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: 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.

Dietary Guidelines align with consumer trends

Processes for 2020 Dietary Guidelines to begin later this year

Jessica Jacobsen

February 10, 2017

In January 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. The eighth edition of this report highlighted the importance of following a healthy eating plan that includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods as well as limiting calories from components such as added sugars, saturated fats and reducing sodium intake.

Readers name best new beverage of 2016

Fuji Apple Dry Sparkling wins annual honor

Jessica Jacobsen

February 7, 2017

Although 2017 might be in full swing, there still is one more recognition for 2016: Beverage Industry’s Readers’ Choice New Product of the Year. Featuring the monthly winners of the magazine’s New Product of the Month poll, the readers were eager to select which one would emerge as the 2016 winner.

Readers name their favorite beverage of December

Green Ade, Desgin Gin tie for first

Jessica Jacobsen

January 24, 2017

When it comes to beverage selection, better-for-you options continue to garner attention from consumers. However, consumers still like to indulge once in a while, and that’s just what we saw in this month’s Readers’ Choice poll.

Analyzing the path to purchase

Nielsen release platform to help CPG manufacturers, retailers

Jessica Jacobsen

January 16, 2017

The start of a new year is a popular time in which people and businesses will reflect on what did and did not work in the previous year. For those involved in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, much attention is directed at the holiday shopping season.

Jessica Jacobsen

ARTICLES

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

Dietary Guidelines align with consumer trends

Readers name best new beverage of 2016

Readers name their favorite beverage of December

Analyzing the path to purchase

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