Target importers and exporters when seeking beverage industry sales leads

International importers and exporters make up a large market for the beverage industry. Look for directories in print or on CD-ROM. They can help you locate importers to increase your sales lead for beverage industry contacts. Geared to manufacturers, exporters, and trading companies, these directories provide carefully researched leads with extensive contact information and type of beverage being imported.

I recommend: The Bizeurope website lists beverage importers and distributors in Europe. The International Directory of Importers: Food & Beverage CD-ROM has access to thousands of importers.

Tap the large bottled and flavored water category to find water sales leads

Bottled water consumption has hit new highs in the U.S. Despite the controversy of bottled water versus tap water, bottled water is still a good buy. Water sales rank as the second largest commercial beverage category by volume. Only soft drinks rank higher.

I recommend: Contact the International Bottled Water Association  and consult Market Research.com for information on the bottled water industry and access to water sales leads.

Buy beverage industry sales leads from beverage associations

Trade associations are experts of their industry and offer manufacturers and distributors inside information. Access to their mailing list of members is a great way to find beverage sales lead lists. Some associations allow you to customize your search based on product, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, geographic region, wholesale or retail, and other parameters.

I recommend: Check out the American Beverage Association. and the National Association of Beverage Importers. Also see Plunkett Research for beverage sales and marketing leads.