Juice Gallery Multimedia Announces U. S. Juice and Smoothie Industry Predictions for 2005

Juice Gallery Multimedia Announces U. S. Juice and Smoothie Industry Predictions for 2005

U. S Juice and Smoothie Industry Predictions for 2005

(PRWEB) December 17, 2004

Juice Gallery Multimedia, has announced their annual industry predictions for 2005. "The three segments that comprise the industry: retail, retail dessert, and mixes, remains strong, currently at $1.83 billion in sales, and we are confident that the industry will grow this year", said Dan Titus, president of Juice Gallery Multimedia, a publishing company concentrating on the needs of juice bars and restaurant start-ups. 

1) Consumers will continue to benefit from health meal alternatives offered by juice and smoothie bars.

2) The retail juice and smoothie bar segment will continue to expand as operators move into mainstream America.

3) We will see the mix segment continue to expand in foodservice as operators look for a quick easy solution to add smoothies to existing menus.

4) Co-op branding will continue as established brands add name brand smoothies to their offerings.

5) Competition for retail space will remain high as key locations are scoured by operators.

6) The demand for low-carb smoothies will increase as consumers continue to watch their waist lines.

7) Ready-to-drink (RTD) smoothie products will continue to expand, thereby pushing consumer awareness of the juice and smoothie industry in general.

8) The energy drink phenomenon will continue to endure, thereby offering savvy juice and smoothie operators the opportunity to stress existing products or create new products for this growing niche.

9) Distribution will improve as more distributors seek to satisfy the demand for juice and smoothie operators.

10) Consumer awareness of juice and smoothie bars will continue to grow as new stores open and they are introduced to the benefits of the products.

Juice Gallery Multimedia® is a leading provider of training, consulting, and business information. The firm, concentrates on the business needs of entrepreneurs and business start-ups. Retail restaurant concepts offered combine diversified-menu products to enhance overall customer satisfaction and store profit. Core concepts are: juice and smoothie bars, wraps stores, gourmet coffeehouses, tea, and fusion concepts. The company publishes the industry report: The U. S. Juice and Smoothie Bar Market, which is an annual report detailing the juice and smoothie industry.

For more information contact:

Shelly Kelly

Juice Gallery Multimedia

Box 151

Chino Hills CA 91709

Voice/Fax (909) 597-0791, Sales (800) 710-8163

Web: www. juicegallery. com

Email: info@juicegallery. com

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