Barbara Harfmann

Sports partnerships flourish in beverage industry

Brew Dr. Kombucha partners with Portland Trail Blazers

Barbara Harfmann

February 16, 2018

Today, more and more sports teams are recognizing the value of partnering with beverage companies large and small.

Suja Kombucha Drinks - Beverage Industry

Consumers opt for healthy, functional beverages

Health-and-wellness products resonate in marketplace

Barbara Harfmann

February 8, 2018

The rise of clean-label, non-GMO, organic and better-for-you products are impacting purchase behaviors across generations.

Guayusa leaf extract. - Beverage Industry

Cognitive health, energy ingredients drive usage upswing

Ingredient suppliers offer options to boost energy and cognition

Barbara Harfmann

February 6, 2018

When it comes to beverage fortification, beverage-makers have embarked on their own quest to provide consumers with functional cognitive performance and energy, and ingredient suppliers are ensuring brand owners have more options that will support these dual benefits.

2018 Bottler of the Year - Great Lakes Coca Cola - Beverage Industry

2018 Beverage Bottler of the Year: Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling

Midwest bottler elevates its business through diversification, community involvement

Barbara Harfmann

January 25, 2018

Because of GLCCB’s leadership in many areas, the company was chosen as Beverage Industry’s 2018 Bottler of the Year.

Satellite Logistics Group (SLG) - Reusable Steel Keg - Beverge Industry

Reusable packaging systems maximize efficiency, traceability

Brands benefits from RFID tracking

Barbara Harfmann

January 23, 2018

The continued push to reuse materials and reduce packaging waste also is proliferating throughout the beverage supply chain.

What beverage trends will resonate in 2018?

Mocktails, health-and-wellness products expected to be popular

Barbara Harfmann

January 12, 2018

As the new year begins, it seems to be the right time to highlight what food and beverage trends are expected to resonate, particularly as several research firms have released predictions of what will shape the industry.

Tsamma Watermelon Coconut - Beverage Industry

Premium juices, coconut water gaining in juice, juice drinks market

Cold-pressed juices resonate in market

Barbara Harfmann

January 10, 2018

As consumers turn to products with less sugar, some traditional beverage categories have seen the effects.

Euromonitor consumer lifestyles report reveals megatrends

Millennials trade things for experiences

Barbara Harfmann

December 15, 2017

The report’s key themes offer insights into the ways consumers prepare their meals, travel, react to economic shifts, save and spend money, and even how they adapt to digital habits.

Uniquely J Badass Espresso - Beverage Industry

Private-label beverages performing well in changing marketplace

Jet.com launches new private-label brand, Uniquely J

Barbara Harfmann

December 13, 2017

Both non-alcohol and alcohol private-label beverages outperformed the industry overall.

Tea’s mass appeal resonates across beverages

Versatility allows tea usage in beverages, food, snacks

Barbara Harfmann

December 12, 2017

Hot or cold, bottled or bagged, tea is one of the most recognizable, widely consumed beverages in the world due to its healthy halo, premium options and flavor innovations.