Barbara Harfmann

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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Tate & Lyle's lemon drink with Stevia sweetener. - Beverage Industry

Sweetening solutions gain momentum in reducing sugar content, improving taste

New partnerships and products increase sweetener distribution
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Barbara Harfmann
March 20, 2019
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When it comes to sweetening solutions like stevia, erythritol and monk fruit, ingredient suppliers highlight how they also are “moving on” in search of the latest iteration of sweetening solutions that will reduce sugar content while maintaining the lower calories and sugar-like taste and texture consumers’ crave.
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Schmaltz Brewing - Beverage Industry

Shmaltz Brewing Co. honors Jewish heritage

Brewery crafting diverse beer styles for 23 years
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Barbara Harfmann
March 20, 2019
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From a wild art project and “experiment” to start a Jewish celebration microbrew, Shmaltz Brewing Co. has advanced from delivering 100 cases of HE’BREW Beer out of a Volvo to building a brewery in Upstate New York and back to a contract brewing model.
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Me and the Bees Lemonade - Beverage Industry

Me & the Bee’s Lemonade celebrates 10 years of ‘bee-lieving’

Founder and CEO Mikaila Ulmer pitched story on “Shark Tank”
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Barbara Harfmann
February 18, 2019
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Not many 12 year olds can say that they have pitched their business on TV’s “Shark Tank,” introduced then-President Barack Obama at the United State of Women Summit, who jokingly suggested he should work for her, and formed her own nonprofit, Healthy Hive Foundation, which is aimed at saving the honeybee and the food supply.


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