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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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Voice-picking technology’s ease of use aids warehouse integration

Wearable technology to expand to other warehouse workflows

Jessica Jacobsen

October 15, 2019

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As warehouse operators navigate the demands of today’s distribution market, research shows that wearable technology is a solution that companies are employing.

Nielsen data show ready-to-drink coffee is hot

Coffee innovations extending to beverage alcohol

Jessica Jacobsen

October 11, 2019

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In an Insights published in September from Nielsen titled “How the Coffee Category Became a Hot Bed of Innovation for the U.S. Grocery Market,” the market research firm reports that dollar sales for ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee accounted for $3 billion for the 52 weeks ending July 27.

Jim Koch, founder and chairman of The Boston Beer Co.

2019 Executive of the Year: Jim Koch of The Boston Beer Co.

Craft beer pioneer forecasts a future that support beer, beyond beer growth

Jessica Jacobsen

October 7, 2019

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Innovative spirit as well as advocacy work for the craft beer market and community is among the reasons why Beverage Industry has named Koch as its 2019 Executive of the Year.

Tetra Pak Meal Low meal replacement cartons.

Cartons hit on sustainability, convenience trends

More beverage brands embracing carton packaging

Jessica Jacobsen

October 4, 2019

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As beverage-makers look to design upscale, convenient products for consumers’ busy lives, packaging suppliers are navigating the path to amalgam these attributes.

Next generation beverage company rebrands as Future Proof

Beverage alcohol company focuses on latest trends with new lineups

Jessica Jacobsen

September 23, 2019

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When Justin Fenchel, Aimy Steadman and Brad Schultz stepped onto the presenters’ stage of ABC’s “Shark Tank” back in 2014, the trio highlighted how their company BeatBox Beverages was more than another wine in a box.

Alcohol-free innovations hit the on-premise market

Nielsen highlights how more consumers are abstaining from alcohol and what it means for bars

Jessica Jacobsen

September 12, 2019

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As bars and restaurants see a growing sect of consumers abstaining from alcohol beverages, operators are getting creative with their drink menus in order to encourage consumers to visit the establishment but for an alcohol-free evening.

Tropical Smoothie Café released Citrus Cactus Smoothie as a limited-time offer last year.

Specialty beverages, flavor exploration influences beverage menus

Functional ingredients, flavored spirits among trends within foodservice, on-premise

Jessica Jacobsen

September 11, 2019

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For foodservice operators, new, specialty beverages are helping innovators deepen their offerings to consumers.

Modular labelers support beverage labeling needs

Labeling equipment manufacturers design equipment to support SKU growth

Jessica Jacobsen

September 9, 2019

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As beverage-makers expand their portfolio whether it be flavors, packaging or both, labeling equipment manufacturers are developing machinery that can handle the effects of SKU proliferation.

The Dreaming Tree wines features pressure sensitive labels.

Sustainability has growing influence on labeling materials for beverages

Specialty effects like inks, NFC technology and more proliferate label market

Jessica Jacobsen

August 29, 2019

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Although much attention is given to primary packaging materials, suppliers in the labeling market are seeing the growing influence sustainability has on operations and are seeking to be proactive participants to the solution.

Aluminum can packaging with inkjet code.

Packaging shifts impact coding equipment market

Adoption of aluminum cans, plant-based packaging influences coders

Jessica Jacobsen

August 19, 2019

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Beverage-makers are tackling the plastic waste problem through their brand portfolios and packaging equipment suppliers are taking notice.

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2019 Executive of the Year: Jim Koch of The Boston Beer Co.

Cartons hit on sustainability, convenience trends

Beverage-makers work to develop balanced sweetening systems

Natural and organic beverages grow in prominence

Performance beverage-makers tailor offerings to everyday consumers

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2019 October

Beverage Industry’s October issue features a cover story on our 2019 Executive of the Year, Jim Koch of the Boston Beer Co. This issue also features a category focus on bottled water and the innovations that abound in flavored, functional and sparkling waters. The issue also includes an ingredient spotlight on the beloved chocolate ingredient as well as voice-picking solutions aimed at streamlining beverage warehouses. As usual, we rounded up the latest trends in products, packaging and ingredients.

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