The drink industry (or drinks industry, also known as the beverage industry) produces
drink
A drink or beverage is a liquid intended for human consumption. In addition to their basic function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture. Common types of drinks include plain drinking water, milk, juice, smoothies a ...
s, in particular
ready to drink products. Drink production can vary greatly depending on the product being made. ManufacturingDrinks.com explains that "bottling facilities differ in the types of
bottling lines they operate and the types of products they can run". Drinks may be
canned or
bottled (
plastic or
glass), hot-fill or cold-fill, and natural or conventional. Innovations in the drink industry, catalysed by requests for
non-alcoholic drinks, include drink plants, drink processing, and drink packing.
Largest companies
The largest global players in 2019 were:
See also
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Alcoholic beverage industry in Europe
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Container-deposit legislation
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Food industry
The food industry is a complex, global network of diverse businesses that supplies most of the food consumed by the world's population. The food industry today has become highly diversified, with manufacturing ranging from small, traditiona ...
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Brewing industry
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List of drinks
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Alcoholic drink
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Soft drink
A soft drink (see ยง Terminology for other names) is a drink that usually contains water (often carbonated), a sweetener, and a natural and/or artificial flavoring. The sweetener may be a sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, a su ...
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Bottled water
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Beverage Digest
References
Further reading
Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls Paul R. Dittmer, J. Desmond Keefe. John Wiley & Sons. 3 December 2008
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Drinks
Industries (economics)
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