Jessica Jacobsen

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The Best Beverage Packages of 2019

Sustainable packaging leads the way

December 13, 2019

For Beverage Industry’s annual Best Packages poll, the publication’s editors nominated five packaging initiatives that addressed sustainable packaging.

Food-grade lubricants further safety practices in beverage plants

Sustainability measures drive further innovation in lubricants

Jessica Jacobsen

December 9, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

The Best Beverage Packages of 2019

Food-grade lubricants further safety practices in beverage plants

2019 Beverage Innovations of the Year

Influencer partnerships provide value to brand owners

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

Repositioning beverages could aid dairy, non-dairy markets

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

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

Nielsen data show ready-to-drink coffee is hot

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

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