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Jessica Jacobsen

Jessica Jacobsen

Jessica Jacobsen, editor of Beverage Industry, visits a range of beverage companies for cover stories and facility tours, represents the magazine at trade shows and industry events, and works with the Beverage Industry team to determine the content and direction of the magazine and its online components. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Marquette University.

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Waterloo Sparkling Waters

Health and wellness goals lift fruit flavors in beverages

Innovations taking cues from global flavor trends
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
May 30, 2024

As beverage-makers look to align taste profiles with the growing demands on health-and-wellness products, suppliers are crafting solutions that support those goals.


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Telematics aid beverage operations inside and out

Future for telematics will see predictive insights take greater focus
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
May 22, 2024

In beverage operations, drivers and equipment operators are striving to deliver product as efficiently and safely as possible, and are turning to solutions like telematics to realize those goals.


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Beverage Beat

NIL offers new opportunities for athletes, beverage brands

Authentic partnerships vital for successful campaigns
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
May 15, 2024

A budding marketing opportunity for brand owners, NIL is gaining traction, but as beverage companies look to engage in this realm, it is important to understand the dynamics.


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Consumers look to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Margaritas

Rémy Cointreau America’s Nicolas Beckers details Cointreau’s latest program
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 30, 2024

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo celebrations are an early start to summer festivities. With Margaritas being such an iconic part of Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Cointreau announced it is shaking up Cinco de Mayo with a new twist on credit.


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Carts, hand trucks design equipment to balance SKU influx

Ergonomics, varied environment keep OEMs innovating
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 29, 2024

For beverage distributors, handling the influx of SKUs has prompted carts and hand truck manufacturers to take a proactive approach so that delivery personnel can tackle the growing challenge.


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Dematic conveyor

Conveyor advancements keep automated processes in lockstep

Artificial intelligence could be future of conveyors market
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 26, 2024

In beverage warehouses, the rise of automation has prompted conveyor manufacturers to continue to make advancements to ensure that the speed and pace are in sync and processes are running efficiently.


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Beverage Beat

Beverage Industry mourns the loss of John Peter Koss

Columnist showed passion for warehouse operations through writing
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 24, 2024

Although John’s column will no longer be part of Beverage Industry, he left a legacy with us and you the readers that was just as impressive as his time on earth. 


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Category Focus

Sports, protein drinks markets evolve beyond athletes

Everyday wellness the future for performance beverages
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 19, 2024

Consumers’ interest in wellness has seen sports and protein drink brands evolving beyond athlete-focused and embrace the concept of supporting everyday wellness.


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Matthew Dent, president and CEO at Buffalo Rock

2024 Bottler of the Year: Buffalo Rock Company

Bottler’s culture drives its investments in people and communities
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
April 9, 2024

In the bottling world, companies recognize the importance of being proactive members of the communities they operate in and serve. For Buffalo Rock Company, Birmingham, Ala., the company’s culture is centered on investing in its people and communities.


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Carolyn Hardy
Up Close With

Hardy Beverage’s hydrogen-infused waters refresh consumers, pets

Hydrogen water brand grows portfolio, turns to automated case packing
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
March 29, 2024

When Carolyn Chism Hardy, founder and CEO of Hardy Beverage, learned about the benefits of hydrogen-infused water she used her wealth of knowledge in the beverage market and as an entrepreneur to create health-focused hydration for consumers.


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