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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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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.”

Premium tea ingredients leading the way in beverage development

Functional benefits help tea ingredients expand usage opportunities

Barbara Harfmann

December 5, 2019

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Beverage-makers and consumers alike are “singing the praises” of the healthful attributes of tea ingredients and revealing that there’s now more premium choices and categories utilizing these ingredients than ever before.

Infographic: Better-for-you natural products continue upward trajectory

Kombucha, enhanced waters deliver double-digit growth

Barbara Harfmann

November 22, 2019

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During the past 20 years, the natural products industry has seen seen incredible growth, with no end in sight.

Glenmore Distillery Distribution Center.

Warehouse management and control systems optimize fulfillment strategies

Keeping track of inventory, data analytics key to software solutions

Barbara Harfmann

November 14, 2019

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Keeping track of orders and inventory, controlling the real-time activities of automated material handling equipment like robots, and retrieving products is engrained in warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse control systems (WCS).

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Mountain Dew Zero Sugar

Juicy Juice Fruitifuls Organic, Juicy Waters and Juicy Juice + Protein.

Health-minded consumers seek sugar-reduced juices

AQUA KEFIR, a line of sparkling probiotic beverages.

New product development addresses numerous functional beverage trends

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

Penelope Bourbon achieves growth from ramped-up distribution

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2020 January

The January premiere issue of 2020 kicks off with the Bottler of the Year profile on Refreshment Services Inc. (RSI) Key West. Readers also can clue-in on the latest developments and insight in reusable packaging, tracking technology in distribution, and new, convenient ways antioxidants are shining as ingredients. Readers also can check out new product releases, the latest in packaging, and innovations in the supermarkets space. The year in beverage has much in store, so read up now!

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