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  • Co-manufacturers
  • Co-packers
  • Independent Coca-Cola and PepsiCo bottlers and distributors
  • Co-ops within Coca-Cola and PepsiCo systems
  • Beer distributors
  • Wine and spirits distributors
  • National and regional importers
  • Energy drinks
  • Alternative beverage companies, including kombuchas, seltzer and enhanced waters, sports beverages, juices, coffees, and teas

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Industry expertise Struggles in the beverage alcohol industry turn to green shoots in 2024

Coming off a challenging 2023, beverage alcohol companies can look to the most recent trends to find clues to where the industry is heading next.

Coming off a challenging 2023, beverage alcohol companies can look to the most recent trends to find clues to where the industry is heading next.
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Industry expertise Beverage industry chases changing consumption

The pandemic and recovery are accelerating shifts in the beverage market as consumers embrace changing consumption patterns, particularly in the alcohol sector.

The pandemic and recovery are accelerating shifts in the beverage market as consumers embrace changing consumption patterns, particularly in the alcohol sector.
- Dec 13, 2023
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Beverage industry chases changing consumption
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