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The production of juices and drinks in Poland has the highest dynamics of development in relation to all sectors of food processing. In 80 's the production of juices and drinks amounted 50 000 t, in 1992 -100 000 t, in 1995 - more than 330 000 t and in 1998 - 700 000 t. In 90s consumption of juices and drinks increased from 2,5 kg per person in 1992 to 17 kg in 1998. The participation of juices and drinks made of fruits in consumption in 1998 is 82% of all drinks. The economic situation of producers of juices and drinks in 1998 was better than of the rest of fruit-vegetable preserves sector. The market of these products is starting to be replete. Global consumption till 2003 will increase about 5-6% per year to 201 per person in the year. Quality, assortment, economic activity will decide about being of producers on the market. The big, economically strong and having good market policy firms will have the highest chances to stay on the market.