Energy Drinks See Jump in 2010

Packaged Facts’ (Rockville, MD) new market report “Functional and Natural Ready-to-Drink Beverages in the U.S.” highlights recent increases in sales of energy drinks and other niche beverages compared to sales slumps of the 2008–2009 economic recession.

The 242-page report provides shopper surveys and sales and trends information for energy drinks and shots, sports drinks, and nutrient-enhanced waters; ready-to-drink tea and coffee; and refrigerated yogurt drinks and juice/fruit smoothies.