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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

Virtual holiday celebrations to feature varying beverage choices

Bacardi survey shows 40% consumers plan to drink festive holiday drinks

Jessica Jacobsen

October 29, 2020

A survey released by Bacardi USA, shows that consumers will plan for more virtual holiday celebrations, but that festive cocktails will be a key component.

Packaging Equipment

Plastic bottles adapt to today’s beverage trends

Flexible machinery necessary to support beverage delivery

Jessica Jacobsen

October 20, 2020

With eCommerce and functional beverages on the rise, plastic bottle manufacturers are adapting to ensure efficacy remains for beverage brands.

Cover Feature

Beverage leaders exhibit agility, resilience

Beverage community protects frontline workers while accelerating eCommerce, technology advancements

Jessica Jacobsen

October 1, 2020

When day-to-day life changed throughout the United States in March, beverage market leaders had to step into action to protect their frontline workers while preserving business operations.

Guayusa’s natural attributes drive usage in beverage formulations

Suppliers refine extract capabilities to support guayusa stability in beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

September 23, 2020

Natural solutions like guayusa are providing the sustained energy consumers desire with a healthy halo.

Up Close With

Carbonadi Vodka carves out positioning in luxury spirits space

Distiller encourages future minority business owners to hone their craft

Jessica Jacobsen

September 22, 2020

Ricky Miller III’s “burning desire to elevate the vodka category around the world” led to the creation of Carbonadi Vodka, a luxury spirit that glides across the tongue.

Beverage Beat

Study shows COVID-19 has shifted supplement market

Respondents acceptance of pill supplementation declines, opening opportunities for food, beverage

Jessica Jacobsen

September 18, 2020

According to a study released by MarketPlace, the pandemic has prompted consumers to turn to supplements to boost immunity.

Warehouse

Automation places pressure on lift trucks

Forklifts employ telematics, key safety measures

Jessica Jacobsen

September 2, 2020

As automation becomes a bigger component of warehouse operations, forklifts adjust to this new environment with software solutions.

Category Focus

Pandemic bolsters in-home coffee consumption

Hybrid beverage trends driving RTD coffee innovation

Jessica Jacobsen

September 2, 2020

As the U.S. coffee market is adjusting to an increased work-from-home culture and a reduction of foodservice selections, in-home coffee consumption remains strong.

Beverage Beat

Study shows consumers eager to return to restaurant dining

Patronage will hinge new expectations for digital support

Jessica Jacobsen

August 26, 2020

According to a study released by Oracle Food and Beverage, consumers are hopeful about visiting restaurants again, but these visits might require more efforts from operators.

Operations

High-pressure processing’s popularity grows in beverage processing

HPP suppliers develop modular, in-bulk solutions for beverage-makers

Jessica Jacobsen

August 19, 2020

The fresh approach has become the safe and healthy approach as more beverage manufacturers turn to high-pressure processing for their operations.

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