Jessica Jacobsen

In a video interview with Beverage Industry, Justin Solomon, category marketing director of alcoholic beverages at ADM, discussed what’s driving innovation in beverage alcohol not only in terms of the products but how consumers are approaching alcohol consumption. 

Today’s performance beverages have evolved beyond providing energy, but also are supporting broader health and wellness goals.

When it comes to beverage operations, the incorporation of automation is laying the ground work to make a case for implementation of robotics.

Market research firm Circana released its report “Tapping Into the Global Consumer Well-Being Opportunity,” where it identified ways consumers pursue their well-being across various sectors, including hydration and increased energy.

Given the growing popularity of canned cocktails, consumers might be eager to celebrate International Canned Cocktail Day, taking place Sept. 10.

Recognizing the white space of organic wines in the single-serve segment, Dana Spaulding founded Wander + Ivy. To help scale the brand, the company invested in a customized bottling line.

Honey has a rich history in beverage alcohol whether it’s with the creation of meads — a honey wine — or its addition to whiskey. Now the ingredient is finding itself in more spirits categories as brands look to differentiate.

Curating a personalized experience is shaping the future for the coffee market as consumers embrace convenient formats, value-added ingredients.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.

Experts credit consumers’ affinity for ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol to flavor exploration. With growth from premium RTD cocktails and hard teas, the category has been a positive for the overall beverage alcohol market.