Schiff brings with him 25 years of experience in sales and marketing management in the food, beverage and hospitality industry.

Prepared Foods discusses beverage formulation with Linda Halik, director of R&D and national accounts sales manager at United Citrus Products Corp., Norwood, Mass.

The federal government does not track smoked seafood consumption, but sales at 18,000 supermarkets, mass merchandisers and club chains jumped 17% last year.

While the energy drinks and shots market may be a small component of the non-alcoholic beverage industry, it has defied the odds by remaining one of the most dynamic parts.