Beverages are liquids intended for drinking. Types include alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, teas, coffee, cocoa beverages, dairy beverages, health beverages, fruit beverages, soy beverages, and drinking water, making the category one of the largest and most diverse in the food industry. Quality is defined by flavour consistency, microbiological safety, and packaging that protects against light, oxygen, and contamination. Manufacturing ranges from simple bottling of spring water to complex brewing, fermentation, and aseptic processing, all under strict hygiene regimes. Regulatory frameworks govern composition, labelling, and safety by subcategory, reflecting the very different risks of, say, raw milk drinks versus carbonated soft drinks.