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Lauren Sabetta

Lauren Sabetta

Lauren Sabetta, managing editor for Beverage Industry, writes for the magazine’s print and online components. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication, Journalism from Appalachian State University.

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Plant Proteins

Health, sustainability trends put plant proteins in the limelight

Consumer trends continue to drive beverage innovation
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Lauren Sabetta
March 20, 2024

As beverage-makers increasingly turn to plant proteins to meet consumer trends, experts highlight some key considerations to take into account when formulating with these ingredients.


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CELSIUS Energy Drinks
Between Drinks

Global energy drinks market quick to pivot, research shows

Energy category evolves from health focus to sleep health research shows
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Lauren Sabetta
March 18, 2024

As demand for energy drinks continues to rise across the globe, Mintel highlights how evolving consumer trends are impacting the global market.


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Statco-DSI’s BlenZer

Processing automation balances product quality in an evolving beverage market

Fortification, sweetener trends influence processing equipment innovations
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Lauren Sabetta
February 27, 2024

Propelled by the need to balance product quality with evolving consumer demands, an expert highlights how processing automation is adapting to meet beverage industry demands.


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Remedy Drinks Kombucha flavors
Category Focus

Flavor innovations, health attributes drive growth for kombucha

Prebiotic sodas bring increased competition
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Lauren Sabetta
February 23, 2024

Although a niche category, experts highlight how the kombucha market remains resilient, driven by health and wellness trends and diverse flavor innovations.


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ABC M360 unpacker-packer

Flexible case packing, wrapping equipment essential for beverage operations

Thinner materials, sustainability efforts prompts machinery innovation
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Lauren Sabetta
February 20, 2024

As the retail market continues to drive demand for flexible case packing and wrapping equipment, experts highlight how these packaging systems work to meet beverage market trends.


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Two men drinking wine outdoors
Between Drinks

Research shows males age 60 and older more involved with wine

Younger generation increasingly interested in no, low alcohol consumption
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Lauren Sabetta
February 16, 2024

Colangelo & Partners and Wine Opinions conducted its second annual wine survey, this year honing in on U.S. wine drinker attitudes and behaviors, as well as trends related to beverage alcohol consumption and health.


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Adults drinking cocktails at a party
Between Drinks

Drizly releases drink trends to watch in 2024

Beer category expected to see resurgence
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Lauren Sabetta
February 5, 2024

Looking forward, Drizly highlights which drinks trends are poised to have the biggest impact on the beverage alcohol industry, surveying 1,000 adults about the drinks they plan to purchase most in 2024.


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Force & Grace Family Lineup
Category Focus

Consumer engagement, demographic shifts impact the wine market

Premiumization, sparkling wine segment spur growth for the category
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Lauren Sabetta
February 1, 2024

As premiumization continues to drive growth for the wine category, experts highlight how consumer engagement, demographic shifts are influencing the market.


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Tropical fruit
Ingredient Spotlight

Exotic fruits offer functional appeal to beverage-makers

Consumer demand for unique, exciting drinks bring exotic fruits to the forefront
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Lauren Sabetta
January 30, 2024

As health and wellness trends continue to be a driving factor in the beverage industry, experts highlight how exotic fruits’ functional attributes and unique flavor profiles have growing appeal.


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Love Cork Screw
Up Close With

Love Cork Screw brings diversity to the wine industry

Community building helps wine brand stand out from the crowd
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Lauren Sabetta
January 19, 2024

Born from a passion to make wine fun, easy and inclusive, Love Cork Screw’s Founder Chrishon Lampley highlights how the brand in on a mission to reinvent the wine industry.


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