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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

Beverage industry furthers initiatives to protect the planet

Crew Bottle Co. helps bars replace plastic jugs, single-use pre-mixers

Barbara Harfmann

November 13, 2019

Beverage companies and plants are increasing efforts to further sustainability.

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

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

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

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.

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