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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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Beverage Beat

Premiumization driving consumer’s coffee-drinking habits

Ingredient supplier identifies top trends for premium coffee innovations

Jessica Jacobsen

November 10, 2021

Ingredient supplier Flavorchem released the top trends in premium coffee innovation, which it notes was propelled during the pandemic as consumers look for elevated at-home coffee experiences.

Operations

Sustainable practices becoming the norm in facilities

Lighting upgrades, HVLS fans easy models to apply

Jessica Jacobsen

October 29, 2021

Warehouse operations seem to be changing with the times as the concept of sustainable facilities has become a must for today’s operations managers.

Packaging Equipment

Plastic bottle manufacturing addresses sustainability, digitalization

Equipment suppliers designing equipment to handle increased usage of PCR materials

Jessica Jacobsen

October 20, 2021

Sustainable packaging goals are prompting suppliers of plastic bottle manufacturing equipment to design machinery that can accommodate today’s materials as well as the potential rise of post-consumer recycled content.

Plant-based, whey proteins usage on the rise

Suppliers improving processing quality for protein ingredients

Jessica Jacobsen

October 19, 2021

Whether it’s animal or plant based, protein usage in food and beverage products continues to climb. Research show that consumers increasingly are turning to plant-based proteins in the name of health.

Beverage Beat

Study shows shoppers expect more from natural brands

Leadership structure influences consumer perceptions

Jessica Jacobsen

October 15, 2021

Gerber Finance recently commissioned a Momentive survey of 1,000 consumers who buy natural products, revealing that consumers’ expectations for natural products show that more is expected from them.

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.

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