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Automation demands, artificial intelligence are affecting the palletizer, depalletizer equipment within the beverage industry. 

The powder drink mix market has seen consumers embrace these products for their diverse flavor ranges, functionalities, and sustainability attributes.

Although coconut water continues to dominate, other plant waters work to establish themselves within the category, especially as consumers turn to plant waters for its health benefits. 

Given the increasing use of GLP-1s, IFF recently released a report highlighting how the rapidly growing GLP-1 consumer market is reshaping the sensory experience and nutritional needs associated with food and drink. 

PepsiCo’s recent acquisition of poppi reflects consumers growing interest in modern soda as evidenced by the segment’s double-digit growth from 2023 to 2024.

Vicky Painter shares how consumers are more aware of the relationship between energy and overall health, and are therefore more concerned about how products like energy drinks can both benefit and hinder their overall health goals. 

Jones expects no specific supply chain issues in the short term, but says there is always the possibility of one emerging.

As state-by-state laws often vary, making national expansion and product standardization of THC beverages challenging, brand representatives highlight the efforts being made to reach clearer solutions.

Ingredient suppliers are investing in new facilities to further innovation for today’s manufacturers as well as increase manufacturing capacity.

Casa Maestri Distillery’s care and dedication to its agave fields is how the distiller developed its reputation as a premium-quality and competitive tequila brand.