Dairy Foods logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Dairy Foods logo
  • NEWS
    • DAIRY REGULATIONS
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Butter
    • Cheese
    • Cultured Dairy
    • Frozen Desserts
    • Ice Cream/Novelties
    • Milk
    • Non-Dairy Beverages
    • Sales Data
    • Whey, Milk Powder
    • Dairy Alternatives
  • INGREDIENTS
    • Cocoa
    • Colors/Flavors
    • Cultures/Enzymes
    • Fiber
    • Gums, Stabilizers, and Texturants
    • Inclusions
    • Omegas/Lipids
    • Prebiotics
    • Probiotics
    • Sweeteners
    • Other
  • OPERATIONS
    • SUSTAINABILITY
    • Equipment
    • Processing
    • Packaging
    • Food Safety & Sanitation
    • Membrane Technology
  • MEDIA
    • Dairy Foods TV
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Buyers Guide
    • Dairy Plants USA
  • MEMBRANE FORUM
  • MORE
    • Associations
    • Dairy Foods' News & Views Newsletter
    • Blogs
    • Case Studies
    • Classifieds
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Dairy Foods Store
    • Market Research
    • Supplier Spotlights
    • Tradeshows and Events
    • Strategy Guides
  • AWARDS
    • Dairy Plant of the Year Award
    • Breakthrough Award
    • Dairy Processor of the Year
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazines
    • Archive Issues
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • SIGN UP!
    • Columnists
    • Dairy 100
    • State of the Industry Report

    Dairy Market Trends

    June 1, 2010


    Today’s shoppers want it all – they want taste, value and convenience at a price point that doesn’t break the bank. Now consumers can have it all thanks to a lineup of refrigerated, ready-to-drink tea and coffee beverages that attempt to offer instant gratification with every exotic and refreshing gulp.

    Tea lovers, for instance, can achieve complete satisfaction in the $2.1 billion canned or bottled tea segment.

    According to Chicago-based SymphonyIRI Group, AriZona Beverage topped the charts at $587.4 million in sales as of March 21, with its unsweetened tea that comes in a 10-ounce resealable PET bottle and is pre-priced at $1. The Cincinnati-based beverage company also enjoyed a leap in dollar sales of more than 150%, SymphonyIRI data says, for its AriZona Arnold Palmer line of Half & Half tea, which combines black tea and lemonade into a 20-ounce PET bottle.

    Meanwhile, Lipton Brisk tea experienced a 23% climb in sales, according to SymphonyIRI data, while Gold Peak snagged the eighth slot with a nearly 24% jump in sales for its new chilled tea selection, which comes in a multi-serve 59-ounce carafe bottle and is available in Sweetened and Lemon flavors.

    Of particular good news to dairy processors, refrigerated teas also saw an uptick in sales with private label coming in first at $121.3 million in sales, SymphonyIRI data says.

    Turkey Hill Dairy placed second with $93.4 million in sales, thanks in part to the re-introduction of its decaffeinated iced tea in a half-gallon bottle.

    Likewise, Swiss Premium Tea came in fourth with a 60% jump in sales for its lineup of Regular, Diet, Southern Style Sweet and Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey offerings that come in gallon, half-gallon and pint sizes.

    Rutter’s Dairy, meanwhile, saw sales rise nearly 48% over last year for its broad assortment of tea items, SymphonyIRI data shows. The York, Pa.-based processor urges consumers to enter the Cold Drink Zone of its company-owned convenience stores, filled with iced tea, tea coolers, brewed tea, sweet tea and fruit-flavored tea offerings.

    On the other hand, Pom Wonderful experienced a 33% drop in sales since last year, SymphonyIRI data says, despite the Los Angeles-based company’s revamp of its Anitoxidant Super Tea line. However, the company experienced a 200% leap in sales for its PomX ready-to-drink coffee line.

    Others in the $22.1 million RTD coffee category also saw some impressive gains.

    For example, SymphonyIRI reports Shock Coffee’s sales skyrocketed more than 12,000% since last year, as the brand continues its meteoric rise by finding new outlets for its products. Meanwhile, Adina Coffee’s sales saw a less jaw-dropping but still impressive rise of nearly 133%.

    Instant gratification can be hard to come by, but today’s makers of tea and coffee beverages are helping consumers get closer to being completely satisfied.

    Share This Story

    Looking for a reprint of this article?
    From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

    Recommended Content

    JOIN TODAY
    to unlock your recommendations.

    Already have an account? Sign In

    • Lifeway Organic Kefir in different flavors inside a refrigerated grocery shelf.

      Dairy Foods names Lifeway Foods 2025 Processor of the Year

      Lifeway Foods donates $10,000 to wildfire victims,...
      Cultured Dairy
      By: Brian Berk
    • Two female farmers are standing in a field, holding a large milk canister, looking at several cows at dairy farm.

      Honoring Women Leaders Shaping the Dairy Industry

      For the fourth consecutive year, Dairy Foods is proud to...
      Dairy Foods & Beverages
      By: Barbara Harfmann
    • Main feature for State of the Industry with dairy products album cover with a gradient circular--patterned backgorund.

      2025 State of the Dairy Industry

      Welcome to the 2025 State of the Industry report. For...
      Sales Data
    Manage My Account
    • eMagazine Subscription
    • Dairy Foods News & Views Newsletter
    • Online Registration
    • Manage My Preferences
    • Subscription Customer Service
    • Connect with Dairy Foods

    More Videos

    Popular Stories

    Close up of a whipped frozen dessert with a light green color.

    The keys to high-protein dairy formulations

    A row of Frios Gourmet Pops with a tie dye pattern as a background.

    How Frios Gourmet Pops delivers happiness

    Closeup of young Asian man preparing yogurt and muesli breakfast at modern home. Diet and healthy food morning routine concept.

    Cultured dairy products are a good fit for the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

    Outlook Report: Women in Dairy

    Products

    Probiotic Ice Cream: Science and Technology

    Probiotic Ice Cream: Science and Technology

    See More Products
    Let's Talk Dairy podcast promo

    Related Articles

    • Dairy Market Trends: Milk's Slide Slowing

      See More
    • Dairy Market Trends: Staples Losing Ground

      See More
    • Dairy Market Trends: Slowdown in the Yogurt Case

      See More

    Related Products

    See More Products
    • GlobalData_Consumer.jpg

      Milk (Dairy & Soy Food) Market in the United States of America - Outlook to 2024: Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics

    • GlobalData_Consumer.jpg

      Cheese (Dairy & Soy Food) Market in North America - Outlook to 2022: Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics

    • GlobalData_Consumer.jpg

      Butter & Spreadable Fats (Dairy & Soy Food) Market in North America - Outlook to 2022: Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics

    See More Products

    Events

    View AllSubmit An Event
    • May 25, 2016

      Bringing Cultured Products to Market: Trends in Sugar, Formulations, Processing, Packaging and Marketing

      On Demand Dairy Foods brings you two expert panelists that will discuss the current state of sugar reduction trends in cultured dairy foods and the prospect of bringing new cultured products to market.
    • December 9, 2015

      Optimizing ‘Product Mix’ in a Volatile Global Dairy Ingredients Market: Unlocking Flexibility and Efficiency in your Production Lines

      On Demand FREE Webinar: Excellent long term growth in the dairy ingredient market is underpinned by strong fundamental drivers, however, volatility will remain a key challenge but also an opportunity.
    View AllSubmit An Event

    Related Directories

    • EJ Dairy Marketing

    • E.J. Dairy Marketing

    ×

    Stay ahead of the curve. Unlock a dose of cutting-edge insights.

    Receive our premium content directly to your inbox.

    SIGN-UP TODAY
    • RESOURCES
      • Advertise
      • Contact Us
      • Directories
      • Store
      • Want More
    • SIGN UP TODAY
      • Create Account
      • eMagazine
      • Newsletter
      • Customer Service
      • Manage Preferences
    • SERVICES
      • Marketing Services
      • Reprints
      • Market Research
      • List Rental
      • Survey/Respondent Access
    • STAY CONNECTED
      • LinkedIn
      • Facebook
      • YouTube
      • X (Twitter)
    • PRIVACY
      • PRIVACY POLICY
      • TERMS & CONDITIONS
      • DO NOT SELL MY INFORMATION
      • PRIVACY REQUEST
      • ACCESSIBILITY

    Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

    Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing