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.

Beverage Beat

Spirits manufacturers continues to address hand sanitizer shortage

Distillers, state guilds working to combat disruption to hand cleaner supply chain

Jessica Jacobsen

May 11, 2020

With so much difficult news to digest, it can be hard to find something to inspire a smile. However, the response from the spirits community not only got my chin up, but continues to amaze me each passing day.

Cover Feature

Where do beverages fit in the future of cannabis

Experts see more potential for hemp-based CBD beverage should legal restrictions change

Jessica Jacobsen

May 8, 2020

In 2019, sales of legal cannabinoid-containing products in the U.S. generated between $12-$13 billion; however, cannabis-infused beverage account for between 1.5 and 3 percent of the greater cannabis market. Although still a small portion, analysts see potential for growth of this category should legal restrictions change.

Special Report

Beverage market, retailers adjust to handle coronavirus

Associations, retailers work to protect their essential workers

Jessica Jacobsen

April 23, 2020

As consumers altered their buying patterns during this pandemic, distributors, manufacturers and retailers have stepped up their efforts to keep those essential needs fulfilled.

Channel Strategies

Convenience will be vital for omnichannel shoppers

Merchandising solutions will help streamline convenience strategies

Jessica Jacobsen

April 23, 2020

American shoppers are undergoing their own migration by embracing an amalgamated approach of in-person and digital shopping. Because of omnichannel trends, in-store merchandising strategies will need to prioritize speed, convenience and the ability to accommodate evolving shopping trends. Flexible merchandising solutions are fulfilling that need.

Beverage Beat

Future is bright for U.S. hot tea market

Global Data expects value to reach $3.4B by 2023

Jessica Jacobsen

April 12, 2020

GlobalData reports that in 2019, the U.S. hot tea market stood at $2.8 billion and is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8 percent through 2023, reaching $3.4 billion. The projected growth is expected to come from the category’s plethora of innovative solutions.

Up Close With

Discipline vital to development of Hotel Tango Distillery

Craft distillery uses taproom to test new product ideas

Jessica Jacobsen

April 6, 2020

When it comes to distilling, respected distillers can often be heard waxing poetic about the process that goes into crafting their latest innovation.

Special Report

2020 Soft Drink Report: Hybrids, functionality key to carbonated soft drinks’ future

Diets, non-colas have been areas of growth for refreshment category

Jessica Jacobsen

April 6, 2020

A staple of the American beverage market, carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) have weathered challenges in terms of volume performance, experts note.

Nestlé USA takes multi-pronged approach to new product development

Beverage manufacturers addresses protein, cold-brew coffee trends

Jessica Jacobsen

April 2, 2020

During his lifetime, Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs had a bevy of statements that have been used to inspire entrepreneurs across the globe. One that is commonly referenced is when he stated, “I want to put a ding in the universe.” In the beverage industry, innovators are leaving their mark by creating a more convenient universe through new product development.

Spirits community rallies to help address hand sanitizer shortage

Global, craft distillers shift production to hand cleaner

Jessica Jacobsen

March 24, 2020

With guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and exemptions and authorizations granted by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), many spirits-makers are helping to manufacture ethanol-based hand sanitizer.

GuS Soda’s new flavors contain a blend of monk fruit, stevia and a touch of pure cane sugar

R&D Stevia Feature

Taste profiles continue to improve for natural sweeteners

Zero-calorie sweeteners' use spans various categories

Jessica Jacobsen

March 21, 2020

In the Maroon 5 song "Sugar," the band references a man's need for love from the woman he cares about. However, if the songwriters had been watching the sweetener trends, they might have been more inclined to mention a more in vogue sweetener.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

In this webinar, Black Swan Data will explore what Gen Z will be drinking (and not drinking) in 2026 and beyond. From emerging alcohol trends to new frontiers for functional sodas, this content will unpack the needs, behaviors and passions shaping the next generation of drinks.

Jessica Jacobsen

ARTICLES

Spirits manufacturers continues to address hand sanitizer shortage

Where do beverages fit in the future of cannabis

Beverage market, retailers adjust to handle coronavirus

Convenience will be vital for omnichannel shoppers

Future is bright for U.S. hot tea market

Discipline vital to development of Hotel Tango Distillery

2020 Soft Drink Report: Hybrids, functionality key to carbonated soft drinks’ future

Nestlé USA takes multi-pronged approach to new product development

Spirits community rallies to help address hand sanitizer shortage

Taste profiles continue to improve for natural sweeteners

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