Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

For those in the food and beverage manufacturing business, AI can be found in different arenas. Yet, when put in use, research shows that consumers want to know.

In this annual feature, Beverage Industry highlights the brands and attributes that comprise the top packages of 2024.

Trinity Brand Group and Founders Brewing set out to help consumers “have it all” with a recent collaboration in which the duo developed a brand strategy and package redesign for the craft brewer’s iconic beer, All Day IPA.

When it comes to food and beverage choices, analysts note that consumers are doing their own form of rebellion as they balance healthy choices and indulgence.

The phrase “better safe than sorry” might get tossed around by parents reminding their kids to grab a jacket and other day-to-day tasks, but it takes on more serious implications when it comes to the safety of food and beverage products throughout processing and packaging. 

The increasing interest in functional beverages often focuses on the attributes these ingredients can provide consumers. However, as these beverages and ingredients proliferate, the colors market is playing a vital role in supporting this trend.

With more than 1,100 employees who serve Greater Houston, including the counties of Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery, Silver Eagle Houston has built a portfolio of alcohol and non-alcohol products, led by Anheuser-Busch, Constellation Brands and Mark Anthony Brands, that hits all the key needs of its consumers.

The signing of California AB-2316 and AB-418 have placed greater interest on natural color solutions as beverage manufacturers consider impact of state’s legislation.

Given the high interest in sustainability from consumers, today’s plastic bottle manufacturers are taking the steps to ensure their business aligns with what consumers are looking for.

As consumers today work to pay their bills and buy groceries, data shows that mass merchandisers are serving as a go-to channel to stretch their dollars.