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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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Food-grade lubricants further safety practices in beverage plants

Sustainability measures drive further innovation in lubricants

Jessica Jacobsen

December 9, 2019

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Operations managers are realizing the benefits of all food-grade lubricants, which can reduce the risk of product contamination.

2019 Beverage Innovations of the Year

Brands tap into health and wellness, convenience trends

Jessica Jacobsen

December 6, 2019

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The editors of Beverage Industry selected five innovators that it saw taking a step to push the boundaries of what today’s beverages can deliver to consumers.

Influencer partnerships provide value to brand owners

Consumers trust in influencers outweighs sponsor labels

Jessica Jacobsen

November 12, 2019

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Although influencer partnerships are becoming more commonplace for brand owners, some still question the effectiveness of this medium.

2019 Craft Beer Report: Local breweries thrive as craft beer experiences slowdown

Craft brewers invest in beyond beer markets

Jessica Jacobsen

November 11, 2019

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Although the craft beer market continues to post dollar sales growth, the beer segment has seen a deceleration compared with previous years.

Repositioning beverages could aid dairy, non-dairy markets

Dairy milk struggles while various plant milks post growth

Jessica Jacobsen

November 11, 2019

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Traditionally viewed as rivals in the overall milk space, research suggests that the one-or-the-other approach is a hindrance to both markets.

Katherine Lugar, president and chief executive officer of the American Beverage Association.

American Beverage Association marks 100th anniversary with eyes on the future

Association addressing sustainability, truck driver shortage with next initiatives

Jessica Jacobsen

November 7, 2019

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As the trade association celebrated a century of refreshment, it welcomed a network of beverage industry executive leaders for its Centennial Advocacy Summit, which took place Oct. 28-30 in Washington, D.C.

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.

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Beverage Industry Magazine

2019 December

The December year-end issue features a cover story on “Innovations of the Year” and check out the companies honored with “best packages of the year.” The issue also includes a special report on contract packaging, the growth of private-label products and why “Opportuni-Teas” continue to abound for tea ingredients. As usual, the latest trends in new products, packaging and ingredients are highlighted. Happy Holidays to all!

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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