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Beverage Industry’s August issue, discover how craft spirits are embracing “local” and innovation in our cover story. Up next, get insights into how the pandemic has ended up benefiting the club store channel, and impacted beverage research and development by spurning importance of immune-boosting ingredients. Among the latest in new products and packaging, get an exclusive look into citrus ingredients, energy drinks, and how technology and sustainability trends are driving beverage manufacturing and innovation.

Cover Feature

Craft distilled spirits embrace local roots, innovation

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Barbara Harfmann

July 30, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted the way distilled craft producers have operated in the wake of the pandemic. Yet, experts suggest that the attributes that drove spirits’ growth over the past 10 years will return.

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Ingredient Spotlight

Citrus’ popularity in beverage continues to expand

Citrus holds strong, pairing with botanicals to expand foothold

Sarah graybill

August 11, 2020

As a long-running leader in alcohol and non-alcohol beverage applications, citrus continues to remain at the top of consumer preference thanks to its perceived better-for-you traits and complementary taste profile.

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Warehouse

Automated guided vehicles benefits expand during pandemic

Advancements help AGVs operate more efficiently, safely in beverage warehouses

Sarah graybill

August 5, 2020

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have long been revered for the efficiencies they create in the manufacturing operations realm. However, now more than ever, the advantages are becoming more evident (and even essential) in the wake of the pandemic.

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Distribution

Beverage fleets turn to non-CDL vehicles amid driver shortage

Truck manufacturers release vehicles that can support beverage needs without CDL requirement

August 6, 2020

The trucking industry is facing a historic shortage of qualified CDL drivers. To aid distribution networks, truck manufacturers have develop vehicles that don’t require a CDL.

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Channel Strategies

Club stores pivot in pandemic climate

Healthy products, omni-channel offerings drive club store growth

Sarah graybill

August 3, 2020

In the pandemic climate, club stores are adapting to include healthier in-store offers, along with technological advancements.

Highclere Castle’s Garden botanicals included in the gin

Up Close With

Highclere Castle Gin gives cocktails the ‘royal treatment’

Gin brand created by the real Lord of “Downton Abbey” castle

Sarah graybill

July 31, 2020

Nestled in Hampshire, England, the scenic castle where the PBS hit series “Downton Abbey” was filmed has become the origin of a new spirit: Highclere Castle Gin, which was created by Lord Carnavron, who is the “real life” Lord of Highclere Castle.

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Packaging Equipment

Coding technology streamlines production line efficiency

Sustainability trends driving innovation for coding equipment

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Barbara Harfmann

July 28, 2020

Advancements in coding and code application technology and scanning equipment has increased production speed, while eco-friendly inks are increasing sustainability.

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R&D Feature

Pandemic heightens importance of immune health ingredients

Immunity-boosting beverages show multi-ingredient approach trend

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Jessica Jacobsen

July 27, 2020

Although current health trends have placed greater emphasis on immune-boosting ingredients, beverage-makers have been fueling this trend for years.

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Packaging Materials

Sustainability trends drive innovation for labeling materials

Special effects a growing opportunity for beverage labels

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Jessica Jacobsen

July 24, 2020

As consumers and brand owners show the ever-increasing priority that sustainability has commanded, label suppliers are working to address this need state.

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Category Focus

Loyalist help energy drinks continue growth patterns

Diversification will help category expand to new demographics

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Jessica Jacobsen

July 23, 2020

The functional benefits associated with energy drinks have helped it attain the status it has today, but experts note diversification will take the category further.

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Operations

Refurbished equipment makes mark in beverage industry

Like-new machines save end user about 50 percent

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Barbara Harfmann

July 22, 2020

“Like-new” refurbished equipment enables beverage manufacturers to save about half of what they would spend on new equipment while remaining in lockstep with beverage industry trends.

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Between Drinks

Women shine in the beverage industry

Stephanie Macleod first woman to win Whisky of the Year award

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Barbara Harfmann

August 12, 2020

Women are continuing to lead in the beverage industry. Some of note include Mikalia Ulmer, a young 15-year-old CEO who founded a lemonade company, and Stephanie Macleod of John Dewar and Sons, who was the first woman to win the prestigious Whisky of the Year award.

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Operations Perspective

Packaging line logistics drive integrated supply chain

Future challenges will be driven by today’s demands

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John Peter Koss

July 29, 2020

The logistics of beverage packaging lines are important and vital because they represent the core of an integrated supply chain.

Beverage News

Beverage Beat

Experts highlight necessity for craft purveyors to shift sales strategy

Consumers becoming accustomed to at-home alcohol consumption

August 11, 2020

Craft brewers and distillers were hurt economically at the early stages of the pandemic. As such, experts are highlighting the need to pivot sales methods to still reach consumers.

BI Supplier's News

Supplier's Marketplace

AFC Cable Systems’ Splash Zone Liquid Tight Conduit withstands harsh cleaning processes

Conduit prevents liquids used in processing from dripping or spilling

August 10, 2020

AFC Cable Systems, part of Atkore International, introduces its newest Liquid-Tuff liquid tight flexible conduit, which is specifically designed for splash zones, making it ideal for food and beverage equipment and devices, restaurants and more.

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Supplier's Marketplace

Thermal Fluid Solutions provides webinars, training to mitigate risk of plant fires

Online training helps beverage manufacturers protect assets

August 10, 2020

Thermal Fluid Solutions offers webinars and online training to help food and beverage manufacturers mitigate the risk of plant fires and explosions that could occur with the operation of thermal fluid systems.

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Supplier's Marketplace

Fleet Advantage offers data-driven software to help manage truck fleets

ATLASS monitors more than 54K trucks

August 10, 2020

Noting that truck procurement can be challenging for beverage distributors, Fleet Advantage provides truck and trailer leasing and matching proprietary data-driven IT processes with fleet analytics using the latest eco-efficient clean diesel technology which in turn reduces operating costs.

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Supplier's Marketplace

Smart Soda unveils bottle-less beverage program for offices

JuLi Touch features 32 flavors, sodas and unlimited sparkling mineral and alkaline waters

August 10, 2020

Smart Soda Holding Inc. launched a new bottle-less beverage program designed for offices. The program offers craft, vitamin-infused ﬂavored sparkling alkaline waters and sodas in a myriad of options, including sugar-free, reduced cane sugar, vegan, kosher, antioxidant-rich, gluten-free and CBD-infused.

Supplier's Marketplace

Kerafol ceramic membrane discs produce products with low turbidity

Discs can be used for aeration, floatation

August 10, 2020

Because there is no universal recipe, filtration to produce beverages can be challenging. As a result, all potables need their individual settings in order to obtain high-quality products with low turbidity at the best possible efficiency.

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Supplier's Marketplace

HRS offers complete turnkey system requiring heat-related applications

Omric pasteurization heating produces healthy juice

August 10, 2020

HRS Heat Exchangers offers a complete turnkey system that provides pasteurization through the use of a novel electrical heating method. The new system maintains the properties of freshly squeezed juice, which are adversely affected during traditional pasteurization processes.

Supplier's Marketplace

Allied offers protective gear to keep employees, plants safe

Handheld thermometers provide fever detection

August 10, 2020

Allied Electronics & Automation offers pre-assembled bundles of its private-label RS Pro by Allied products aimed at helping commercial, office and manufacturing companies restart on-site operations.

Frugalpak releases new bottle made with recycled paperboard

Supplier's Marketplace

Frugalpak releases new bottle made with recycled paperboard

Bottle available for wine and spirits and enables brands to lower their carbon footprint

August 10, 2020

Frugalpac announced a new innovation for wine and spirits: the Frugal Bottle. Made from 94 percent recycled paperboard, the 75-ml Frugal Bottle contains a food-grade liner to hold the alcohol.

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August 2020 Cover Image

2020 August

Beverage Industry’s August issue, discover how craft spirits are embracing “local” and innovation in our cover story. Up next, get insights into how the pandemic has ended up benefiting the club store channel, and impacted beverage research and development by spurning importance of immune-boosting ingredients. Among the latest in new products and packaging, get an exclusive look into citrus ingredients, energy drinks, and how technology and sustainability trends are driving beverage manufacturing and innovation.

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