Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

Whether it be for weight management, immune health or a number of other motivators, consumers understand the role health and wellness plays in their lives.

The retail shelf can BE A crowded space. According to Chicago-based Mintel’s Global New Products Database, 4,215 new beverages were launched in 2014.

Recently I was reminiscing with one of my current co-workers about the monthly company enewsletter that the local media company I used to work for would distribute.

When it comes to what people like to watch on TV, top show choices are fairly consistent across the various demographics, including the different generations.

Pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Heraclitus said “The only thing that is constant is change.” Applicable to nearly all walks of life, the consumer packaged goods market has come to embody this quote as the market welcomes a number of new products, brands and even categories.

New and innovative products have helped contribute to SKU proliferation throughout the beverage industry, particularly within the craft beer and craft spirits markets. However, as these craft brewers and distillers look to push the envelope with their new releases, ingredient suppliers are looking to provide them with the tools they need to maintain that edge in the market.

After roughly 10 months of being overly cautious about what I eat and drink, later this month I finally can consume what I want, within reason of course.

After much pestering, Sam-I-Am finally was able to get his unnamed friend to try the unfamiliar dish of green eggs and ham in Dr. Seuss’ popular children’s book “Green Eggs and Ham.” Although the unidentified character is rather elaborate about the reasons why he did not want to try the meal, in the end, readers learn how much he has come to embrace the non-traditional item.

When walking through the aisles of retail stores, one might notice how different the consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment is compared with previous decades.

Although it might not look it outside, if you are in the Midwest or Northeast, summer isn’t too far away. In anticipation of summer activities and the food and beverages that accompany many of them, beverage-makers have started rolling out new products to complement the season. And it looks as though the readers of Beverage Industry are excited for some new summer flavors.