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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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Tea manufacturers reinvigorating hot tea category

Function, flavor and country origin coming into play

Jessica Jacobsen

January 17, 2019

Given this chilly weather, it’s no wonder that January also is Hot Tea Month, giving consumer publications and bloggers a plethora of tea-centric topics and celebration guides.

Simply Beverages launched a new Simply Light line in four flavors: Simply Light Orange Pulp Free, Simply Light Orange with Calcium & Vitamin D, Simply Light Lemonade, and Simply Light Lemonade with Raspberry. - Beverage Industry

Innovative, less sweet juices key for future

Super-premium juices have been a bright spot

Jessica Jacobsen

January 11, 2019

Although a staple within the North American beverage market, the juice and juice drinks category has been challenged as other beverage categories have emerged as go-to options for consumers in terms of hydration and refreshment.

Blossom Water Bottles - Beverage Industry

Blossom Water adds function to lineup

Enhanced water brand tackles immune health as part of reformulation

Jessica Jacobsen

January 7, 2019

The new year is a time when many look to start anew. But Blossom Water LLC couldn’t wait that long, and that eagerness has paid dividends for the Westwood, Mass.-based company when it announced in mid-2018 that it was rolling out a reformulated version of its fruit- and flower-infused spring water.

MicroThermics Lab Processing Line - Beverage Industry

Lab test trials save beverage-makers time, money

Advancements in technology improve product quality

Jessica Jacobsen

December 18, 2018

Advancements in this technology are resulting in fresher, better quality beverage trials.

Cream liqueur brands have opportunity for growth

Quality, seasonals can fuel spirits segment

Jessica Jacobsen

December 14, 2018

Although food and beverage manufacturers continue to develop products that support healthy, better-for-you solutions, indulgent offerings still remain a key component to consumers’ consumption habits.

Ready-to-drink, health and wellness benefit tea ingredients

Natural, organic trends bode well for tea market

Jessica Jacobsen

December 11, 2018

Over the last decade as consumers have continued to move away from carbonated soft drinks, they often migrate to a healthier alternative like tea. A lot of this growth early on was a rising tide that helped all brands.

Spindrift Sparkling Water - Beverage Industry

Ingredient sources helps Spindrift Beverage keep it real

Sparkling water brand works closely with family farms

Jessica Jacobsen

December 5, 2018

An amalgamation of carbonated water and real squeezed fruit, Spindrift sparkling waters have carved out their own niche in the broader packaged water market.

James Quincey, The Coca-Cola Co.’s president and chief executive officer. - Beverage Industry

2018 Executive of the Year: James Quincey President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Co.

Coca-Cola’s top executive furthers company’s interest in premium hydration, hot coffee

Jessica Jacobsen

November 26, 2018

Helping to guide the legacy company through this latest evolution is James Quincey, The Coca-Cola Co.’s president and chief executive officer (CEO).

Beverage companies provide relief to hurricane-impacted regions

Alcohol, non-alcohol corporations send water, donate money

Jessica Jacobsen

November 21, 2018

Many have responded to this devastation by donating money, supplies, time and much more. The beverage industry is no exception.

The Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis. - Beverage Industry

Flexibility key for plastic bottle manufacturing

Technologies look to accommodate increased changeovers

Jessica Jacobsen

November 7, 2018

Whether it’s SKU proliferation, evolving drink habits or packaging solutions, beverage manufacturers are tasked with keeping up with the latest trends and solutions for today’s operations, experts note.

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