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Experts share how beverage operations are utilizing forklifts and lift truck technologies, and how those have evolved in recent years. 

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors featured an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.

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

With rising interest in natural ingredients and clean label, experts highlight that the sweeteners market is being shaped by more than a broad desire to consume less sugar. 

Although National Rum Month might be coming to close as August wraps, the spirit’s role in consumers’ imbibing celebrations continues to shine and BACARDÍ Rum is helping to build upon that legacy.

With the increased popularity of functional beverages, formulators utilize masking ingredients to balance off-notes. 

Taking place Oct. 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, PACK EXPO International 2026 will feature 2,600 exhibitors and 48,000 attendees from 40-plus vertical markets. The event gives attendees access to machinery, materials, automation, and sustainability-focused solutions in action.

Coffee and tea have long been embedded in daily life, but the expectations surrounding these everyday staples are undergoing change. 

Despite inflation and a shift in consumer preferences, experts note that the U.S. coffee and RTD coffee market remain stable. 

The popularity of fall seasonal beverages often is led by pumpkin, but beverage-makers are expanding beyond this seasonal fruit.