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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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The Krones MetaPure Plastics Recycling Product Line

New blow-molding equipment fulfills lightweight design for PET

Vision systems and gripping mechanisms more sophisticated

Barbara Harfmann

November 12, 2019

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The earth’s carbon footprint not only is top of mind for consumers but also for packaging suppliers.

PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer meets consumers’ flavor needs

Brand releases sessionable Apple Cinnamon flavor this fall

Barbara Harfmann

November 12, 2019

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Established in 2015, PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer is a woman-owned brand in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Sustainability a cornerstone for beverage plants

Companies adopt water reuse, recycled materials and zero-waste practices

Barbara Harfmann

November 8, 2019

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Today, 90 percent of beverage plants are trying to achieve some degree of sustainability, which includes adoption of zero waste, water reuse, recycled materials and waste minimization.

Consumers on the hunt for functional beverages with less sugar

Cannabis beverages create buzz in the marketplace

Barbara Harfmann

October 24, 2019

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Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional well-being is thriving.

Robotics technology transforms automation movement

Vision systems and gripping mechanisms more sophisticated

Barbara Harfmann

October 8, 2019

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The scissor-like precision and accuracy of robotics technology is boosting efficiency and driving success in beverage plants worldwide.

Natural and organic beverages grow in prominence

Beverage-makers release new products with healthy properties

Barbara Harfmann

September 26, 2019

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To keep up with clean-label trends, beverage-makers are releasing a wider array of options that deliver functional benefits in addition to refreshment.

Tasting new beverages during European cultural immersion trip

Tours included Unicum Distillery and ‘town of wine cellars’

Barbara Harfmann

September 24, 2019

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During a cultural immersion trip to Baja, Hungary and Hatzfeld, Romania, Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann and a group of 92 members of the Danube Swabians immersed themselves in cultural programs, singing, dancing and tasting new wines, beers and schnapps.

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Automation impacts forklifts’ data collection, efficiency

Increasing picking efficiency crucial for new forklift design

Barbara Harfmann

September 20, 2019

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With increasing automation, new technologies and burgeoning SKUs driving the beverage industry, forklifts now are being used to gather data and intelligence on productivity, cost management and output within warehouses.

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits Executives.

2019 Wholesaler of the Year: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Multi-family beverage distributor grows footprint by local execution

Barbara Harfmann

September 10, 2019

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It can be rare in the increasingly competitive wine and spirits world to get a fresh start, but that’s exactly what happened three years ago when two family owned, multigenerational mega distributors of alcohol beverages — Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s — joined forces to become Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS).

High Pressure Processing Equipment - Beverage Industry

HPP leverages clean-label trends

Beverage industry represents about 23 percent of HPP products

Barbara Harfmann

September 9, 2019

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Food safety, health-and-wellness and clean-label trends are influencing more beverage-makers to invest in high-pressure processing (HPP) equipment.

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Whole Foods Market releases 2020 trends

ABA, leading beverage companies announce Every Bottle Back

Maple Hill and SIG worked together to create shelf-stable, single-serve cartons for Maple Hill’s 100 percent grass-fed organic whole milk and chocolate milk made with Fair Trade cocoa.

Maple Hill releases shelf-stable, single-serve cartons

Java Monster Farmer’s Oats

Samuel Adams announces newest Utopias batch release

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2019 November

Beverage Industry’s November issue highlights the 100-year advocacy of the American Beverage Association and what’s next for CEO Katherine Lugar and a new plastics initiative, Every Bottle Back. This issue includes a special report on craft beer, an Up Close With feature on PRESS hard cider and what is sparking innovation in natural colors. Read more about how protein is powering up beverages and how warehouses are using WMS and WCS systems to streamline operations. As usual, the latest trends in new products, packaging and ingredients are highlighted.

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