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2018 Wholesaler of the Year: Hand Family Companies

Multi-state beer, beverage distributor continues growing

October 24, 2018

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.

High quality, clean-label demand drives HPP usage

HPP technology becomes increasingly popular within beverage market

Taylor Karg

September 13, 2018

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Using ultra-high pressured cold water, HPP preserves the natural nutrients in beverages, resulting in increased popularity among brand owners.

Flexible manufacturing an economic necessity

Line flexibility detrimental to beverage products, packaging

John Peter Koss

August 24, 2018

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Several significant factors actually drive the need for flexibility in beverage production line configurations so let’s take a closer look along the supply chain to discuss some of the impacts and the ever-present global concerns occurring regardless of the time or location of the market.

Distillery offers contract services

Southern Distilling services craft distillers through 25,000-square-foot facility

August 10, 2018

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Founded in 2013 by local entrepreneurs Pete and Vienna Barger, Southern Distilling Co., Statesville, N.C., offers a broad range of contract distilling services for domestic and foreign brand owners, distilleries and retailers including custom distilling, warehousing, and bottling/packaging services.

Beverage case cost observations prompt critical questions

Cost formula, product machinery determine cost of beverage cases

John Peter Koss

July 27, 2018

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The production cost per case has to be important because, realistically, it becomes the basis for establishing selling prices further along in the costing process.

Anheuser-Busch announces launch of Ritas Spritz

Shrink, stretch labels revolutionize beverage packaging

Readers name their favorite new beverage of 2018

Crown Royal Peach

Packaging trend gains steam in beverage market

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.

March 19, 2019

BevOps Fleet Summit

The 13th annual BevOps Fleet Summit, hosted by Beverage Industry magazine, is a learning and information sharing experience for warehousing, operations and fleet management. This 3-day conference will address business challenges and industry trends of today’s beverage marketplace.

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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 February

February’s cover feature tells the story of Cott Corporation and its journey in how it became one of the biggest companies in the HOD market. Also examined in this month’s issue is the top trends in the wine, health-and-wellness, and cognitive health and energy categories. Discover other top trends in products, packaging and ingredients!

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