Jessica Jacobsen

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

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.

Tetra Pak Meal Low meal replacement cartons.

Cartons hit on sustainability, convenience trends

More beverage brands embracing carton packaging

Jessica Jacobsen

October 4, 2019

As beverage-makers look to design upscale, convenient products for consumers’ busy lives, packaging suppliers are navigating the path to amalgam these attributes.

Next generation beverage company rebrands as Future Proof

Beverage alcohol company focuses on latest trends with new lineups

Jessica Jacobsen

September 23, 2019

When Justin Fenchel, Aimy Steadman and Brad Schultz stepped onto the presenters’ stage of ABC’s “Shark Tank” back in 2014, the trio highlighted how their company BeatBox Beverages was more than another wine in a box.

Alcohol-free innovations hit the on-premise market

Nielsen highlights how more consumers are abstaining from alcohol and what it means for bars

Jessica Jacobsen

September 12, 2019

As bars and restaurants see a growing sect of consumers abstaining from alcohol beverages, operators are getting creative with their drink menus in order to encourage consumers to visit the establishment but for an alcohol-free evening.

Tropical Smoothie Café released Citrus Cactus Smoothie as a limited-time offer last year.

Specialty beverages, flavor exploration influences beverage menus

Functional ingredients, flavored spirits among trends within foodservice, on-premise

Jessica Jacobsen

September 11, 2019

For foodservice operators, new, specialty beverages are helping innovators deepen their offerings to consumers.

Modular labelers support beverage labeling needs

Labeling equipment manufacturers design equipment to support SKU growth

Jessica Jacobsen

September 9, 2019

As beverage-makers expand their portfolio whether it be flavors, packaging or both, labeling equipment manufacturers are developing machinery that can handle the effects of SKU proliferation.

The Dreaming Tree wines features pressure sensitive labels.

Sustainability has growing influence on labeling materials for beverages

Specialty effects like inks, NFC technology and more proliferate label market

Jessica Jacobsen

August 29, 2019

Although much attention is given to primary packaging materials, suppliers in the labeling market are seeing the growing influence sustainability has on operations and are seeking to be proactive participants to the solution.

Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

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.

Cartons hit on sustainability, convenience trends

Next generation beverage company rebrands as Future Proof

Alcohol-free innovations hit the on-premise market

Specialty beverages, flavor exploration influences beverage menus

Modular labelers support beverage labeling needs

Sustainability has growing influence on labeling materials for beverages

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