Manufacture of beverages

isic code 110 covers the manufacture of a wide range of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential consumer products and generating significant economic activity. Beverages are a fundamental part of daily life, with consumption patterns varying across different cultures and regions. The manufacture of beverages is a complex and highly regulated industry, requiring specialized knowledge, equipment, and processes to ensure product quality and safety.

The production of beverages typically involves several key steps, such as ingredient preparation, mixing, fermentation (for alcoholic beverages), pasteurization, and packaging. Depending on the type of beverage, these processes may vary significantly. For example, the production of beer involves the malting of grains, mashing, boiling, fermentation, and conditioning, while the production of soft drinks may focus on the blending of syrups, carbonation, and bottling.

The manufacture of beverages requires a range of inputs, including raw materials such as 1011 Grains, 1012 Fruits and vegetables, 1013 Dairy products, and various flavorings and additives. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, such as fermentation tanks, bottling lines, and packaging machinery. Energy sources, water, and labor are also essential inputs for the production of beverages.

The outputs of the beverage manufacturing industry include a diverse range of products, such as 1101 Distilled, potable, alcoholic beverages, 1102 Wines, 1103 Malt liquors and malt, and 1104 Soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters. These beverages are then consumed by households, 4610 Wholesale trade services, 4711 Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and various other industries.