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2019 November

Beverage Industry’s November issue highlights the 100-year advocacy of the American Beverage Association and what’s next for CEO Katherine Lugar and a new plastics initiative, Every Bottle Back. This issue includes a special report on craft beer, an Up Close With feature on PRESS hard cider and what is sparking innovation in natural colors. Read more about how protein is powering up beverages and how warehouses are using WMS and WCS systems to streamline operations. As usual, the latest trends in new products, packaging and ingredients are highlighted.

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Katherine Lugar, president and chief executive officer of the American Beverage Association.

American Beverage Association marks 100th anniversary with eyes on the future

Association addressing sustainability, truck driver shortage with next initiatives

Jessica Jacobsen

November 7, 2019

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As the trade association celebrated a century of refreshment, it welcomed a network of beverage industry executive leaders for its Centennial Advocacy Summit, which took place Oct. 28-30 in Washington, D.C.

2019 Craft Beer Report: Local breweries thrive as craft beer experiences slowdown

Craft brewers invest in beyond beer markets

Jessica Jacobsen

November 11, 2019

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Although the craft beer market continues to post dollar sales growth, the beer segment has seen a deceleration compared with previous years.

Sustainability a cornerstone for beverage plants

Companies adopt water reuse, recycled materials and zero-waste practices

Barbara Harfmann

November 8, 2019

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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.

Pack Expo breaks records

Suppliers highlight filling, secondary packaging trends

November 11, 2019

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The tradeshow featured a variety of exhibitors for the beverage market.

Repositioning beverages could aid dairy, non-dairy markets

Dairy milk struggles while various plant milks post growth

Jessica Jacobsen

November 11, 2019

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Traditionally viewed as rivals in the overall milk space, research suggests that the one-or-the-other approach is a hindrance to both markets.

PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer meets consumers’ flavor needs

Brand releases sessionable Apple Cinnamon flavor this fall

Barbara Harfmann

November 12, 2019

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Established in 2015, PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer is a woman-owned brand in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

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

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The earth’s carbon footprint not only is top of mind for consumers but also for packaging suppliers.

Plant-based options gain consumer appeal

Dairy proteins remain most utilized source in fortification

Stephanie Cernivec

November 14, 2019

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In the past, consumers generally designated protein for bodybuilders and athletes. Today, it’s seen as an essential part of the average person’s daily diet.

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

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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).

Zardetto releases new packaging with updated wine range

Dual-layered labels unveil layer of colorful artwork

November 8, 2019

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The new dual-layered labels, which were created by Italian design agency Robilant Associati, are designed to be peeled back, unveiling an inside layer of colorful artwork that is unique to each wine.

Humm Kombucha releases 5 flavors in cans

New packaging features reduced environmental footprint

November 14, 2019

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Not only are the cans more portable, but they are also able to keep kombucha fresher for longer and are made up of more than 50 percent recycled material.

Influencer partnerships provide value to brand owners

Consumers trust in influencers outweighs sponsor labels

Jessica Jacobsen

November 12, 2019

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Although influencer partnerships are becoming more commonplace for brand owners, some still question the effectiveness of this medium.

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

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Beverage companies and plants are increasing efforts to further sustainability.

Innovation abounds for beverage brands

November 13, 2019

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D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. announced its first-ever beer collaboration with chocolate brand Hershey’s. LifeFuels integrates a three-part hydration system. Belfour Spirits launched its ultra-premium whiskey brand and family of products, The Spirit of Champions.

Whole Foods Market releases 2020 trends

ABA, leading beverage companies announce Every Bottle Back

Repositioning beverages could aid dairy, non-dairy markets

Java Monster Farmer’s Oats

Maple Hill and SIG worked together to create shelf-stable, single-serve cartons for Maple Hill’s 100 percent grass-fed organic whole milk and chocolate milk made with Fair Trade cocoa.

Maple Hill releases shelf-stable, single-serve cartons

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American Beverage Association marks 100th anniversary with eyes on the future

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2019 Craft Beer Report: Local breweries thrive as craft beer experiences slowdown

Sustainability a cornerstone for beverage plants

Pack Expo breaks records

Repositioning beverages could aid dairy, non-dairy markets

PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer meets consumers’ flavor needs

New blow-molding equipment fulfills lightweight design for PET

Plant-based options gain consumer appeal

Warehouse management and control systems optimize fulfillment strategies

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Zardetto releases new packaging with updated wine range

Humm Kombucha releases 5 flavors in cans

Influencer partnerships provide value to brand owners

Beverage industry furthers initiatives to protect the planet

Innovation abounds for beverage brands

Beverage Industry Magazine

2019 November