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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 market experiences solid growth for 2018

Carbonated soft drinks see dollar sale gains

Jessica Jacobsen

June 12, 2019

It’s time to raise a glass and cheers to another stellar year for the beverage market.

CTI Tamper Freeze and Tamper Heat inks. - Beverage Industry

Ink, coating technologies create experiences for consumers

Ink advancements aid in product integrity

Jessica Jacobsen

June 7, 2019

Beverage-makers today are turning to inks and coatings to create a deeper purpose and connection with consumers and the products they purchase, experts note.

Cannabis-infusions open new opportunities for beverage-makers

Consumers indicate tea as most likely beverage they would consume with cannabis

Jessica Jacobsen

May 21, 2019

Whether it is tobacco, packaged foods, consumer health, beverages, or beauty and personal care, many market analysts recognize that cannabis is poised to disrupt these consumer markets as the flowering plant makes inroads in legalization and mainstream acceptance.

BODYARMOR has gained access to the Coca-Cola bottling system. - Beverage Industry

Sports drinks see increased competition from other functional beverages

High-protein content, plant-based trending for protein drinks

Jessica Jacobsen

May 17, 2019

The sports drink market is facing stiff competition from other beverage categories and remains to be seen whether it will make its comeback victory.

Associations, lawmakers address truck driver shortage

DRIVE-Safe Act would allow drivers 18-21 obtain CDL

Jessica Jacobsen

May 13, 2019

According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), the nation needs an estimated 50,000 additional truck drivers immediately as the shortage is expected to grow to more than 174,000 by 2026.

Kluber Lubrication Conveyer Belt - Beverage Industry

Conveyor solutions extend beyond original equipment

Drive systems, lubricants keep conveyors moving along

Jessica Jacobsen

May 13, 2019

To help keep operations on task, beverage manufacturers and distributors are seeing an increased need to have accumulation systems support their conveying solutions.

Diet Coke Blueberry and Strawberry Cans - Beverage Industry

2019 Soft Drink Report: Occasional consumer offers potential for market

Diets see resurgence following Diet Coke’s flavors, return of original Diet Pepsi

Jessica Jacobsen

April 19, 2019

As consumers’ beverage choices have shifted, the carbonated soft drinks (CSD) market has taken the one of the largest hits.

Montmorency tart cherry juice - Beverage Industry

Research highlights benefits of cherry ingredients

Coffee cherry aids in cognitive health

Jessica Jacobsen

April 16, 2019

Research surrounding cherry ingredients show the benefits the fruit can have in beverage development.

Encompass Technologies Direct-Store-Delivery (DSD) Solutions - Beverage Industry

Direct-store-delivery solutions help simplify delivery operations

Suppliers develop mobile, user-friendly software, hardware solutions

Jessica Jacobsen

April 16, 2019

Consumers’ acceptance of purchasing consumer packaged goods (CPGs) from a variety of retail outlets as well as their desire for more choice is not just impacting retailers but the entire distribution network as it looks to accommodate a much more diverse shopping universe.

Dollar sales, consumer base increases for eCommerce

Fresh, frozen food purchases remain niche for online channel

Jessica Jacobsen

April 12, 2019

Despite its smaller share, indications point to eCommerce’s growing reach, particularly with retail chains.

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