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Stephanie Cernivec

Stephanie Cernivec freelances for Beverage Industry, writing for the magazine’s print and online components. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in publishing and technical communications from Illinois State University.

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Natural colors uphold clean label trend

Switch to natural colors must be done in authentic way, experts note

Stephanie Cernivec

November 18, 2019

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Color can significantly affect the initial perception of taste, which leads to a consumer picking up the product or not.

Plant-based options gain consumer appeal

Dairy proteins remain most utilized source in fortification

Stephanie Cernivec

November 14, 2019

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In the past, consumers generally designated protein for bodybuilders and athletes. Today, it’s seen as an essential part of the average person’s daily diet.

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Inspection systems adapt to needs of beverage market

High speeds, diverse bottle shapes impact packaging equipment

Stephanie Cernivec

July 24, 2019

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Beverage manufacturers are investing in automated inspection solutions throughout the production process to ensure their beverages are safe.

Software improves safety, brand image and bottom line for fleet operators

Electronic logging devices mandates further telematics implementation

Stephanie Cernivec

July 1, 2019

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In the fleet management world, the question no longer is whether beverage companies should implement telematics — it’s how.

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Technology, healthy lifestyles shape vending channel

Beverage companies utilize latest technology to reach younger consumers

Stephanie Cernivec

June 27, 2019

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Increased data proliferation allows vendors to personalize the vending experience for consumers and — from an operational standpoint — track which products are most popular where and respond accordingly.

Single-serve growth slows as cold brew heats up

Beverage-makers release new coffee varieties

Stephanie Cernivec

September 7, 2018

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Driven by the convenience factor, single-serve K-Cups are the fastest-growing non-RTD coffee segment.

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Energy drinks gain healthy positioning

Energized opportunities abound

Stephanie Cernivec

August 7, 2018

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In the battle to compete, many manufacturers joined the energy shots segment, creating an entire sub-category.

Union Wine Company Cans - Beverage Industry

Union Wine Co. asserts its ‘can do’ attitude

Canned wine business grows double digits

Stephanie Cernivec

July 25, 2018

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When a canned wine brand grows more than 50 percent in a year, it’s clear that something is working. Whether it’s the wine’s terroir, packaging, price point or a combination of things, Union Wine Co. is listening to consumer demand and responding in turn.

Demand for citrus flavors growing

Millennials, health perceptions drive flavor growth in beverages

Stephanie Cernivec

August 14, 2015

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Last year, the beverage industry set high expectations for citrus flavors. In particular, lemon was predicted to be one of the Top 3 best-selling flavors in 2014, according to respondents of Beverage Industry’s 2013 New Product Development Survey.

Flexible, gentle palletizing, depallitizing equipment in demand

Automation of process offers big benefits

Stephanie Cernivec

July 16, 2015

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In a famous episode of the “I Love Lucy” show, Lucy and Ethel go to work in a candy factory where their packaging skills are put to the test. Chocolates make their way one by one down a conveyor, and the women must wrap each one before it reaches the next packaging station. If one chocolate makes it past them unwrapped, they’ll be fired.

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Pepsi launches Sparkling Rosé at BravoCon

Repositioning beverages could aid dairy, non-dairy markets

2019 Beverage Innovations of the Year

Plant-based options gain consumer appeal

PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer meets consumers’ flavor needs

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2019 November

Beverage Industry’s November issue highlights the 100-year advocacy of the American Beverage Association and what’s next for CEO Katherine Lugar and a new plastics initiative, Every Bottle Back. This issue includes a special report on craft beer, an Up Close With feature on PRESS hard cider and what is sparking innovation in natural colors. Read more about how protein is powering up beverages and how warehouses are using WMS and WCS systems to streamline operations. As usual, the latest trends in new products, packaging and ingredients are highlighted.

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