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After a successful launch in the Golden State, it recently expanded to five new states: Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Florida. And that expansion has been an instant success for the brand.

With an overall registration count of 52,223 and 1,160 exhibitors, ProMat included 659,000 net square feet of exhibit solutions and 215 educational sessions across three show halls at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Initially operating in the canned water space, Liquid Death has expanded to canned iced tea and drink mixer segments, making it a growing presence in the healthy hydration space.

As the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill approaches, questions remain about the future of hemp-derived products. Industry stakeholders highlight that policymakers should be looking toward regulation, not prohibition in these next steps.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled its annual “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign last month where it highlighted the importance of attentive driving. 

As consumers regard glass packaging positively because of its lower environmental impact, experts highlight an array of benefits that this packaging material offers aside from its recyclable properties.

As consumers prioritize active lifestyles and physical well-being, experts highlight how functional beverage trends are driving growth and innovation within the sports, protein drink markets.

Artificial intelligence continues to be an asset for beverage-makers. Progression in AI’s capabilities has led to increasing usage in terms of insights, supply chain and much more within the beverage industry. 

In 2022, Seth Goldman launched Just Ice Tea, continuing his mission to offer sustainably sourced beverages. Goldman and his team approached Zuckerman Honickman with the ambitious goal of getting Just Ice Tea on store shelves by the end of the year. 

Born out of a personal wellness journey, Bloom Nutrition is looking to inspire people going through a similar journey through wellness supplements, energy drinks and soon-to-be released soft drinks.