August 2018 Issue | Beverage Industry

Find out how New Glarus Brewing Co. has thrived for 25 years in our August cover story. Also, the latest in beverages, brands, and innovations in the industry.

Check back throughout the month for new content.

Pictured left to right: Deb Carey, Founder and President of New Glarus Brewing Co., and Daniel Carey, a Diploma Master Brewer. - Beverage Industry

New Glarus Brewing Co. celebrates 25 years

Brewery releases diverse craft beers only available in Wisconsin

Barbara Harfmann

August 10, 2018

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Over the past 25 years, it’s been quite a journey to build New Glarus Brewing Co. into a successful craft brewery that annually brews 250,000 barrels of such iconic beers as Spotted Cow, Moon Man and Two Women from two brewery locations in the tiny town of New Glarus, Wis. (population 2,000).

Citrus-flavored ingredients are among the most popular raw materials used in drink formulations, from sparkling and still waters to shandys and radlers, Ahmed Nour says. - Beverage Industry

Familiarity of citrus drives product differentiation

Ingredients remains top-of-mind in beverage category

Taylor Karg

August 6, 2018

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Used in a combination of flavors and drinks, citrus offers a refreshing, better-for-you enhancement in a wide variety of alcohol and non-alcohol products.

Zola New Energy Line - Beverage Industry

Energy drinks gain healthy positioning

Energized opportunities abound

Stephanie Cernivec

August 7, 2018

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In the battle to compete, many manufacturers joined the energy shots segment, creating an entire sub-category.

Coding Technology - Videojet - Beverage Industry

Coding technology trends reflect a changing market

Software solutions steamline operations

Jamie Popp

August 9, 2018

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Beverage companies are looking for ways to eliminate ink chemicals, reduce mess, improve mark appearance and reduce the cost per mark. But the printing style, or ink requirements in the case of industry-enforced MEK-free inks is only part of the coding story.

Ecommerce affecting profitability of club stores

Club stores offer online grocery incentives, free shipping

Barbara Harfmann

August 13, 2018

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The combined sales of the Top 3 club stores — Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club — reached an estimated $158.4 billion in 2017, up 2.9 percent over 2016, according to Chicago-based Mintel’s June 2017 report “Warehouse Clubs US.” Yet, shrinking households no longer needing to purchase bulk items, eCommerce profitability and the cost of membership fees are barriers to the success of club stores.

Sparkling Ice Mystery Fruit Flavor - Beverage Industry

Digital marketing, social media connects consumers to beverage brands

Augmented reality enables consumer connection

Taylor Karg

August 14, 2018

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Increasing the array of channels, devices and platforms that splinter mass communication into the thousands of niche outlets, allows brands to cater to specific audiences.

Guided vehicles commonly share the warehouse floor with human counterparts. - Beverage Industry

Beverage Plants boost productivity with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

AGVs improve bottom line costs

Jamie Popp

August 15, 2018

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The use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), or robotic lift trucks, is expanding as the industry finds ways to transition simple, repeatable tasks to guided or autonomous vehicles, experts say.

Cannabis-infused beverages on the upswing

Constellation Brands, Heineken NV investing in cannabis market

Steve Pintarelli

August 17, 2018

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Beverage companies are joining the legalization movement and positioning themselves for the future growth of “drinkable marijuana.”

Beverage brands maintain transparency on social media

Smartphone usage rises more than 400 percent

Barbara Harfmann

August 17, 2018

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Because many consumers use social media to connect with brands and vice versa, beverage companies are engaging with fans on a variety of digital and social media platforms.

Keurig Green Mountain announced the release of a new K-Café Single Serve Coffee, Latte & Cappuccino Maker. - Beverage Industry

Beverage companies wrap up the summer-season with their latest marketing campaigns

August 17, 2018

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Unibroue debuted a new limited-release Belgian-style, fruit-flavored wheat ale, Keurig Green Mountain announced the release of a new K-Café Single Serve Coffee, SLRRRP debuted new alcohol-infused gelatin shots.

Last Drop - Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry

Stillwater Brands promotes its water-soluble dissolvent

Colorado company creates THC and CBD dissolvent for beverage products

Taylor Karg

August 17, 2018

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The company’s moto, “THC Your Way. Every Day.” is a key component to its vision as they strive to help consumers feel better without the stigma that is attached to “getting high,” Singer said.

Beverage brands unveil new packaging designs, labels

Ridge Cider LLC adds Pure Michigan stamp to its logo

August 17, 2018

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Beverage companies innovate their packaging designs to keep up with consumer trends.

Steel King Industries Inc.'s cost-effective, durable storage systems. - Beverage Industry

Steel King offers drive-in and drive-thru racking system

Users can store up to 75 percent more pallets

August 17, 2018

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Steel King Industries Inc. offers cost-effective, durable storage systems for improving operational efficiency: the drive-in and drive-through racking system.

Ross Model 42P-1SS Paddle Blender - Beverage Industry

Charles Ross unveils paddle blender

Blender designed for powder blending and liquid spraying operations

August 17, 2018

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Charles Ross & Son Co. unveiled a new laboratory paddle blender offering advanced features for more convenient, automated powder blending and liquid spraying operation with recipe management.

JBT Low Energy Suction system - Beverage Industry

JBT Corp releases system that reduces retort water volume by 45 percent

Hybrid layer pad reduces breakage of glass containers

August 17, 2018

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Tetra Pak go-for-the-bigger-chunk-fruit-pieces. - Beverage Industry

Tetra Pack fillers process drinkable yogurts containing fruit pieces

System ensures even distribution and product integrity

August 17, 2018

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Tetra Pak offers a new Tetra Top machine and packaging innovation designed to give dairy manufacturers the ability to produce ambient drinkable yogurts containing large fruit pieces and cereal.

Clayton Steam Master - Beverage Industry

Clayton Industries offers steam generators

Steam enables efficient production of packaging boxes

August 17, 2018

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Clayton Industries offers a range of energy-efficient steam generators designed to provide the best in design, delivery and manufacturing.

FasTrax Door with Lift - Beverage Industry

Rite-Hite debuts FasTrax door at Pack Expo

Safety key function of warehouse door

August 17, 2018

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At Pack Expo in Chicago, Rite-Hite Corp. will debut new FasTrax doors designed to operate at speeds of 100 inches per second, minimizing air intrusion while maximizing productivity.

Wilkens Anderson SEAM360 - Beverage Industry

Wilkens-Anderson SEAM360 tests for can defects

Machine measures seam thickness and height at 360 points

August 17, 2018

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The SEAM360 is designed to improve speed and accuracy while eliminating human error and misinterpretation, the company says.

A leader in compression technology (CCM series for plastic caps), the company has engineered solutions to aid in the production of preforms. - Beverage Industry

Sacmi highlights all-in-one packaging solutions at Iran exhibition

HEROblock combines cap production, filling and labeling

August 17, 2018

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At the Iran Argofood 25th exhibition, Sacmi highlighted its ability to produce capsules to complete lines for PET.

Presto ECOA Lifts offers heavy-duty hydraulic lift tables to handle 120,000 pounds

Lifts available in diverse sizes and scissor leg configurations

August 17, 2018

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Presto ECOA Lifts announces the release of its MLT Series heavy-duty hydraulic lift tables, which are designed to handle extreme high-capacity loads of up to 120,000 pounds, or an end-side capacity of 96,000 pounds, the company says.

This webinar will provide attendees with a basic understanding of SelfSensing pump technology including applications for variable flow systems, constant flow systems, and constant pressure systems. We will also discuss benefits of SelfSensing technology as compared to conventional differential pressure control technology.

This course focuses on understanding the FSMA, how it impacts your lubrication program and the lubricants used. Participants will also learn how to conduct an HACCP review, develop a risk-based prevention control plan and ensure compliance with the law.

Beverage Industry Magazine

2018 August

Cover Story

New Glarus Brewing Co. celebrates 25 years

Features

Familiarity of citrus drives product differentiation

Energy drinks gain healthy positioning

Coding technology trends reflect a changing market

Ecommerce affecting profitability of club stores

Digital marketing, social media connects consumers to beverage brands

Beverage Plants boost productivity with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Departments

Cannabis-infused beverages on the upswing

Beverage brands maintain transparency on social media

Beverage companies wrap up the summer-season with their latest marketing campaigns

Stillwater Brands promotes its water-soluble dissolvent

Beverage brands unveil new packaging designs, labels

Steel King offers drive-in and drive-thru racking system

Charles Ross unveils paddle blender

JBT Corp releases system that reduces retort water volume by 45 percent

Tetra Pack fillers process drinkable yogurts containing fruit pieces

Clayton Industries offers steam generators

Rite-Hite debuts FasTrax door at Pack Expo

Wilkens-Anderson SEAM360 tests for can defects

Sacmi highlights all-in-one packaging solutions at Iran exhibition

Presto ECOA Lifts offers heavy-duty hydraulic lift tables to handle 120,000 pounds

Beverage Industry Magazine

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