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Barbara Harfmann

Barbara Harfmann, managing editor of Beverage Industry, visits beverage companies for cover stories and facility tours, and writes and edits for the magazine’s print and online components. She also represents the magazine at trade shows and events. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and Public Relations from Illinois State University.

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Citromax lemons for beverage ingredients.

Domestic and exotic fruits exemplify health and flavor

Functional benefits expand use of sunny-tasting ingredients

Barbara Harfmann

February 20, 2020

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Domestic and exotic fruits finding favor in the beverage market include lemon, lime, peach and strawberry, while up-and-coming exotic flavors include blood orange, passionfruit and guava.

Discount variety stores sustain modest 4 percent growth to 2019

Value-focused ALDI features easy store layout, less selection but cheaper prices

Barbara Harfmann

February 17, 2020

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The discount retailer channel generated $87.4 billion in sales at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 percent.

Coca-Cola roles out new energy drinks with help from Amazon Alexa

Alexa Coca-Cola Energy Wall uniquely serves up beverages before national launch

Barbara Harfmann

February 14, 2020

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (Jan. 7-10), The Coca-Cola Co. teamed up with Amazon Alexa to literally bring energy to the world’s largest consumer tech conference.

What beverage trends will be hot in 2020?

Blueberry named flavor of the year

Barbara Harfmann

January 14, 2020

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To find out what 2020 holds for the beverage industry, a few market research firms weighed in on their upcoming top trends and predictions.

Performance, safety key to success of canning equipment

Quality control impacts diverse products on filling line

Barbara Harfmann

January 13, 2020

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Today’s can fillers and seamers are doing more than ever before to hygienically fill diverse products.

Reusable packaging protects planet, improves bottom line

91 percent of plastic still not recycled

Barbara Harfmann

January 9, 2020

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In an age where sustainability, recyclability and reusability are not just buzzwords to protect the earth, beverage manufacturers are “reading the signs” and stepping up their actions when it comes to reusing materials and reducing packaging waste.

2020 Beverage Bottler of the Year: Refreshment Services Inc. (RSI) Key West

Southern Pepsi bottler embodies ‘conch life’ through local servic

Barbara Harfmann

January 7, 2020

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A privately held independent bottler of PepsiCo Inc., Refreshment Services Inc. (RSI) Key West has been quenching the thirst of residents and visitors for more than 51 years.

Brooklyn Bottling’s contract manufacturing business.

Contract packers leverage reach for beverage brands

Emergent brands turn to co-packers for recipe, commercialization expertise

Barbara Harfmann

December 18, 2019

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Contract packing allows small, medium and large brands to outsource the packaging of their products, which is particularly important in light of the shifting beverage landscape.

Uptick in beverages fortified with vitamins and minerals

Enhanced waters offer new potential for fortification

Barbara Harfmann

December 17, 2019

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Vitamins and minerals are helping to give beverages a competitive, nutritional edge.

Beverage brands capitalize on magic of the holidays

Brands get in the ‘spirit’ by releasing holiday packaging, festive TV ads

Barbara Harfmann

December 12, 2019

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Wishing you a safe and memorable holiday season, and remember to “enjoy responsibly.”

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POWERADE ULTRA and POWERADE POWER WATER

Essentia Water looks to rehydrate consumers

HEINEKEN USA released Heineken 0.0, an alcohol-free beer made with all-natural ingredients.

Consumers demand nutritious, zero-proof beverages

Loverboy Sparkling Hard Tea

STōK Cold Brew releases Fueled product line

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March 17, 2020

Delivering Protein in Great Tasting, Everyday Foods

This webinar will feature an overview of a range of every day foods and review formulating techniques that will enhance the nutritional quality of these foods – particularly regarding adding protein – but also covering gluten-free and vegan approaches. We’ll cover items from breakfast, lunch and dinner – including snacks & beverages and a 100% gluten-free, vegan pizza!

April 1, 2020

State of the Beverage Industry 2020

As the North American beverage market continues to experience growth, the categories fueling this performance are not the top performers of yesteryear. Instead the future vision for the beverage industry is coming from smaller factions.

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Beverage Industry Magazine

2020 February

The February 2020 issue dives into Essentia water, their high-pH and high aspirations for ongoing innovation. Speaking of innovation, this issue also features a special report on how (and why) the zero-proof functional beverage market is growing. Also, check out what types of rifts and shifts are shaking up the wine category and discount variety stores, as well as the latest ingredient highlights (hint: exotic fruits make an appearance). To cap it off, peruse new product releases, the latest appearances in packaging, and holistic approaches to cognitive health. Thirsty for more? Subscribe to get the latest stories delivered right to your inbox. Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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