Amanda Del Buono

Amanda Del Buono, former associate editor of Beverage Industry, wrote and edited for the magazine’s print and online components. She also represented the magazine at trade shows and events. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from The University of Missouri - Columbia.

Celsius gains sales, distribution

Dietary supplement brand launches packaging redesign, brand extensions

Amanda Del Buono

May 10, 2017

Maintaining overall fitness used to be considered a niche interest. Founded in 2004, Boca Raton, Fla.-based Celsius Holdings Inc. has experienced the impact of the growing demand for health-and-wellness products in the mainstream market.

Sustainability, on-the-go drive glass, aluminum, PET packaging

Formats offer options for unique on-self presence for beverages

Amanda Del Buono

April 14, 2017

Although suppliers are innovating emerging packaging materials, like pouches and cartons, glass, aluminum and plastic, namely PET, continue to remain dominant in the beverage industry. In addition to the product protection that these packages provide, they’re also offering beverage-makers several other benefits.

Survey shows how millennials like to consume advertising

Consumer demographic open to a variety of ad mediums

Amanda Del Buono

April 14, 2017

As millennials have gained immense buying power in the U.S. market, targeting this demographic has proven to require a different technique than was utilized for previous generations. As a millennial myself, the vast amount of research on the best ways to reach my consumer group constantly grabs my attention.

Cheerwine celebrates 100 years of success

CSD brand grows 15 percent, expands distribution

Amanda Del Buono

April 10, 2017

Despite an atmosphere in which many carbonated soft drinks have struggled to maintain sales, Cheerwine, a brand of Salisbury, N.C.-based Carolina Beverage Corp., has experienced continual growth, both in sales and distribution.

Trimino Brands grows four-fold past two years

Company strives for nationwide distribution

Amanda Del Buono

April 10, 2017

Like many parents, Bob Leary, Peter Dacey and Casey Hoban wanted to provide their children with healthy foods and beverages. With that goal in mind, the three fathers came together with a vision to create a beverage that offered a functional benefit without the excess calories that many child athletes were consuming, explains Leary, co-founder and chief marketing officer at Trimino Brands Co. LLC, Branford, Conn.

Infographic: A glimpse into the global beer market

Global market projected to grow at CAGR of 0.9% to 2020

Amanda Del Buono

March 15, 2017

This infographic offers a glimpse into the state of the global beer market, including beer consumption and trends, as well as some predictions for the future of the global beer market.

Sustainability initiatives, recycling awareness on the rise in beverage industry

60 percent of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling

Amanda Del Buono

March 15, 2017

With the 47th annual Earth Day (April 22) roughly a month away, consumers increasingly are reminded about the environmental sustainability efforts in which they can participate. But consumers aren’t the only ones who try to take the extra step to be more environmentally conscious.

Kombucha market up 41 percent

Health and wellness drives market, new products proliferate

Amanda Del Buono

March 10, 2017

Although it has been available in the U.S. beverage market for about 15 years, kombucha has gained broad consumer appeal within the past several years, according to New York-based Beverage Marketing Corporation’s (BMC) September 2016 report titled “U.S. Ready-To-Drink Tea through 2020.” As health and wellness has progressed from a niche interest to mass consumer appeal, this beverage segment has reaped the benefits.

Drug stores struggle for growth, beverages outperform channel

Alcohol beverages experience unit sales increases

Amanda Del Buono

March 10, 2017

As consumers’ shopping behaviors continue to evolve, the drug store channel has seen a boon within beverage aisles. Although the channel is struggling to grow, beverages could offer potential for the channel going forward as these stores expand their offerings, says Evan Hoffman, industry research analyst at Los Angeles-based IBISWorld.

Sugar aversion, regulations benefit use stevia, erythritol and monk fruit in beverages

Suppliers innovate with stevia to fill sweetness gap

Amanda Del Buono

March 6, 2017

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new Nutrition Facts label, in conjunction with continued consumer demand for transparency, less sugar and clean-label products, have resulted in an increased demand for natural, non-caloric, high-intensity sweeteners (HIS), like stevia, monk fruit and erythritol.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

Amanda Del Buono

ARTICLES

Celsius gains sales, distribution

Sustainability, on-the-go drive glass, aluminum, PET packaging

Survey shows how millennials like to consume advertising

Cheerwine celebrates 100 years of success

Trimino Brands grows four-fold past two years

Infographic: A glimpse into the global beer market

Sustainability initiatives, recycling awareness on the rise in beverage industry

Kombucha market up 41 percent

Drug stores struggle for growth, beverages outperform channel

Sugar aversion, regulations benefit use stevia, erythritol and monk fruit in beverages

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