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Between Drinks

Women shine in the beverage industry

Stephanie Macleod first woman to win Whisky of the Year award

August 12, 2020

Women are continuing to lead in the beverage industry. Some of note include Mikalia Ulmer, a young 15-year-old CEO who founded a lemonade company, and Stephanie Macleod of John Dewar and Sons, who was the first woman to win the prestigious Whisky of the Year award.

Beverage Beat

Experts highlight necessity for craft purveyors to shift sales strategy

Consumers becoming accustomed to at-home alcohol consumption

August 11, 2020

Craft brewers and distillers were hurt economically at the early stages of the pandemic. As such, experts are highlighting the need to pivot sales methods to still reach consumers.

Readers name their favorite beverage of June

Monthly poll results in tie

August 3, 2020

The readers of Beverage Industry had some tough choices for the Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll for June. As a result, two winners were selected for the poll.

Last Drop

GrapeStars highlights celebrities wine and spirits brands

Online marketplace offers direct-to-consumer purchasing

July 11, 2020

GrapeStars launched its online marketplace app where celebrities can directly promote their wine and spirits brands to fans.

Operations Perspective

Automation adoption impacts staffing challenge for beverage operations

Changes to materials, equipment additional factors in staffing needs

John Peter Koss

July 10, 2020

Although automation has altered staffing needs for beverage operations, it has not eliminated the challenges that beverage manufacturers and distributors need to address.

Between Drinks

IRI releases 2019 New Product Pacesetters report

Six beverage brands earned more than $100 million in multi-outlet channels

Barbara Harfmann

July 9, 2020

In Chicago-based Information Resources Inc. (IRI’s) 2019 New Product Pacesetters report, the market research firm reports the return of the $100 million product launch brands, and notes that both David and Goliath can win when it comes to successful new product launches in the food and beverage industries.

Beverage Beat

Euromonitor releases themes on evolving consumer markets

Report predicts various practices developed during COVID-19 will continue through markets

July 8, 2020

In Euromonitor International’s report “How Will Consumer Markets Evolve After Coronavirus?,” the market research firm identifies six COVID-19 themes impacting the consumer mindset.

Last Drop

St. Germain hosts Stay-at-Home Drive-In Movie Club

Brand offers discount to Drizly as part of campaign

Sarah Graybill

July 8, 2020

In the spirit of “going out” while staying in, St. Germain implemented a Stay Home Drive-In Movie Club. During May, the brand developed cocktails that consumers could make based on the movie selection.

Readers name their favorite beverage of May

Fresh Victor Mixers wins with 29 percent of vote

July 6, 2020

Summer is in full swing and so are the new product releases. In the most recent Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll for May from Beverage Industry, it looks as though readers are looking “freshen up” their beverage selections.

Distribution

The cooler side of refrigerated truck bodies, trailers

Fleet suppliers design trailers, systems that support today’s refrigerated beverage needs

Jeff Cioletti

June 26, 2020

As refrigerated beverages proliferate the retail channels, suppliers are upgrading their refrigerated truck and trailer options for beverage distribution.

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Women shine in the beverage industry

Experts highlight necessity for craft purveyors to shift sales strategy

Readers name their favorite beverage of June

GrapeStars highlights celebrities wine and spirits brands

Automation adoption impacts staffing challenge for beverage operations

IRI releases 2019 New Product Pacesetters report

Euromonitor releases themes on evolving consumer markets

St. Germain hosts Stay-at-Home Drive-In Movie Club

Readers name their favorite beverage of May

The cooler side of refrigerated truck bodies, trailers

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