Jessica Jacobsen

Cover Feature

2022 Bottler of the Year: Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of McAlester

Family-owned distributor grows its carb, non-carb businesses

January 3, 2022

Legacy takes on a deeper meaning for Charles Rogers, CEO of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of McAlester, as the company looks to continue to grow its carbonated and non-carbonated businesses, a feat that not many bottlers can attest.

Ingredient Spotlight

Classic flavors remain in favor with consumers, new beverages

Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry help bridge gap for new flavor trends

Jessica Jacobsen

December 21, 2021

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Classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate and strawberry have enjoyed longevity throughout the beverage market even as new, exotic entrants look to challenge their status.

Category Focus

Juice manufacturers address consumer concerns with fortification

Calorie, sugar content challenges juice market

Jessica Jacobsen

December 20, 2021

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As the juice and juice drinks category sees increasing competition from emerging beverage categories, beverage-makers, too, are looking to reimage this classic category.

Beverage Beat

Beverage-makers see potential of NFT marketplace

NFT transactions up triple digits, Brandessence Market Research data shows

Jessica Jacobsen

December 14, 2021

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As we enter 2022, it looks as though more business operations, including the beverage market, are “trying something new” with entries into the non-fungible token (NFT) market.

Functional beverages see demand increase throughout pandemic

Hydration, immune support claims resonate with consumers

Jessica Jacobsen

December 1, 2021

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In the beverage market, functionality has become the figurative propulsion system driving new product development. Product claims such as hydration, immune support and digestive health are just some of the functions influencing new beverages.

The Best Beverage Packages of 2021

Honorees highlight trends in seasonality, sensory and sustainability

Jessica Jacobsen

November 22, 2021

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Beverage-makers are taking that proactive approach with their packaging to engage with consumers. With Beverage Industry’s annual Best Packages of Year feature, the editors have selected a collection of packaging releases that address the demands and needs of today’s consumers.

Up Close With

Rowdy Energy delivers better-for-you alternative to consumers

Green tea, L-theanine energy sources for brand

Jessica Jacobsen

November 16, 2021

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When it comes to the energy that consumers need for their day-to-day lives, people are turning to energy drinks for this need state. Yet, more consumers in search of a natural alternative are turning to Rowdy Energy to power through the day.

Beverage Beat

Premiumization driving consumer’s coffee-drinking habits

Ingredient supplier identifies top trends for premium coffee innovations

Jessica Jacobsen

November 10, 2021

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Ingredient supplier Flavorchem released the top trends in premium coffee innovation, which it notes was propelled during the pandemic as consumers look for elevated at-home coffee experiences.

Operations

Sustainable practices becoming the norm in facilities

Lighting upgrades, HVLS fans easy models to apply

Jessica Jacobsen

October 29, 2021

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Warehouse operations seem to be changing with the times as the concept of sustainable facilities has become a must for today’s operations managers.

Packaging Equipment

Plastic bottle manufacturing addresses sustainability, digitalization

Equipment suppliers designing equipment to handle increased usage of PCR materials

Jessica Jacobsen

October 20, 2021

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Sustainable packaging goals are prompting suppliers of plastic bottle manufacturing equipment to design machinery that can accommodate today’s materials as well as the potential rise of post-consumer recycled content.