Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

Strong growth predicted for coconut water, other plant waters

Flavor options increase throughout plant waters

July 12, 2017

Consumers’ desire for healthy hydration recently helped bottled water ascend to the No. 1 beverage sold in the United States on a volume basis; however, healthy hydration also has given rise to plant-based waters, which offer nutritional benefits beyond hydration.

WTRMLN WTR brand gives new life to ‘ugly’ melons

Watermelon water brand helping to drive clean food movement

Jessica Jacobsen

July 12, 2017

In the Berenstain Bears’ book “Learn About Strangers,” Mama Bear uses “strange-” and traditional-looking apples to explain to Sister Bear to use caution around strangers because, like apples, you can’t tell the good from the bad by their outside appearance.

Readers name their favorite new beverage of May

VitaCup narrowly wins monthly poll

Jessica Jacobsen

June 20, 2017

Consumers love their functional beverages almost as much as they love coffee. One company sought to combine the two and that resonated with the readers of Beverage Industry.

96 percent of consumers use food, beverage to support health

Survey shows consumers have confusion about nutrition information

Jessica Jacobsen

June 16, 2017

When conversing with a friend recently, I realized how much I “consume” information. I follow various local, state and national news outlets. The stack of books that I plan to read this summer includes more non-fiction than fiction. My “to watch” list is filled more with documentaries than scripted TV. However, I won’t pretend that reality shows aren’t on in the background while I am doing chores or cooking meals.

Beverage brands benefit from advancements in inks, coatings

Thermochromic inks under go ‘color explosion’

Jessica Jacobsen

June 16, 2017

As consumers continue to seek out variety within their beverage options, the probability of SKU proliferation seems to be a certainty for years to come. As brand owners hope to stand out from the crowd, inks and coatings are helping manufacturers draw in consumers.

Affordability helps further telematics usage within beverage market

SKU proliferation contributes to the need for tracking technology

Jessica Jacobsen

June 16, 2017

Whether its craft beer, imported bottled water, cold-pressed juices or any of the other premium beverages gaining traction, market analysts have highlighted that consumers are willing to pay a premium price if they feel they are getting value-added benefits from a product.

Health and wellness contributes to increased use of hydrocolloids

Protein drinks, reduced sugar among beverage trends impacting stabilizers

Jessica Jacobsen

June 16, 2017

Once a niche trend, health and wellness has gone mainstream as many market research firms have highlighted in reports. As better-for-you options abound throughout the consumer packaged goods market, beverage formulators are turning to stabilizing ingredient sources to maintain product efficacy.

Craft beer fast-growing segment for wholesaler

Breakthru Beverage Group’s craft beer specialists are helping brands flourish

Jessica Jacobsen

June 16, 2017

With operations and affiliates that span 16 North American markets, Breakthru Beverage Group knows the importance of supplying its customers, and ultimately consumers, with a balanced portfolio of wine, spirits and beer brands.

Readers name their favorite beverage of April

Malibu Beer wins monthly poll with more than 40 percent of vote

Jessica Jacobsen

May 23, 2017

As many are preparing for the upcoming long weekend, many stay-cationers will be stocking up on grilling favorites like hot dogs, burgers and beer. The readers of Beverage Industry also must have had their mind on beer during the Readers’ Choice New Product of the Month poll for April.

Vitamins, minerals sought after in hybrid drinks

Price hinders non-hybrid drink consumers, research shows

Jessica Jacobsen

May 15, 2017

It’s no secret that consumers are demanding more from their food and beverages. More and more beverage-makers are answering this call by developing new products that blur category lines. Although these hybrid drinks are fulfilling the functional and refreshment needs of consumers, research from Mintel sheds light on what might be next for these emerging beverage options.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Non-Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC provide an in-depth look at the past year and what the future holds for them in 2026.

Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

Strong growth predicted for coconut water, other plant waters

WTRMLN WTR brand gives new life to ‘ugly’ melons

Readers name their favorite new beverage of May

96 percent of consumers use food, beverage to support health

Beverage brands benefit from advancements in inks, coatings

Affordability helps further telematics usage within beverage market

Health and wellness contributes to increased use of hydrocolloids

Craft beer fast-growing segment for wholesaler

Readers name their favorite beverage of April

Vitamins, minerals sought after in hybrid drinks

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