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Customized beverage needs heighten demand for co-packers

Production of functional beverages and shots streamlined

December 6, 2018

A number of macro trends are empowering beverage innovation and contract packagers/contract manufacturers are helping to fill an important need state, experts say.

Beverage plants implement sustainable practices

Lightweighting, water treatments help maintain energy use

Taylor Karg

November 29, 2018

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Whether it’s lightweighting, treating wastewater and reducing general waste, beverage plants are changing their operational methods in order to be more energy efficient.

Prudent compliance worth investment

Agencies lay out rules, regulations for beverage-makers

John Peter Koss

November 23, 2018

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Wherever you go, whomever you contact and everything you see in the beverage arena, in some manner, is governed by regulatory jurisdiction.

Honeywell Intelligrated's Momentum Warehouse Execution System. - Beverage Industry

Warehouse Execution Systems produce consistent, accurate fulfillment

Warehouse workers increasingly implement WES for day-to-day operations

Taylor Karg

November 7, 2018

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As the beverage industry continues to see an influx of SKUs, manufacturers and distributors must stay up-to-date with the latest software in order to keep up with demand. As warehouses look to enhance their operations, the implementation of warehouse execution systems (WES) seem to be the golden ticket to getting the job done.

2018 Wholesaler of the Year: Hand Family Companies

Multi-state beer, beverage distributor continues growing

Barbara Harfmann

October 24, 2018

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Now in operation for nearly 70 years, the Hand Family Companies, Clarksville, Tenn., has grown from humble beginnings to becoming a multi-state beer and beverage distributor operating seven plants in three states, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois.

Honeywell Intelligrated voice technology. - Beverage Industry

Picking technologies upturn speed, accuracy

SKU proliferation drives voice technologies in warehouse operations

Taylor Karg

October 19, 2018

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To better handle today’s SKU proliferation, warehouse distributors that implement warehouse management systems (WMS) and solutions like voice picking technologies, can save time, money and valuable resources to allocate to other parts of the business, experts say.

Evaluations crucial when adding value to beverage packaging

Packaging changes should take into account equipment capabilities

John Peter Koss

October 17, 2018

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The issue of adding value can be taken for granted with a somewhat subtle acquisition of value occurring as the beverage package is being produced.

Opportunities for human-robot collaboration increases

Robots increase productivity, handle repetitive tasks

Barbara Harfmann

October 5, 2018

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As busy beverage warehouses handle burgeoning SKUs and manpower shortages continue, repetitive robotics-related functions are filling the gaps.

Understanding the challenges of asset utilization

Product, packaging changes impact beverage operations’ efficiency

John Peter Koss

September 26, 2018

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From an operations perspective, asset utilization is an ongoing operational challenge, especially in process industries like beverages, where constant product and packaging changes raise many questions related to invested assets.

Safety, product diversity impact forklift operations

Beverage warehouse operators rely on automated machinery

Taylor Karg

September 21, 2018

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The safe handling of forklifts is vital to beverage operations and experts note safety, product diversity, sustainability and automation are key factors impacting the industry.

Premiumization, authenticity drive growth in spirits category

Hint ignites unsweetened, flavored water craze

MillerCoors debuts sparkling cocktail line

PepsiCo announces mobile-enabled hydration platform

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Events

October 23, 2018

Innovation: The Evolving Beverage Market

ON DEMAND: In Beverage Industry’s annual New Product Development Webinar, experts will detail how manufacturers are balancing the evolving trends of today's consumers when developing new beverages.

April 30, 2019

Taking Your Plant-Based Foods & Beverages to the Next Level – Outstanding Consumer Experience

You’ve made the decision to go with plant-based nutrition in your product. But if you’re like most people, you’ve struggled with the issues it presents in formulating a great product – particularly at higher protein levels or in gluten-free applications.

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Beverage Quality and Safety

Based on an IFT short course, Beverage Quality and Safety offers information on the latest beverage industry trends related to products, processing, and packaging technologies - including new generation nutraceutical beverages

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Beverage Industry Magazine

2019 April

Our April cover story spotlights Hint Water and founder Kara Goldin’s journey in facilitating the multi-million dollar company. Also this month, our 2019 Soft Drink Report, a write-up of some noteworthy exhibitors from Natural Products Expo West and a market outlook on the performance of the spirits category within the past year. And as usual, we gathered the latest new products, packaging and R&D news.

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