March 2017 Issue | Beverage Industry

The March 2017 issue of Beverage Industry includes our cover story on Stone Brewing as well as the 2017 Beer Market Report and more. Check it out today!

Stone Brewing expands global presence

Craft brewer opens new brewery and bistro in Germany

Barbara Harfmann

March 10, 2017

In the mid-1990s, when the craft beer movement still was in relative infancy, Stone Brewing co-founders Greg Koch and his homebrewing partner Steve Wagner were busy experimenting with beer recipes and bemoaning the “industrial fizzy yellow stuff.”

2017 Beer Report: Domestic brewers look to combat volume declines

Despite volume declines, domestic beer still 65 percent of market

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

Just like the stock market has seen its share of highs and lows, the U.S. beer market also has had its own ebbs and flows. Despite some single-digit declines that were peppered in throughout the past decade, the beer market seems to have leveled out, experts note.

2017 Beer Report: Imported beers outperform other beer segments

Mexican beers outpace import segment

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

The trades taking place on Wall Street often can come with a sense of urgency and anxiety for brokers and their respective clients. However, consumers also are opting to “trade up” when it comes to their beer selection.

2017 Beer Report: Craft beer up single-digits in 2016

Analysts credit deceleration to SKU proliferation, quality issues

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

After many years of double-digit gains in volume and dollar sales in the United States, the craft beer market could be approaching a status of maturation, according to market analysts.

2017 Beer Report: Hard cider declines continues

Dry, hopped options could broaden consumer base

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

Although premiumization trends have provided growth for domestic beers through super-premium brands as well as import and craft beers, the hard cider segment has not been as fortunate.

2017 Beer Report: Hard sodas, seltzer help FMB segment continue its growth

Analysts project deceleration of growth for alternative alcohol products

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

CNBC’s “Mad Money with Jim Cramer” rarely is short on advice when it comes to the next hot stock. For the beer market, the release and sales of numerous hard sodas and seltzers helped contribute to the “hot” performance of the flavored malt beverage (FMB)/progressive adult beverage (PAB) segment in 2016.

Kombucha market up 41 percent

Health and wellness drives market, new products proliferate

Amanda Del Buono

March 10, 2017

Although it has been available in the U.S. beverage market for about 15 years, kombucha has gained broad consumer appeal within the past several years, according to New York-based Beverage Marketing Corporation’s (BMC) September 2016 report titled “U.S. Ready-To-Drink Tea through 2020.” As health and wellness has progressed from a niche interest to mass consumer appeal, this beverage segment has reaped the benefits.

Tio Gazpacho expands distribution

Drinkable soup brand benefits from investment from General Mills

Barbara Harfmann

March 10, 2017

When Austin Allan traveled to Madrid to study abroad in 2001, he did not know that the upbeat people, culture and lively, rich flavors of Spain that he “fell in love with” would result in a new livelihood: Tio Gazpacho.

Drug stores struggle for growth, beverages outperform channel

Alcohol beverages experience unit sales increases

Amanda Del Buono

March 10, 2017

As consumers’ shopping behaviors continue to evolve, the drug store channel has seen a boon within beverage aisles. Although the channel is struggling to grow, beverages could offer potential for the channel going forward as these stores expand their offerings, says Evan Hoffman, industry research analyst at Los Angeles-based IBISWorld.

Sugar aversion, regulations benefit use stevia, erythritol and monk fruit in beverages

Suppliers innovate with stevia to fill sweetness gap

Amanda Del Buono

March 6, 2017

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new Nutrition Facts label, in conjunction with continued consumer demand for transparency, less sugar and clean-label products, have resulted in an increased demand for natural, non-caloric, high-intensity sweeteners (HIS), like stevia, monk fruit and erythritol.

Craft Brewers Conference, BrewExpo return to Washington, D.C.

Brewers Association presents 34th annual convention, tradeshow

March 15, 2017

The 34th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America (CBC) will return to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., from April 10-13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Water resonates around the world

Nestlé Waters survey reveals trends

Barbara Harfmann

March 15, 2017

Clean drinking water is something most Americans take for granted. Yet, there have been many disasters throughout the years — the 2004 Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and, more recently, the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Mich. — which have called the safety of drinking water into question.

Beverage brands embrace power of music in marketing campaigns

Nielsen, Quri release study data

March 15, 2017

Cheerwine, the family owned and operated North Carolina soft drink brand, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. In honor of the milestone, the company is releasing a series of seven commemorative, collectible cans featuring designs from various eras.

Infographic: A glimpse into the global beer market

Global market projected to grow at CAGR of 0.9% to 2020

Amanda Del Buono

March 15, 2017

This infographic offers a glimpse into the state of the global beer market, including beer consumption and trends, as well as some predictions for the future of the global beer market.

Flexibility driving innovation of case packing, wrapping for beverages

Energy efficiency important when selecting machinery

Jessica Jacobsen

March 15, 2017

With its glow-in-dark and LED race car, THE AS Seen on TV brand Magic Tracks, as its ad slogan states, has the ability to “bend it, flex it, curve it to the max” to create a custom speedway for any home.

Beverage brands stand out with new packaging

Perrier releases limited packaging

March 15, 2017

As Perrier Artist of the Year, HOTTEA will kick off a year-long partnership with the brand and will have his original design featured on limited-edition packaging, which will be available in the United States later this year.

Ingredion acquires TIC Gums

Flavor Insights announces official launch of the company

March 15, 2017

Ingredion Inc., Westchester, Ill., has entered into a stock-purchase agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of White Marsh, Md.-based TIC Gums Inc.

Flavors, functionality fuel coffee usage

Cold-brew coffee grows in popularity

Barbara Harfmann

March 15, 2017

As a get-up-and-go beverage, ready-to-drink (RTD) hot, iced and cold-brew coffee continues to fuel consumers in the morning and throughout the day.

Top 10 tips for summer driving for fleets

Maintenance checklist can reduce downtime for trucks

Tom Kelley

March 15, 2017

Now that the snow has melted and flowers are in bloom, it can only mean one thing: it’s time to get trucks ready for summer. Investing a few hours now can save days of downtime when the scorching temperatures of summer return.

Data collection proves valuable in processing automation

High-pressure processing gains traction in beverage market

Jessica Jacobsen

March 15, 2017

NBC’s public service announcements within the series title “The More You Know” have been informing TV viewers on a wide range of topics since its inception in 1989.

Has beverage automation reached the Nth degree?

SKU proliferation contributes to growth in automation

John Peter Koss

March 15, 2017

The interpretations of the word “automation” have had many variations with broad scopes of intention. What is automation and what does it mean to beverage operators?

Suppliers release products for beverage labeling, fulfillment needs

New innovations in equipment testing

March 15, 2017

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. recently introduced its new 700 series robot palletizers utilizing a Yaskawa robot arm.

Sustainability initiatives, recycling awareness on the rise in beverage industry

60 percent of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling

Amanda Del Buono

March 15, 2017

With the 47th annual Earth Day (April 22) roughly a month away, consumers increasingly are reminded about the environmental sustainability efforts in which they can participate. But consumers aren’t the only ones who try to take the extra step to be more environmentally conscious.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

In this webinar, Black Swan Data will explore what Gen Z will be drinking (and not drinking) in 2026 and beyond. From emerging alcohol trends to new frontiers for functional sodas, this content will unpack the needs, behaviors and passions shaping the next generation of drinks.

Beverage Industry Magazine

2017 March

Cover Story

Stone Brewing expands global presence

Features

2017 Beer Report: Domestic brewers look to combat volume declines

2017 Beer Report: Imported beers outperform other beer segments

2017 Beer Report: Craft beer up single-digits in 2016

2017 Beer Report: Hard cider declines continues

2017 Beer Report: Hard sodas, seltzer help FMB segment continue its growth

Kombucha market up 41 percent

Tio Gazpacho expands distribution

Drug stores struggle for growth, beverages outperform channel

Columns

Sugar aversion, regulations benefit use stevia, erythritol and monk fruit in beverages

Craft Brewers Conference, BrewExpo return to Washington, D.C.

Water resonates around the world

Beverage brands embrace power of music in marketing campaigns

Infographic: A glimpse into the global beer market

Flexibility driving innovation of case packing, wrapping for beverages

Beverage brands stand out with new packaging

Ingredion acquires TIC Gums

Flavors, functionality fuel coffee usage

Top 10 tips for summer driving for fleets

Data collection proves valuable in processing automation

Has beverage automation reached the Nth degree?

Suppliers release products for beverage labeling, fulfillment needs

Sustainability initiatives, recycling awareness on the rise in beverage industry

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