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Jessica Jacobsen

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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Beverages expected to play larger role in supporting GLP-1 community

GLP-1 awareness, household impact on the rise as consumers turn for host of reasons
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
May 7, 2026

Research shows that awareness of GLP-1 medications is on the rise as Americans explore these agonists for a variety of reasons. Experts highlight that beverages will play a key role in supporting this growth. 


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Josh Hart C4 Energy

C4 Energy’s basketball fandom takes shape with new partnerships

Energy brand all-in with partnerships with Lakers, Canada Basketball, NBA Europe
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
May 1, 2026

C4 Energy, a brand of Nutrabolt, expands its basketball presence as it enters into three new partnerships with the Los Angeles Lakers, Canada Basketball, and NBA Europe, respectively.


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the Gatorade Advanced Hydration System

Fitness as a lifestyle keeps interest on sports, protein drinks

Usage occasions, multi-functional attributes influence innovations for performance beverages
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 28, 2026

As fitness as a lifestyle proliferates, sports and protein drinks are positioned to fuel consumers embracing that mindset.


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Chill Spritz, a brand of functional, ashwagandha-infused sparkling beverages.

Functional beverage market seeing growing interest in relaxation, stress-relief ingredients

Market moving beyond single function interest with relaxation beverages
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 24, 2026

Consumers’ concerns on mental well-being and stress management has created a growing demand for beverages that support a calming clarity.


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SNAP Food Restriction waivers impacting soft drink sales

Ibotta insights suggest value approach can support consumer engagement following policy change
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 20, 2026

As more states submit waiver for SNAP Food Restrictions, carbonated soft drink (CSD) brands are seeing the short-term impacts, based on Ibotta data. 


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The product in the image is Silk Protein Original Complete Plant Protein Milk.

Health needs, technology advancements support maturing plant protein market

High-protein drinks, meal replacements among beverage segments embracing plant proteins
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 1, 2026

Plant-based proteins have moved from being a niche option to a go-to ingredient to meet protein needs in beverage development.


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Zero, diet extensions keep carbonated soft drink market fresh

Prebiotic options see prominence proliferate within CSD market
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
March 30, 2026

Zero-sugar and diet extensions have aided the performance of the carbonated soft drink market as well as the proliferation of prebiotic sodas.


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The item shown is a Hint Water Variety Pack.

Hint delivers simple, accessible hydration

Flavored water brand unveils refreshed branding
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
March 25, 2026

As the wellness space becomes increasingly complicated, Hint refreshes its branding to highlight the simple and accessible attributes from the unsweetened flavored water brand.


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REBBL CLEAR Protein

Survey finds beverage purchases increasingly influenced by health

EY Consumer Beverage Survey notes impact of digital influence, generation shifts
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
March 19, 2026

EY organization released its Consumer Beverage Survey, which found three major aspects are reshaping beverage choice and consumption behavior: health, digital engagement and generation shifts. 


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196 Core Flavors

-196 brings Japanese craftsmanship to US market

Proprietary process delivers essence of whole fruit in ready-to-drink vodka seltzer
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
March 9, 2026

With its commitment to quality and Japanese ingenuity, -196 is a vodka seltzer that brings whole-fruit flavor experience to the ready-to-drink spirits category.


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