Beverage Industry Top Stories - Articles

Category Focus

Juice manufacturers address consumer concerns with fortification

Calorie, sugar content challenges juice market

December 20, 2021

As the juice and juice drinks category sees increasing competition from emerging beverage categories, beverage-makers, too, are looking to reimage this classic category.

Channel Strategies

Supermarkets turbocharge investments into digital technology

Consumers become more digitally engaged

Lauren Sabetta

December 17, 2021

As consumers' shopping behaviors are changing, traditional grocery stores are seeking new ways to further engage consumers. For many grocery stores, the new path to differentiation is digital.

Category Focus

Increased demand for no/low alcohol drinks brings opportunities

Consumers are becoming more familiar, accepting of no/low alcohol beverages

Lauren Sabetta

December 16, 2021

Driven by pandemic health concerns as well as shifts in consumers' attitudes toward drinking, low- and no-alcohol beverage options are of high interest to consumers, signaling an opportunity for new product development.

Beverage Beat

Beverage-makers see potential of NFT marketplace

NFT transactions up triple digits, Brandessence Market Research data shows

Jessica Jacobsen

December 14, 2021

As we enter 2022, it looks as though more business operations, including the beverage market, are “trying something new” with entries into the non-fungible token (NFT) market.

Last Drop

2022 presents significant opportunities for US-based wine brands

Sparkling wine gains share against table wine

Lauren Sabetta

December 13, 2021

Pent-up demand following pandemic lockdowns has served to increase sparkling wine’s growth, data shows. Meanwhile consumers are showing preference for U.S.-sourced wine varietals.

Gist 25-calorie prebiotic sparkling beverage

Vitamins, minerals key to good health

Immunity takes center stage with vitamins D, K

Barbara Harfmann

December 2, 2021

The usage of vitamin D and K in combination bolsters immune support, while botanical extracts, such as acerola, beetroot and yerba mate, provide vitamins and antioxidants. Minerals such as zinc also are trending.

Functional beverages see demand increase throughout pandemic

Hydration, immune support claims resonate with consumers

Jessica Jacobsen

December 1, 2021

In the beverage market, functionality has become the figurative propulsion system driving new product development. Product claims such as hydration, immune support and digestive health are just some of the functions influencing new beverages.

2022 Trucks Report: Electric vehicles continue to dominate OEM new-equipment announcements

Trucks manufacturers highlight software improvements

Jeff Cioletti

November 30, 2021

This year, electric technology dominates the 2022 new truck releases. The report also provides updates for more traditionally fueled vehicles ― which still make up the vast majority of delivery trucks on the road.

Ingredient Spotlight

Tea varietals flourish, as consumers seek out functionality and flavor

Tea ingredients expand beyond traditional beverage models

Lauren Sabetta

November 23, 2021

Over the past year, as many habits were disrupted, many new ones formed in their place. Due to the pandemic, drinking tea has become one of those new habits for many, as consumers seek functionality and immunity support from the teas they consume.

The Best Beverage Packages of 2021

Honorees highlight trends in seasonality, sensory and sustainability

Jessica Jacobsen

November 22, 2021

Beverage-makers are taking that proactive approach with their packaging to engage with consumers. With Beverage Industry’s annual Best Packages of Year feature, the editors have selected a collection of packaging releases that address the demands and needs of today’s consumers.

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Juice manufacturers address consumer concerns with fortification

Supermarkets turbocharge investments into digital technology

Increased demand for no/low alcohol drinks brings opportunities

Beverage-makers see potential of NFT marketplace

2022 presents significant opportunities for US-based wine brands

Vitamins, minerals key to good health

Functional beverages see demand increase throughout pandemic

2022 Trucks Report: Electric vehicles continue to dominate OEM new-equipment announcements

Tea varietals flourish, as consumers seek out functionality and flavor

The Best Beverage Packages of 2021

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