Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

Beverage-makers are reaching sustainability goals as suppliers direct innovations for tabs, ends and closures with these aspects in mind. 

The buzz of activity is coming from the low- and no-alcohol markets with sober curious, functionality and premiumization helping the segments resonate with consumers.

More and more shoppers today are exploring the eCommerce channel for beverage purchases as awareness and accessibility are making it easier to navigate.

Given the popularity of the tea market, suppliers note that ingredients are just as much in demand as the natural, functional benefits that resonate with consumers.

As consumers are more conscious about the products associated with a high sugar content, juice manufacturers are taking a proactive approach to meet this demand.

Michael Kirban, co-founder and executive chairman of The Vita Coco Co., has seen the company accomplish one of its best quarters in history, but still aspires to introduce more consumers to the benefits of coconut water.

Total milk ― comprised of dairy, plant and all other milks ― is in hopes of a revival as the category continues to be challenged following its spikes in volume and dollar sales in 2020.

SKU proliferation and automation are among the many trends prompting beverage warehouses to select software solutions that can manage and execute efficient and effective operations.

In beverage warehouses, the demand for more sustainable operations has prompted distributors and manufacturers to incorporate practices that are less taxing to the environment, but also benefit operations.