development is helping key segments avoid a sad-clown frown.

November 2, 2020

Nondairy beverages mainly painted on smiles this year. Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee was the master of ceremonies at retail, shining in both the shelf-stable cappuccino/iced coffee and refrigerated coffee segments.

2018 State of the Industry report: RTD coffee and tea take champion title

But a subset of plant-based dairy alternatives looms large as a challenger

Barbara Harfmann

Kathie Canning

November 15, 2018

On the nondairy beverage front, the ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea category has been throwing some well-placed hooks and jabs. Sales in the total category, including refrigerated and shelf-stable offerings, rose 11.5% during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 12, 2018, to $1.8 billion, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Bring the goodness of juice into focus

Premium juices, lower-sugar options offer path to success.

Barbara Harfmann

February 16, 2018

As consumers turn to products with less sugar, some traditional beverage categories have seen the effects. The $16.6 billion juice sector is not immune.

Functional, clean label trends drive growth of vegetable juices, juice smoothies

Consumers are looking for beverages with no added sugar, and functional and clean ingredients. This has presented challenges for some juice manufacturers.

Amanda Del Buono

May 11, 2017

As consumers demand more better-for-you products, experts note that the juice and juice drinks category has been challenged in a unique way and struggled to maintain its share of the beverage market.

Tropicana launches juice blend with probiotics

December 23, 2016

Tropicana, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., launched Tropicana Essentials Probiotics, a new 100% juice with probiotics and no added sugar or artificial flavors.

Meet your nondairy beverage competition

Jennifer Storelli

May 12, 2015

While a focus on nutrition claims is boosting juice drinks, Mintel predicts the 100% juices category could bounce back.

Vital Juice creates organic artisan juices

December 17, 2013

A new line of cold-pressed organic artisan juices were released from Vital Juice, Seattle. The non-GMO juice is available in 12 flavor varieties, including citrus, beet and melon.

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Splendid Blend is a mix of orange juice, cranberry juice

January 18, 2013

Direct Refreshments LLC launched Splendid Blend, an all-natural mixture of orange juice and cranberry juice. With no added sugar, the drink contains 170 calories, which is lower than most other competing juices, the company says.

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Pom Wonderful launches single-serve bottle of pomegranate juice

October 16, 2012

Pom Wonderful launched its 100 percent pomegranate juice in single-serve 8-ounce bottles.

Baby boomers want better beverages

As Baby Boomers seek better health through better beverages, makers of juices, teas, coffees and other nondairy beverages create a new generation of drinks that offer flavor, variety and the promise of a new way of life.

Marina Mayer

May 14, 2012

The post-World War II baby boom led to a population increase, a need for diversity and a change in cultural identity. Baby boomers (born from 1946 to 1964) have turned into “beverage boomers” who seek a healthy, well-balanced diet and practice a better-for-you lifestyle. These Beverage Boomers are changing nondairy beverages.