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Tart Organic Cherry

'Not just another flavored sparkling water'

Organic wellness beverage Tart aims to make functional wellness accessible, enjoyable
Chloe Alverson
Chloe Alverson
February 4, 2026

Certified organic and containing just five ingredients, Tart currently is available in the Original Cherry flavor, which Fredrick says started in her college kitchen.


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Professional driver shortage prompts interest in non-CDL vehicles

Vehicles can help fleets attract, retain a broader workforce
Jeff Cioletti
February 3, 2026

Associations have highlighted the dearth of professional drivers, which is part of the reason fleets continue to integrate more light- and medium-duty vehicles that don’t require a CDL to operate.


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This image shows a man examining the label of a canned beverage in a store.

Stretch, shrink labels aid beverage brands in communicating with consumers

Labels offer sustainability, customization benefits
Chloe Alverson
Chloe Alverson
February 2, 2026

Demand for shrink and stretch sleeve labels from beverage-makers remains strong, particularly with brands focused on premium positioning, functional products, and limited-edition offerings.


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Molly Pop Lineup

Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month | January 2026

January 30, 2026

Beverage Industry has selected eight new beverage products introduced in January 2026. 


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Advertising and sports

Non-advertisers can still find ways to engage in Super Bowl reach

Q&A with Bret Werner highlights opportunities for brand marketing around sporting event
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
January 30, 2026

Bret Werner at MikeWorldWide, offers insights into what opportunities brands that aren't advertising during the Super Bowl can utilize to still engage with the event.


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GORGIE Protein

Solutions for well-being

Beverage-makers turn to ingredients that support energy needs, cognitive-health
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Lauren Sabetta
January 29, 2026

Given the increased interest in cognitive health and the role energy drinks play in daily routines, suppliers highlight the ingredients beverage-makers are utilizing that support cognitive health and energy needs.


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Beverage-makers tap into prebiotic, probiotic craze

Gut health awareness prompts innovation across categories
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Lauren Sabetta
January 28, 2026

With growing interest in gut health and the benefits of pre- and probiotics, beverage brands are launching an array of drinks across categories.


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a vibrant assortment of tropical fruits

Exotic fruits connect with consumers’ bold flavor interests

Adventure seekers, natural trends contribute to tropical fruit usage in beverages
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
January 27, 2026

The positive connotations associated with exotic fruits are helping these ingredients to influence innovation within the beverage market.


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The image features a bottle of Decoy Featherweight Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine popularity ebbs and flows among generations

Category performance impacted by shifting consumer trends, economic factors
Chloe Alverson
Chloe Alverson
January 26, 2026

The wine industry has fluctuated with a range of factors contributing to its recent performance. 


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Last Mile Chart

The Last Mile: Evaluating route to market

Differing approaches bring own advantages, disadvantages
Brian Sudano
January 23, 2026

There are three primary avenues for getting your brand to consumers: direct-to-consumer (DTC), warehouse direct sales to retailers (WD) and direct-store-distribution (DSD). Brian Sudano explores which model fits the unique needs for beverage-makers.


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