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Beverage manufacturing industry comprises companies and large business conglomerates that are operating in production, manufacturing, distribution and research of beverages that are non-alcoholic, soft drinks, bottled water, energy and sports drinks, milk and dairy, ready to drink and alcoholic drinks. The beverage industry companies produce alcoholic and soft drinks which make for the major market share compared to others. Non alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry is a highly concentrated with only top 50 companies account for 90% revenue. There has been a high demand for non-alcoholic beverages and it has been growing as the health beneficial factors are included more and also for nutritional advantages they have over alcoholic beverages.

The beverage industry also includes companies that produce concentrated flavored drink syrups, which are later used to make soda or juice in fountain beverage dispensers. Companies in the soft drink manufacturing industry produce, can or bottle soft drinks, cordial, sparkling mineral water, sport drinks and energy drinks. Along with the the production of bottled water, fruit juice or fruit drinks. Globally, major products include soft drinks, which accounts for over 85%, bottled water around 10%. In the beverages such as soft drinks, they include sodas also known as carbonated drinks, tea and coffee drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, fruit and vegetable drinks. Companies in beverage manufacturing industry also produce alcoholic beverages, such as beer, ale, bourbon, brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey and wine. The packaging aspect such as bottling and distribution companies are not included in this industry.

Beverage Manufacturing Industry Trends

The global beverage manufacturing industry has grown to be a gigantic revenue generator over the last few decades, and the projections are expected to be incredible in the near future. With improvements from health factor and usage of ingredients that are harmless, the beverages industry has not only concentrated on consumer aspect but environmental as well. With usage of recyclable and reusable packaging solutions included, the beverage industry has garnered a great mass of consumers locally and globally. The global beverage manufacturing industry is expected to gain the maximum in the near future with advanced technology in production, supply, marketing and overall reach playing a pivotal role in this huge success, the reports can be expected to contain massive numbers in revenue generation.

Major Beverage Manufactures

Major players in the global beverage manufacturing include, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper Snapple, PepsiCo,Ìý Danone, Nestlé, Suntory, Royal Challenge, McDowells, DIAGEO, ANHEUSER-BUSCH INC, HEINEKEN NV, SABMILLER, InBev and NATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS INC.