Posted by Ray Latif at 3:39 PM on June 27, 2012  Calling it “the best of times and the worst of times for the beverage market,” Ross Colbert, global beverage strategist for Rabobank, stressed the importance for retailers and vending operators to take advantage of current trends in the beverage industry to create new sales growth. Colbert explained that consumer demand for healthier and vitamin-fortified products is fueling the growth of “better for you” beverages, particularly in ready-to-drink teas, bottled waters, and functional drinks.
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Posted by BevNET.com Staff at 10:21 AM on June 27, 2012  Crave is the creation of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., a food and beverage cooperative owned by dairy farmers in Western New York State. When it comes to dairies who launch their own products, their approach is definitely unique, starting with their fun approach to the branding and nicely designed packaging.…
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