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.

Enhanced water category evolves, caffeine waters gaining presence in market

Several caffeinated bottled waters on display at NACS 2016

Amanda Del Buono

December 16, 2016

With my college roommates getting married next year, I have made it my bridesmaids’ duty to help the bride-to-be get in shape before her big day. We’ve been using our FitBit app to help each other stay motivated and exercise, but cutting back on calories consumed also has been an important part of my personal goal. However, this has been more challenging than I anticipated, as I often desire a mid-day refreshing kick of energy.

Contract packagers invest to meet beverage-makers’ needs

Evolving beverage trends challenge contract packagers

Amanda Del Buono

December 12, 2016

As beverage-makers develop new offerings to meet a growing number of consumer need states and drinking occasions, contract packaging and manufacturing is becoming a go-to solution for many brand owners.

How to grow private label brands

Innovation, differentiation key for category success

Amanda Del Buono

December 12, 2016

After a boom in growth in the early 2000s, the private-label consumer packaged goods (CPG) market has experienced stagnant growth since 2015, according to market research experts. Although the private-label beverage market has maintained its share of the market — and even experienced some growth — experts say that the market is expected to grow at low rates.

Johnnie Walker releases digital mentorship program

Program utilizes Amazon Alexa, social media, delivery apps

Amanda Del Buono

November 14, 2016

It’s an exciting time for those who love technology. As new advancements are released, it’s also exciting to see how they are impacting marketing. Alcohol and non-alcohol brands, alike, have been utilizing various digital platforms to educate, communicate and market to consumers. Recently, one particular effort caught my eye.

2016 Craft Beer Report: Craft beer market becoming increasingly competitive

Canned beer, flavored beer gaining in importance

Amanda Del Buono

November 10, 2016

For about a decade, the craft beer segment has grown at immense rates, influencing the food and beverage industries in many ways. Yet, experts note that the segment is beginning to experience some growing pains as a result of its rapid growth.

Almond, coconut, cashew milks gain in dairy alternatives

Segment mainstays down in volume, sales

Amanda Del Buono

November 10, 2016

Despite seeing significant growth during the 2010-2015 timeframe, the dairy and dairy alternatives category has seen a deceleration in growth, according to experts. Although the growth will be at a slower pace, the category still is expected to continue gaining share in the beverage market going forward.

Despite formulation, cost challenges, natural colors on the rise

Artificial colors still utilized in beverage formulations

Amanda Del Buono

November 10, 2016

With a growing interest in getting back to nature, consumer demand for natural ingredients has flourished. As beverage-makers formulate new products, more now are choosing natural colors to appeal to this consumer desire.

Aseptic cartons, pouches, bag-in-box appeal to clean-label trends

Multi-serve pouches, BIB gain footing in on-premise channel

Amanda Del Buono

October 14, 2016

In its March report titled “Pouches,” Cleveland-based The Freedonia Group indicates that the U.S. pouch market will grow 4.4 percent a year through 2020 to $10.1 billion, primarily driven by the introduction of pouches in new markets and the integration of high-value features, such as re-sealable closures and spouts, in more mature markets.

Suppliers utilize cost-effective vanilla ingredient solutions

Natural, organic trends drive demand for vanilla

Amanda Del Buono

October 14, 2016

With natural and clean-label trends proliferating in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market, many CPG companies are transitioning from artificial to natural ingredients. Among those in high demand are natural vanilla ingredients.

Innovative social responsibility initiatives encourage personal growth

Starbucks ‘Upstanders’ content series encourages social change

Amanda Del Buono

October 14, 2016

More and more companies are embracing corporate social responsibility (CSR) and recognizing the ways in which it resonates with various consumer demographics. CSR initiatives can vary, and many beverage companies have engaged in one program or another. These can include monetary donations based on sales, partnerships and the donation of products or services during times of need.

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

Enhanced water category evolves, caffeine waters gaining presence in market

Contract packagers invest to meet beverage-makers’ needs

How to grow private label brands

Johnnie Walker releases digital mentorship program

2016 Craft Beer Report: Craft beer market becoming increasingly competitive

Almond, coconut, cashew milks gain in dairy alternatives

Despite formulation, cost challenges, natural colors on the rise

Aseptic cartons, pouches, bag-in-box appeal to clean-label trends

Suppliers utilize cost-effective vanilla ingredient solutions

Innovative social responsibility initiatives encourage personal growth

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