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Despite increased economic uncertainty, experts note that bottled water sales are on the rise as consumers continue to prioritize their health and wellness.

With the global artificial intelligence (AI) market size to grow from $86.9 billion in 2022 to $407 billion by 2027, beverage-makers can find ways to use AI to strengthen their business.

For Laura Taylor, an eagerness to liven up non-alcohol options at social gatherings for herself played a major role in her creation of Mingle Mocktails in 2017. Now the brand is partnering with Bethenny Frankel to disrupt the market.

Leading North American beverage wholesaler Breakthru Beverage Group is taking a consumer-centric approach with its portfolio as premiumization takes greater shape in shopper preferences.

As America’s youth consistently consume sugary drinks on any given day, PLEZi Nutrition launched with a goal of creating beverages with less sugar, less sweetness and more nutrients for kids’ to enjoy.

When it comes to ESG ― environmental, social and governance ― consumer packaged goods (CPG) corporations are upping the ante to make their company and brands more sustainable and accountable to regulators, shareholders and ultimately consumers.

As today’s warehouses face widespread labor and safety issues, and with workforce shortages expected only to rise, experts note that lift truck technology has become a crucial component to the success of beverage operations.

Although safety is a top priority when it comes to labeling, trends in beverage labeling materials — mainly sustainability — also are greatly impacting labeling equipment. 

Although big chains are announcing their fall special arrivals earlier than ever, independent restaurants have already beat them to it, adding pumpkin menu items beginning mid-summer.

As consumer trends continue to impact the coffee market, experts note that the overall category is shifting gears to meet consumers’ changing preferences.