Articles by Chloe Alverson

This year’s State of the Industry report notes that tea consumption is supported because of its short- and long-term health benefits, helping to spur growth in the tea and RTD tea categories.

This year’s State of the Industry report on juice and juice drinks notes that, as consumers remain concerned about the high sugar content of juice and juice drinks, this has impacted the overall category.

This year’s State of the Industry report on carbonated soft drinks notes that health and wellness trends have influenced beverage producers. 

This year’s State of the Industry report on bottled water, notes that as consumers have become more health conscious, flavored waters, fortified waters, have helped increase the category’s popularity.

Beverage subscriptions and customizable multipacks have become more popular. In turn, packaging producers must account for these multipacks of varying sizes.

Within the foodservice channel operators have handled the pressures of inflated food and real estate costs, as well as face labor issues within the industry.

Consumer trends in health and wellness have benefited plant waters, particularly coconut water as shoppers look to cut back on sugar, experts note. 

Consumers gravitation toward healthy drinks is helping the tea market compete against other beverage categories, while its functional properties also resonates with shoppers. 

In the beverage industry, packaging talks. Inks and coatings suppliers are highlighting the technology that makes a brand unique and enhances its individuality.

The concept of Ghostfish Brewing — which is a 100% gluten free brewery — began in 2011 or 2012 Brian Thiel notes. The doors to the Seattle taproom eventually opened in February 2015.