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Readers name their favorite new beverage of January

New Trimino flavors receive approximately one-quarter of vote

February 20, 2018

With the first Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month in the books for 2018, it looks as though readers of Beverage Industry still have health and wellness on their minds. For the January poll, the Top 3 vote-getters tap into healthy hydration trends.

Report details Generation Z’s spending choices

93 percent will visit foodservice outlets that offer discounts

Jessica Jacobsen

February 16, 2018

Although the majority of them might still be in school, Generation Z already is wielding significant influence throughout the consumer marketplace.

Sports partnerships flourish in beverage industry

Brew Dr. Kombucha partners with Portland Trail Blazers

Barbara Harfmann

February 16, 2018

Today, more and more sports teams are recognizing the value of partnering with beverage companies large and small.

HelloWorld releases Loyalty Barometer Report

Loyalty, rewards programs resonate with the majority of consumers

Amanda Del Buono

February 16, 2018

It’s not just about earning points, it’s about listening, understanding and responding to each consumer.

Readers name Best New Product of the Year

Stillhouse Spiced Cherry Whiskey wins poll with 44 percent of vote

Jessica Jacobsen

February 6, 2018

2017 saw its fair share of exciting new product releases for the beverage market. The readers of Beverage Industry helped determine our monthly winner with the Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll.

Readers name their favorite beverage of December

New B4 flavors win poll with 27 percent of vote

Jessica Jacobsen

January 23, 2018

The start of the new year is when many people re-evaluate their eating and drinking habits. That mindset also seemed to resonate with the readers of Beverage Industry when they were casting their votes for the Readers’ Choice New Product of the Month poll for December 2017.

Addressing the planning, development of new beverages

General guidelines can streamline new product process

John Peter Koss

January 22, 2018

Observations in the marketplace and visits to several beverage facilities continue to present a broad and unprecedented array of beverage products to consumers.

Global beverage brands resonate with consumers

Coffee, tea and bottled water see increases among global preference

Jessica Jacobsen

January 12, 2018

In a recent Insights from Nielsen, the market research firm highlights that consumers are showing preference for multinational brands in a growing number of beverage categories.

What beverage trends will resonate in 2018?

Mocktails, health-and-wellness products expected to be popular

Barbara Harfmann

January 12, 2018

As the new year begins, it seems to be the right time to highlight what food and beverage trends are expected to resonate, particularly as several research firms have released predictions of what will shape the industry.

Subscription services utilize technology, personalization

Trend toward at-home delivery drives interest in subscription services

Amanda Del Buono

January 12, 2018

As eCommerce grows and consumers become more accustomed to at-home delivery of all types of products, subscriptions services are evolving and offering a variety of specialty products and services, further driving the appeal to consumers.