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"Foodservice Trends in Hot & Cold Tea"


David Henkes' presentation explored overall trends in the foodservice channel as they relate to both hot and cold tea. Based upon recent research, this presentation explored operator and consumer attitudes and behavior toward tea. It will also examine the outlook for tea over the next 3 to 5 years.

David Henkes is a senior principal at Technomic and is responsible for directing, consulting, and research assignments for clients in the foodservice channel. Since joining the firm nearly 10 years ago, he has done a wide variety of beverage studies in carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks, tea, coffee and beverage alcohol.