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Rick Rouan

Rick Rouan is a contributor to Beverage Industry magazine.
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Innovations adapt to changing warehouse

Rick Rouan
October 15, 2010
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New warehouse technology adapts to evolving marketplace.

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Seeking a solution for recycling

Rick Rouan
October 15, 2010
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Research from the packaging community aims to prove which primary packaging material is the most eco-friendly.

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Water experiences bottle neck in sales

Rick Rouan
October 15, 2010
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Bottled water finds new focus as sales continued to dip in 2009.

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Coconut water emerges as a natural alternative

Rick Rouan
September 10, 2010
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Investments, distribution agreements fuel coconut water’s mainstream appeal.
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Store brands put a new label on quality

Rick Rouan
September 10, 2010
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The growth of private label began with retailers improving the quality of private label beverages.
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Up Close With... Purple Stuff

Rick Rouan
September 10, 2010
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The creation of relaxation beverage Purple Stuff was inspired by the idea that one drink could be something to everybody.
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New Product Development Supplement: Building a brand through packaging

Rick Rouan
September 10, 2010
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Packaging can oftentimes be the primary vehicle to deliver a brand’s message.
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Labeling equipment goes green

Rick Rouan
August 11, 2010
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Manufacturers are becoming increasingly focused on green technology and efficiency downstream to meet the demands of beverage companies.

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AGVs spur operation elimination

Rick Rouan
August 11, 2010
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Automatic guided vehicles offer reduced labor costs, increased efficiency in beverage warehouses.
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Getting a quick energy boost

Rick Rouan
August 11, 2010
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Even though volume and dollar share is dwarfed by energy drinks, energy shot continue their growing popularity.
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