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.

2017 Beer Report: Domestic brewers look to combat volume declines

Despite volume declines, domestic beer still 65 percent of market

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

Just like the stock market has seen its share of highs and lows, the U.S. beer market also has had its own ebbs and flows. Despite some single-digit declines that were peppered in throughout the past decade, the beer market seems to have leveled out, experts note.

2017 Beer Report: Imported beers outperform other beer segments

Mexican beers outpace import segment

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

The trades taking place on Wall Street often can come with a sense of urgency and anxiety for brokers and their respective clients. However, consumers also are opting to “trade up” when it comes to their beer selection.

2017 Beer Report: Craft beer up single-digits in 2016

Analysts credit deceleration to SKU proliferation, quality issues

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

After many years of double-digit gains in volume and dollar sales in the United States, the craft beer market could be approaching a status of maturation, according to market analysts.

2017 Beer Report: Hard cider declines continues

Dry, hopped options could broaden consumer base

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

Although premiumization trends have provided growth for domestic beers through super-premium brands as well as import and craft beers, the hard cider segment has not been as fortunate.

2017 Beer Report: Hard sodas, seltzer help FMB segment continue its growth

Analysts project deceleration of growth for alternative alcohol products

Jessica Jacobsen

March 9, 2017

CNBC’s “Mad Money with Jim Cramer” rarely is short on advice when it comes to the next hot stock. For the beer market, the release and sales of numerous hard sodas and seltzers helped contribute to the “hot” performance of the flavored malt beverage (FMB)/progressive adult beverage (PAB) segment in 2016.

Readers name their favorite beverage of January

Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee wins with 38 percent

Jessica Jacobsen

February 21, 2017

In the publication’s Readers’ Choice New Product of the Month poll for January, Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffees took the No. 1 spot by garnering 38 percent of the vote.

USDA seeks public comments on organic

Program will address commodities, non-food items

Jessica Jacobsen

February 15, 2017

Whether it’s commenting on a Facebook post, calls to local representatives or voting for the “best” celebrity dancer, Americans are not shy about sharing their opinions. As it begins a new industry-funded research and promotion program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hoping that holds true as it recently requested public comment for the proposed Organic Research, Promotion and Information Order.

Daily Greens helps bring green juice to masses

Company releases Green Ade line as entry point

Jessica Jacobsen

February 15, 2017

For many, a life-changing event can cause them to reassess their lifestyle, priorities and much more. For Shauna Martin, founder of Austin, Texas-based Daily Greens, her everyday life was altered approximately 11 years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33, when her son was 1 year old. Simultaneously, Martin’s sister also was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Shrink and stretch labels increase U.S. market share

More co-packers adding this labeling capability, suppliers note

Jessica Jacobsen

February 15, 2017

In Philip Pullman’s fantasy novel “The Amber Spyglass,” the third book in the “His Dark Materials” trilogy, physicist Mary Malone famously said, “People are too complicated to have simple labels.” In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market, the same can be said as established and emerging brands look to stand out on crowded store shelves.

Creativity, automation propelling warehouse storage solutions

SKU proliferation, eCommerce impacting beverage warehouses

Jessica Jacobsen

February 15, 2017

Home improvement shows have put a spotlight on the benefits of customized closet organizing systems. Yet, when it comes to warehouse operations, it’s going to take more than a visit from “The Property Brothers” to accommodate the expansive needs of a beverage manufacturers and distributors.

Jessica Jacobsen

ARTICLES

2017 Beer Report: Domestic brewers look to combat volume declines

2017 Beer Report: Imported beers outperform other beer segments

2017 Beer Report: Craft beer up single-digits in 2016

2017 Beer Report: Hard cider declines continues

2017 Beer Report: Hard sodas, seltzer help FMB segment continue its growth

Readers name their favorite beverage of January

USDA seeks public comments on organic

Daily Greens helps bring green juice to masses

Shrink and stretch labels increase U.S. market share

Creativity, automation propelling warehouse storage solutions

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