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Beverage Beat

IRI names 2021 New Product Pacesetters

Beverages account for 6 of Top 10 in food, beverage category

June 17, 2022

There are not too many announcements that garner the same attention as when Information Resources Inc. (IRI) announces its list of New Product Pacesetters. In its 27th year, the 2021 list of these top new food, beverage and nonfood product launches have served as a benchmark of where consumers are spending their dollars.

Distribution

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly across the United States

EV charging stations and other infrastructure get government boost

Jeff Cioletti

June 1, 2022

To gain a place in fleet operations, electric vehicles need the charging infrastructure to support this switch. The federal government as well as truck manufacturers are working to build up this support system.

Operations Perspective

The conditions and applications impacting utilities in beverage operations

Water remains most important utility for beverage facilities

John Peter Koss

May 27, 2022

Beverage operations require a myriad of energy support in the form of electricity, natural gas, water and other related categories referred to as utilities. Because utilities are absolute, beverage operators are constantly challenged with availability.

Beverage Beat

Beverage suppliers support consumers’ sustainability goals

OnePoll survey shows recycling top sustainable habit parents instill with children

Jessica Jacobsen

May 17, 2022

Based on an OnePoll study released in April, it looks as though “going green” is being instilled in the younger generation. Aligning with consumers’ desire for a more sustainable future, beverage-makers and their supplier partners are investing in projects that support recycling efforts.

Last Drop

Consumer demand for premium spirits soars in on-premise, CGA analysis reveals

Consumers are opting to spend more on drinks in bars and restaurants

Lauren Sabetta

May 16, 2022

Consumers in the United States are opting to spend more on their drinks in bars and restaurants as premiumization drives the recovery of the on-premise channel after COVID-19.

Distribution

How to make sure your route optimization system lives up to its purpose

3 questions fleet managers can ask will help guide system analysis

Jeff Cioletti

May 6, 2022

Route optimization is usually high on the list of distributors’ operational priorities, but many facets to the process are often overlooked.

Maintenance for beverage operations evolves to today’s warehouse

Machinery maintenance takes on proactive approach

John Peter Koss

April 29, 2022

Maintenance functions are designed to protect and preserve physical assets. Therefore, it becomes prudent to review how the function has grown from operator tasks to reasonably sophisticated skill level technicians.

Beverage Beat

Conversation commerce offers new opportunities for beverage-makers

Attentive report shows 81% of consumers subscribe to at least one brand through SMS

Jessica Jacobsen

April 19, 2022

A report from Attentive shows that consumers are engaging in conversation commerce, an interactive, people-driven experience that supports the consumer buying experience, converging text messaging and shopping.

Between Drinks

Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann bids adieu to Beverage Industry

A reflection on some of stories that resonated

Barbara Harfmann

April 18, 2022

After seven years with Beverage Industry, Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann is moving on to Dairy Foods. She reflects on some of the stories she was privileged to tell, including BodyArmor and Goose Island, and the chance to highlight women-founded brands such as Hint and Lone River Beverage Co.

Last Drop

Tea drinkers typically feel better, Celestial Seasonings poll shows

Survey shows connection between beverage choices, perceived overall health

Lauren Sabetta

April 15, 2022

Younger generations are turning to tea to relax, to wake up, and to stay productive, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Celestial Seasonings.

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IRI names 2021 New Product Pacesetters

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly across the United States

The conditions and applications impacting utilities in beverage operations

Beverage suppliers support consumers’ sustainability goals

Consumer demand for premium spirits soars in on-premise, CGA analysis reveals

How to make sure your route optimization system lives up to its purpose

Maintenance for beverage operations evolves to today’s warehouse

Conversation commerce offers new opportunities for beverage-makers

Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann bids adieu to Beverage Industry

Tea drinkers typically feel better, Celestial Seasonings poll shows

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