The Juice & Smoothie Association Reports Juice and Smoothie Business Tops 1 Billion Dollars in Retail Sales

The Juice & Smoothie Association Reports Juice and Smoothie Business Tops 1 Billion Dollars in Retail Sales. New Report details industry findings.

CHINO HILLS-October 16, 2002 --Dan Titus, director of The Juice and Smoothie Association (JASA), announced today that the juice and smoothie business has topped 1 billion in sales for the first time. "We have seen steady industry growth over the past several years, with a slight dip in 2000 - 2002. 2002 is what we are calling a second wind for the industry", said Titus.

The population is more aware of what smoothies are now. They are on menus everywhere. Juice and smoothie bars, offering fresh-squeezed vegetable and fruit juices, are a main stay in society. Patrons can find smoothies that are complete meals or a refreshing dessert.

Report Offered: 2002 Juice & Smoothie Bars in the U.S.

JASA had co-developed a detailed report about the juice/smoothie industry. The study of the juice and smoothie bar industry discusses retail quick-service chain operations specializing in fresh-squeezed juice and smoothies. Product uses, including meal replacement, meal accompaniment and dessert are discussed. In addition, the rise of this specialized market is examined in the context of the overall fruit beverage industry. The report also provides data on shelf-stable packaged smoothies, addresses franchising and regional issues and analyzes the major players and their strategies.

JASA is an entity of Juice Gallery Multimedia, a specialty foodservice consulting business that offers business start-up information via books, video and software. Individuals wishing to start concepts in: Juice/smoothies, gourmet coffee, tea, bagels or wraps, can get started economically with their popular Real-World Business Start-up Packages, which include six months unlimited telephone and email support.

Contact:

Shelly Kelly

The Juice and Smoothie Association, JASA
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Juice Gallery Multimedia
Box 151
Chino Hills CA 91709
Voice/Fax, (909) 597-0791

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