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Jessica Jacobsen

Jessica Jacobsen, editor of Beverage Industry, visits a range of beverage companies for cover stories and facility tours, represents the magazine at trade shows and industry events, and works with the Beverage Industry team to determine the content and direction of the magazine and its online components. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Marquette University.

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Cream liqueur brands have opportunity for growth

Quality, seasonals can fuel spirits segment

Jessica Jacobsen

December 14, 2018

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Although food and beverage manufacturers continue to develop products that support healthy, better-for-you solutions, indulgent offerings still remain a key component to consumers’ consumption habits.

Ready-to-drink, health and wellness benefit tea ingredients

Natural, organic trends bode well for tea market

Jessica Jacobsen

December 11, 2018

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Over the last decade as consumers have continued to move away from carbonated soft drinks, they often migrate to a healthier alternative like tea. A lot of this growth early on was a rising tide that helped all brands.

Spindrift Sparkling Water - Beverage Industry

Ingredient sources helps Spindrift Beverage keep it real

Sparkling water brand works closely with family farms

Jessica Jacobsen

December 5, 2018

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An amalgamation of carbonated water and real squeezed fruit, Spindrift sparkling waters have carved out their own niche in the broader packaged water market.

James Quincey, The Coca-Cola Co.’s president and chief executive officer. - Beverage Industry

2018 Executive of the Year: James Quincey President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Co.

Coca-Cola’s top executive furthers company’s interest in premium hydration, hot coffee

Jessica Jacobsen

November 26, 2018

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Helping to guide the legacy company through this latest evolution is James Quincey, The Coca-Cola Co.’s president and chief executive officer (CEO).

Beverage companies provide relief to hurricane-impacted regions

Alcohol, non-alcohol corporations send water, donate money

Jessica Jacobsen

November 21, 2018

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Many have responded to this devastation by donating money, supplies, time and much more. The beverage industry is no exception.

The Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis. - Beverage Industry

Flexibility key for plastic bottle manufacturing

Technologies look to accommodate increased changeovers

Jessica Jacobsen

November 7, 2018

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Whether it’s SKU proliferation, evolving drink habits or packaging solutions, beverage manufacturers are tasked with keeping up with the latest trends and solutions for today’s operations, experts note.

Flexitarian trends impact dairy, alternative drinks

Milk market innovates with fortification products

Jessica Jacobsen

November 6, 2018

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More American consumers are embracing a flexitarian lifestyle where they don’t fully commit to vegan and vegetarian consumption habits, but incorporate them to live a balanced lifestyle.

Non-alcohol drinks influence consumer dining options

Foodservice operators creating unique beverage solutions

Jessica Jacobsen

October 17, 2018

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The market research firm reported in its 2018 Beverage Consumer Trend Report that more consumers today than two years ago indicate that non-alcohol beverages are “very important” when deciding where to dine.

The 1970 Vodka Cocktail from TricorBraun - Beverage Industry

Packaged design helps RTD cocktail’s success

The 1970 turns to TricorBraun for design assistance

Jessica Jacobsen

October 15, 2018

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In today’s competitive beverage market, the packaging has become just as vital as the product inside the package.

Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Protein Bottle - Beverage Industry

Vanilla’s classic taste meets today’s beverage needs

Ingredient suppliers address supply chain concerns

Jessica Jacobsen

October 12, 2018

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As a staple in product development, vanilla has shown that no matter what the latest fad is, you can’t beat the classics.

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2018 Executive of the Year: James Quincey President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Co.

2018 Beverage Innovations of the Year

Clean-label natural colors star of new product development

Cannabis-infused beverages an evolving market

Ready-to-drink, health and wellness benefit tea ingredients

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October 23, 2018

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2018 December

As Beverage Industry wraps up the year, the editor’s take a deeper look into the most innovative beverages and packages of the year. Also featured in this issue is the 2018 Work Truck Roundup, and Pack Expo and SupplySide West 2018 Post-Show Reports. As usual, we identified and reported on the prevalent trends and topics shaping all aspects of the beverage world.

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