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Sector Analysis
Quarterly Beverage Tracker Fourth Quarter 2016: United States of America
Total soft drink consumption in the fourth quarter grew in Q4-16. Packaged water and bulk/hod water continued to be the driver of growth for overall soft drinks. Carbonates performed surprisingly well in the final quarter of 2016. Dairy beverage volumes continued to be eroded in the fourth quarter. Cold brew continues to be one of the hot topics in the beverage market, with new products being rolled out by large and small players alike. M&A activity picked up at the...