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Breakthru Beverage Group, Provi announce partnership extension

Digital ordering solution will continue to keep wholesaler connected with customers 24/7

March 16, 2022

Breakthru Beverage Group, New York, and Provi, Chicago, announced a three-year extension of their original partnership agreement.

Channel Strategies

Supermarkets turbocharge investments into digital technology

Consumers become more digitally engaged

Lauren Sabetta

December 17, 2021

As consumers' shopping behaviors are changing, traditional grocery stores are seeking new ways to further engage consumers. For many grocery stores, the new path to differentiation is digital.

PepsiCo launches Digital Hubs in Dallas, Barcelona

Hubs aim to accelerate company's digital capabilities

October 26, 2021

PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced the establishment of the company's first two Digital Hubs in North America and Europe, with plans to expand to more locations in the future. These hubs, located in Dallas and Barcelona, Spain, are expected to create more than 500 new, high-caliber data and digital jobs during the next three years, bringing additional opportunity to the regions. By creating state-of-the-art spaces designed for real-time collaboration, the talent and capabilities housed in these Digital Hubs will drive PepsiCo's digitalization agenda and create a strong, global digital delivery network, the company says.

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2021 Wholesaler of the Year: Republic National Distributing Company

RNDC deepens mission to be distributor of choice for suppliers, customers

Jessica Jacobsen

September 3, 2021

As a premier wine and spirits wholesaler, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has built an organization that supports not only the needs of its suppliers and customers, but also the communities it serves.

Packaging Materials

Consumers, trends impact secondary packaging

Sustainability, smart technology influence packaging design

Sarah Graybill

July 6, 2021

Shifts in commerce, along with shifts in consumers’ focus on factors such as product safety, sustainability and more are influencing the secondary packaging market. In addition, as technology progresses, packaging is seizing opportunities to offer efficiency and other capabilities.

Distribution

Beverage fleets serve as valuable billboards

Technology helps graphics become crisper, more impactful

Jeff Cioletti

March 30, 2021

Technology is helping fleet graphics leave an even bigger impact. This will be key as consumers indicate recognition of wrapped vehicles even a month removed.

Beverage Beat

2021 ushers new era of design for Beverage Industry

eMagazine adds features, interactions to bring content to life

Jessica Jacobsen

January 19, 2021

Beverage Industry and our parent company, BNP Media, are more than excited to introduce the latest in eMagazine design.

Bevi launches touchless smart water cooler

Consumers can customize water’s type, flavor using smartphone app

July 30, 2020

Bevi’s touchless water cooler with dispensing options can be operated through smartphone camera or scanner app to customize sparkling and still water.

Packaging Equipment

Coding technology streamlines production line efficiency

Sustainability trends driving innovation for coding equipment

Barbara Harfmann

July 28, 2020

Advancements in coding and code application technology and scanning equipment has increased production speed, while eco-friendly inks are increasing sustainability.

Bardstown Bourbon Co. launches virtual facility tour

Guided 360 tour of distillery offers behind-the-scenes look

July 8, 2020

The Bardstown Bourbon Co., Bardstown, Ky., has launched a complete virtual 360 tour of its entire grounds and facilities online and free to the public. Created in response to state-mandated closures due to COVID-19, this enchanting, interactive and educational experience allows viewers to visually adventure throughout the groundbreaking facilities.