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As the industry continues to navigate a new “normal,” major beverage players are finding innovative ways to weather the storm. Among those players are operators, who tactfully are expanding on existing beverage facilities or building brand-new ones to ensure continued efficiency.

With the pandemic, as the eCommerce market hit its stride and many consumers turned to direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, experts note that the beverage industry stands to benefit from DTC’s continuous growth.

As the ranch water cocktail trends upward, experts note that it has the potential to further drive tequila’s popularity, while leveraging the RTD boom.

As consumers are taking a proactive approach to holistic well-being, experts note that many are searching for flavors they link to products that may be formulated to support wellness.

With plant-based ingredients in high demand, formulators oftentimes are turning to hydrocolloid solutions to deliver the stabilization these beverages need.

Thanks to innovators in the non-alcohol beer space, entrepreneurs are showing how dedication and creativity have helped make this segment “new again.” Among those driving interest in alcohol-free beer is Stratford, Conn.-based Athletic Brewing Co.

To help consumers avoid flat soft drinks, a patent-pending gas-trap cap now is available for the carbonated beverage world.

With the growing interest in digestive health, more and more consumers are choosing beverages with functional ingredients that support digestive health and overall well-being.

Route optimization is usually high on the list of distributors’ operational priorities, but many facets to the process are often overlooked.

Although U.S. cannabis sales look poised for growth, the future for beverages in this market is still in its early stages.