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There are not too many announcements that garner the same attention as when Information Resources Inc. (IRI) announces its list of New Product Pacesetters. In its 27th year, the 2021 list of these top new food, beverage and nonfood product launches have served as a benchmark of where consumers are spending their dollars.

Given today’s inflationary climate, experts note that consumers are more likely to reach for flavor profiles they know they will enjoy, as such, Lemonade, the longtime star of summertime beverage consumption, is leveraging its appeal to help other beverages shine.

With a mission to take sugar out of society, Swoon, the zero-sugar beverage company, believes that healthy living starts by consumers replacing their favorite sugary drinks — without sacrificing sweetness.

Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) and Beverage Industry welcomed beverage professionals to the in-person return of The Beverage Forum. 

The Brewers Association welcomed attendees to the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America from May 2 to 5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. 

The manufacturing and supply chain community came together for a return to in-person trade shows with a record-setting MODEX event, according to show producer MHI.

Beverage Industry’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, based on 2021 fiscal year sales, reflects the ebbs and flows that different factions of alcohol and non-alcohol beverage market experienced this past year.

Annual Event & Expo, whose updated brand is an acronym for Food Improved by Research, Science and Technology, will take place July 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

As more consumers look to plant-based food and beverages, oatmilk continues to make share gains. Driving that growth is Oatly Group AB, which produces products from oats, including oatmilks, frozen desserts and oatgurts.

In the world of inks and coatings, topics that were front of mind pre-pandemic ― sustainability, consumer engagement, etc. ― are finding themselves back on the main stage.