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Sustainable packaging has become important to more consumers; however, a better understanding of recycling and materials will help connect shoppers with beverage brands adopting this packaging attribute.

The numbers don’t lie — botanical ingredients are gaining favor in the food and beverage market. Interest in botanicals is on the rise for various reasons, which has only been boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts note.

How and where consumers are purchasing their alcohol continues to shift, with eCommerce continuing to drive sales. Although hard seltzers have been king of the beverage industry the past three years, ready-to-drink canned cocktails now are outpacing the category.

When it comes to traceability and interactivity, a package’s coding is of utmost importance. As such, equipment that can keep up with these trending demands is essential, and must continue to adapt to meet the evolving needs of packaging.

Premium beverage brands are adopting premium labels with thinner materials and brighter designs to attract buyers. In June, ACTEGA released a new “no label” decorating solution designed to reduce waste by 50%: Signite.

Vehicle OEMs recognize the power of incentivizing current and prospective drivers and are updating their offerings to accommodate the comfort of an evolving workforce.

Consumers’ demands have caused manufacturers to need updated equipment capabilities. However, halted manufacturing due to the pandemic caused a roadblock. Enter refurbished equipment, a lower-cost, more quickly available solution.

Consumer demand for immune-supporting ingredients is on the rise, leading beverage brand and ingredient companies to innovate with immune-health-focused ingredients that push the envelope.

Based on a severe worker shortage, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are enabling companies to rethink the deployment of their workforce. Designed to run on the warehouse floor and handle repetitive tasks, some AGV models can reach and retrieve pallets with or without an operator.

LIFEAID Beverage Co. has hit the ground running post-pandemic with two recent product launches and a return to in-person tastings. On the road ahead, consumers can expect to see more functional offerings and “exciting” news in 2022.