This reference provides answers and solutions to a wide variety of queries and difficulties commonly encountered by industry professionals in the development, manufacture, packaging and distribution of soft drinks, fruit juices, and packaged waters. Arranged in practical question and answer format, the information can be found quickly and easily, whether the book is being used as a basic source of information, a problem-solving manual, or training tool. Issues discussed include manufacturing limitations and shelf-life predictions during product development, beverage ingredients, manufacturing concerns from ingredient sourcing to filling operations and quality, safety, shelf-life and regulatory issues.