Beverage Industry Magazine

This month's issue of Beverage Industry features Davidson's Organic celebrating 50 years with exciting new product launches, the 2026 State of the Industry, and much more, covering the latest trends and developments shaping today's beverage industry.

Davidson’s Organic celebrates 50 years with new launches

Tea company embraces tradition while brewing future innovations

Chloe Alverson

July 17, 2026

Davidson’s Organics celebrates its 50th anniversary by embracing its past and launching new innovations to entice consumers.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Preference shifts impact spirits, wine markets

Premixed cocktails lift spirits market, while wine seeks to find new footing

Jessica Jacobsen

July 16, 2026

This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. spirits and wine markets highlights the challenges as both navigate evolving alcohol preferences for consumers.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Beer market navigates trends, challenges

Non-alcohol, super-premium and hard ciders deliver growth

Jessica Jacobsen

July 15, 2026

Consumers’ bevy of beverage choices is not just affecting legacy brand performance but entire markets.

Muscle Milk Pro protein shakes featuring a reformulated, cleaner label

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Sports, protein drinks serving consumers throughout the day

New, legacy brands adapt to expanded need states for performance beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

July 14, 2026

In this year’s State of the Industry report, fitness as a lifestyle continues to have a growing influence on sports and protein drink market.

the Táche Three-Ingredient Original Unsweetened Pistachio Milk

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Dairy alternative market shifts gears

Nutrition, sustainability trends impact plant milks

Lauren Sabetta

July 13, 2026

This year’s State of the Industry report on dairy alternatives notes that although the dairy alternative beverage market has slowed, brands within this space are evolving, influenced by consumer demand for broader functional benefits.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Tea market finds footing by utilizing functional, convenience benefits

Tea, RTD tea remain a familiar staple in consumer wellness rituals

Chloe Alverson

July 8, 2026

This year’s State of the Industry report highlights how the tea and RTD tea market has landed with consumers — and how players in the market can improve.

Wet Hydration Kiwi Strawberry Protein Water in a 12-ounce can

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Bottled water category goes beyond hydration

Beverage-makers add functional benefits to bottled water

Chloe Alverson

July 2, 2026

This year’s State of the Industry report on the bottled water category notes how players in the market are incorporating more functional benefits into their bottled water formulations.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Juice market finds new footing with consumers

Reduced sugar, cross-category collaboration factors help juice market stay afloat

Chloe Alverson

July 7, 2026

In this year’s State of the Industry report, experts share the new ways that the juice market is staying fresh with consumers.

Pop & Bottle Matcha Coconut Water drinks

Plant waters support consumers’ refreshment, wellness needs

Hydration, hybrid beverage trends help plant waters reach broader audience

Jessica Jacobsen

June 22, 2026

Plant waters continue steady performance in the market with products supporting consumer need states around hydration, wellness and plant-based diets.

Single-serve energy drink mix sticks in strawberry coconut, orange, and blueberry lemonade flavors, formulated with vitamins, minerals, and zero sugar.

Consumers seek more than hydration from drink mixes

Flavors, function and convenience remain key drivers for drink mixes

Lauren Sabetta

June 25, 2026

The performance by the drink mixes market is due mainly to health and wellness benefits, lifestyle alignment and flavor expansion, experts detail.

Clean Simple Eats Frosted Lemonade Clear Protein Soda

Consumers’ interest in clean label on the rise

Beverage-makers turn to system-based solutions for clean label formulation

Lauren Sabetta

July 1, 2026

With rising interest in clean label products, experts note that consumers are paying closer attention to beverage labels, favoring products that provide more transparency and offer simpler ingredients.

McDonald's introduced six new specialty drinks on May 6, 2026

Foodservice combats challenges with innovative offerings

Flavor options, limited-time creations drive consumer interest in competitive market

Lauren Sabetta

June 23, 2026

Despite inflation and sociopolitical factors, experts highlight how the foodservice channel is leaning into value, quality, and new offerings to meet consumers where they’re at.

AI-powered machine vision software displaying automated defect detection and quality inspection results for electronic components on a manufacturing production line.

Inspection equipment allows for smoother beverage operations

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools become a popular form of inspection equipment

Chloe Alverson

June 29, 2026

Beverage-makers turn to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platforms as a way to ensure proper inspection.

These commercial glass door refrigerators are stocked with a variety of beverages, including sodas and wines.

Circana New Product Pacesetters reveals shift in how consumers discover, choose products

Beverages remain the leading force among new product launches, research shows

Lauren Sabetta

June 19, 2026

Circana unveils 2025 New Product Pacesetters as top innovations drive $6.2 billion in year-one sales.

Beverage brands show their patriotism

Brand Keys report highlights most patriotic brands, categories

Jessica Jacobsen

June 18, 2026

As Brand Keys’ 25th annual Most Patriotic Brands survey highlights the top brands and categories that consumers view as patriotic, the market is seeing more brands release products and packaging to celebrate America’s 250^th birthday.

Beverage Industry Magazine

2026 July

Cover Story

Davidson’s Organic celebrates 50 years with new launches

Features

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Preference shifts impact spirits, wine markets

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Beer market navigates trends, challenges

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Sports, protein drinks serving consumers throughout the day

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Dairy alternative market shifts gears

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Tea market finds footing by utilizing functional, convenience benefits

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Bottled water category goes beyond hydration

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Juice market finds new footing with consumers

Plant waters support consumers’ refreshment, wellness needs

Consumers seek more than hydration from drink mixes

Consumers’ interest in clean label on the rise

Foodservice combats challenges with innovative offerings

Inspection equipment allows for smoother beverage operations

Columns

Circana New Product Pacesetters reveals shift in how consumers discover, choose products

Beverage brands show their patriotism

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Johnnie Walker Black Cask Blended Scotch Whisky

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Ring Pop Cherry

OLIPOP Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbert

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