Jessica Jacobsen

Guayusa’s natural attributes drive usage in beverage formulations

Suppliers refine extract capabilities to support guayusa stability in beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

September 23, 2020

Natural solutions like guayusa are providing the sustained energy consumers desire with a healthy halo.

Up Close With

Carbonadi Vodka carves out positioning in luxury spirits space

Distiller encourages future minority business owners to hone their craft

Jessica Jacobsen

September 22, 2020

Ricky Miller III’s “burning desire to elevate the vodka category around the world” led to the creation of Carbonadi Vodka, a luxury spirit that glides across the tongue.

Beverage Beat

Study shows COVID-19 has shifted supplement market

Respondents acceptance of pill supplementation declines, opening opportunities for food, beverage

Jessica Jacobsen

September 18, 2020

According to a study released by MarketPlace, the pandemic has prompted consumers to turn to supplements to boost immunity.

Warehouse

Automation places pressure on lift trucks

Forklifts employ telematics, key safety measures

Jessica Jacobsen

September 2, 2020

As automation becomes a bigger component of warehouse operations, forklifts adjust to this new environment with software solutions.

Category Focus

Pandemic bolsters in-home coffee consumption

Hybrid beverage trends driving RTD coffee innovation

Jessica Jacobsen

September 2, 2020

As the U.S. coffee market is adjusting to an increased work-from-home culture and a reduction of foodservice selections, in-home coffee consumption remains strong.

Beverage Beat

Study shows consumers eager to return to restaurant dining

Patronage will hinge new expectations for digital support

Jessica Jacobsen

August 26, 2020

According to a study released by Oracle Food and Beverage, consumers are hopeful about visiting restaurants again, but these visits might require more efforts from operators.

Operations

High-pressure processing’s popularity grows in beverage processing

HPP suppliers develop modular, in-bulk solutions for beverage-makers

Jessica Jacobsen

August 19, 2020

The fresh approach has become the safe and healthy approach as more beverage manufacturers turn to high-pressure processing for their operations.

R&D Feature

Pandemic heightens importance of immune health ingredients

Immunity-boosting beverages show multi-ingredient approach trend

Jessica Jacobsen

July 27, 2020

Although current health trends have placed greater emphasis on immune-boosting ingredients, beverage-makers have been fueling this trend for years.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability trends drive innovation for labeling materials

Special effects a growing opportunity for beverage labels

Jessica Jacobsen

July 24, 2020

As consumers and brand owners show the ever-increasing priority that sustainability has commanded, label suppliers are working to address this need state.

Category Focus

Loyalist help energy drinks continue growth patterns

Diversification will help category expand to new demographics

Jessica Jacobsen

July 23, 2020

The functional benefits associated with energy drinks have helped it attain the status it has today, but experts note diversification will take the category further.