Definition
The US Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing industry acquires ingredients such as liquid beverage bases, syrup, sweeteners and other ingredients like caffeine, acidulants, preservatives, potassium and sodium from their various manufacturers and blends these ingredients into soft drink beverages. Along with water acquired from natural springs, alpine areas and other sources, these beverages are bottled in glass or plastic or otherwise canned in aluminum for sale to grocery product wholesalers, retailers and export markets. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing soft drinks; (2) manufacturing ice; and (3) purifying and bottling water.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.