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Rick Rouan is a contributor to Beverage Industry magazine.

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Innovations adapt to changing warehouse

October 15, 2010

New warehouse technology adapts to evolving marketplace.

Seeking a solution for recycling

October 15, 2010

Research from the packaging community aims to prove which primary packaging material is the most eco-friendly.

Water experiences bottle neck in sales

October 15, 2010

Bottled water finds new focus as sales continued to dip in 2009.

Coconut water emerges as a natural alternative

September 10, 2010

Investments, distribution agreements fuel coconut water’s mainstream appeal.

Store brands put a new label on quality

September 10, 2010

The growth of private label began with retailers improving the quality of private label beverages.

Up Close With... Purple Stuff

September 10, 2010

The creation of relaxation beverage Purple Stuff was inspired by the idea that one drink could be something to everybody.

New Product Development Supplement: Building a brand through packaging

September 10, 2010

Packaging can oftentimes be the primary vehicle to deliver a brand’s message.

Labeling equipment goes green

August 11, 2010

Manufacturers are becoming increasingly focused on green technology and efficiency downstream to meet the demands of beverage companies.

AGVs spur operation elimination

August 11, 2010

Automatic guided vehicles offer reduced labor costs, increased efficiency in beverage warehouses.

Getting a quick energy boost

August 11, 2010

Even though volume and dollar share is dwarfed by energy drinks, energy shot continue their growing popularity.

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