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Understanding the challenges of asset utilization

Product, packaging changes impact beverage operations’ efficiency
John Peter Koss - Beverage Industry
John Peter Koss
September 26, 2018
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.
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Beverage fleets get wired for the future of delivery

Electric vehicles offer fleets expanded sustainability options
Jeff Cioletti
September 24, 2018
As equipment manufacturers get ready to reveal their 2019 product plans, we expect to see many more companies plugging in to the future of beverage distribution.
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Online grocery shopping poised for growth

Fresh foods impact consumers’ decision to use eCommerce
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
September 19, 2018
No matter what their reasons might be, it seems as though a growing number of consumers will be employing eCommerce for their grocery services. Retailers now are tasked with ensuring they are meeting consumers’ expectations in this evolving market.
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Beverage brands give back to communities

Craft brewers utilize solar technology, brand campaigns for philanthropic efforts
Barbara Harfmann
September 19, 2018
Hundreds of beverage brands are giving back to communities, restoring national parks and even creating job opportunities.
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Last Drop - Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry

Plastic pollution an increasing problem

Beverage companies create new plastic straw policies
Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry
Taylor Karg
September 19, 2018
Last year, market research firm The Freedonia Group Inc. reported that Americans used about 390 million plastic straws every day. That is enough straws to circle the earth 2.5 times, it says.
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Flexible manufacturing an economic necessity

Line flexibility detrimental to beverage products, packaging
John Peter Koss - Beverage Industry
John Peter Koss
August 24, 2018
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.
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The PreView Plus from PRECO Electronics. - Beverage Industry

Fleet managers work to reduce life-threatening accidents

High-tech monitoring devices aid in highway safety
Jeff Cioletti
August 20, 2018
Here’s some of the latest high-tech safety technology solutions, as well as an aluminum product that helps reduce catastrophic accidents with little high-tech interface.
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Cannabis-infused beverages on the upswing

Constellation Brands, Heineken NV investing in cannabis market
Steve Pintarelli
August 17, 2018
Beverage companies are joining the legalization movement and positioning themselves for the future growth of “drinkable marijuana.”
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Beverage brands maintain transparency on social media

Smartphone usage rises more than 400 percent
Barbara Harfmann
August 17, 2018
Because many consumers use social media to connect with brands and vice versa, beverage companies are engaging with fans on a variety of digital and social media platforms.
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Last Drop - Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry

Stillwater Brands promotes its water-soluble dissolvent

Colorado company creates THC and CBD dissolvent for beverage products
Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry
Taylor Karg
August 17, 2018
The company’s moto, “THC Your Way. Every Day.” is a key component to its vision as they strive to help consumers feel better without the stigma that is attached to “getting high,” Singer said.
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