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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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Warehouse

Voice-picking technology improving accuracy for distributors

SKU proliferation, safety protocols among key benefits for technology

Jessica Jacobsen

September 30, 2021

As beverage warehouses adjust to a growing number of SKUs, voice-guided technology is supporting more accurate picks while promoting a safer environment for employees.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability prompts adoption of cartons, bag-in-box packaging for beverage-makers

Suppliers tout product protection benefits for aseptic packaging

Jessica Jacobsen

September 28, 2021

Sustainable practices, including recycling, are influencing consumer behavior and ultimately consumer packaged goods manufacturers to seek out package solutions like cartons and bag-in-box.

Up Close With

Post Meridiem delivers authentic, bar-quality canned cocktails

Ready-to-drink cocktail brand taps third-party network for eCommerce retailing

Jessica Jacobsen

September 24, 2021

With sales of RTD cocktails posting double-digit growth, Post Meridiem Spirits Co. is supplying consumers with authentic, ready-to-serve cocktails that have a bar-quality taste.

Beverage Beat

Study shows fleet market adjusting procurement strategies

Pandemic, supply chain impacting fleet delivery choices

Jessica Jacobsen

September 17, 2021

Fleet Advantage released its latest fleet industry benchmarking survey showing how trends in fuel economy, maintenance, environmental concerns and procurement strategies have changed this past year.

Cover Feature

2021 Wholesaler of the Year: Republic National Distributing Company

RNDC deepens mission to be distributor of choice for suppliers, customers

Jessica Jacobsen

September 3, 2021

As a premier wine and spirits wholesaler, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has built an organization that supports not only the needs of its suppliers and customers, but also the communities it serves.

Beverage Beat

Probiotics usage, awareness continues to increase, survey shows

Beverage-makers find new ways to deliver digestive health ingredients

Jessica Jacobsen

August 25, 2021

Across the globe, consumers are more engaged with consuming probiotics, according to a survey from Kerry ProActive Health’s division. Beverage-makers are taking an active role in helping fulfill this growing need state.

Consumers investing in health with sugar reduction trends

Natural, less processed sweeteners driving beverage innovations

Jessica Jacobsen

August 24, 2021

As consumers focus on their health, many are looking to reduce sugar intake. However, because they still desire the sweet profile, beverage-makers are turning to more natural, less processed sweeteners.

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Labeling equipment tackles speed, flexibility need states

Thinner label materials, pack sizes evolutions among trends impacting OEMs

Jessica Jacobsen

August 19, 2021

In the beverage market, the diverse need states of consumers is encouraging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) within the labeling division to ensure that their machines are able to be just as flexible and versatile.

Sustainability influencing future beverage packaging plans

Pandemic alters preferred beverage packaging options

Jessica Jacobsen

August 18, 2021

Sustainable packaging has become important to more consumers; however, a better understanding of recycling and materials will help connect shoppers with beverage brands adopting this packaging attribute.

Ingredient Spotlight

Pandemic prompts increased citrus usage

Citrus ingredients popular in hard seltzers, budding beverage categories

Jessica Jacobsen

August 9, 2021

As consumers have taken a greater interest in their immune system, beverage manufacturers are turning to staple ingredients like citrus to deliver the healthy halo that consumers desire.

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