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Beverage Industry Magazine

May 2022

2022 May

Beverage Industry’s May 2022 issue addresses the ever-growing cannabis industry and where beverages will fit into this emerging market. Also in this issue of the eMagazine is how the sports and protein drinks markets are adapting to the hybrid beverage trends in their latest innovations, as well as insights on fiber and probiotic solutions for next-generation beverages. Readers also get insights on smart labeling technologies, merchandising trends and much more.

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Cover Feature

Cannabis beverages look to overcome challenges to expand market

Millennials account for largest segment of cannabis users, data shows
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Jessica Jacobsen
May 4, 2022
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Although U.S. cannabis sales look poised for growth, the future for beverages in this market is still in its early stages.
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Agua Plus innovates with All-Scratch! Technology

Reduce waste, stay healthy brand’s mantra
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Barbara Harfmann
April 21, 2022
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Agua Plus, a brand of Plus Brand Industries, is a pH9+ alkaline water that features All-Scratch! Technology, a patented scratch technology that allows consumers to scratch their name, initials or image directly on the label.
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Distribution

How to make sure your route optimization system lives up to its purpose

3 questions fleet managers can ask will help guide system analysis
Jeff Cioletti
May 6, 2022
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Route optimization is usually high on the list of distributors’ operational priorities, but many facets to the process are often overlooked.
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Ingredient Spotlight

Beverage-makers tap into ever-growing plant-based trend

Sustainability attributes help drive interest in nuts and grains
Lauren Sabetta
May 3, 2022
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With the growing consumer demand for sustainable offerings and simple, real ingredients used within food and beverage products, more consumers are choosing non-dairy, plant-based alternatives such as nuts and grains.
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Packaging Materials

Intelligent packaging takes brands to new heights

AR, QR codes give consumers access to videos, contests
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Barbara Harfmann
April 28, 2022
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Packaging design is advancing in innovative ways, with smart labeling, art-inspired labels, AI and even virtual tastings to engage consumers.
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Channel Strategies

Technology helps beverage brands implement digital merchandising solutions

QR codes help expand direct-to-consumer opportunities
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Jessica Jacobsen
May 2, 2022
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Beverage-makers are amalgamating traditional merchandising with digital solutions as consumer shopping habits necessitate a blended approach.
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Operations, fleet professionals gather for BevOps Fleet Summit

Education highlights state of industry, alternative fuels
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Jessica Jacobsen
April 25, 2022
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The BevOps Fleet Summit welcomed attendees to its return to in-person with the 15th annual conference, which took place March 22-24 at the M Resort in Henderson, Nev.
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Category Focus

Sports and protein drinks adapt to the market alongside functional beverages

Low- and no-calorie releases driving innovation in sports and protein drinks
Lauren Sabetta
April 27, 2022
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As the sports and protein drinks category is on the rise, experts note that the category has adapted to the market alongside hybrid and functional beverages.
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Conveyors focal point of beverage operations

Diversity of packaging impacts conveyors
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Barbara Harfmann
April 26, 2022
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In the wake of SKU proliferation, smaller batches and more frequent changeovers, beverage conveyors not only have to handle a plethora of packaging shapes and sizes, but original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) need to ensure that their conveyors are outfitted for the present and the future.
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Carts, hand trucks indispensable in last mile delivery

Maneuvering loads in tight retail spaces key for carts, hand trucks
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Barbara Harfmann
April 22, 2022
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In beverage distribution operations, hand trucks and carts are indispensable pieces of material handling equipment that help transport heavy, bulky cases of beverages from delivery trucks to point-of-sale at retail stores.
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Fiber, probiotics’ link to digestive health drive developers to biotic solutions

Suppliers continue to improve capabilities of next generation digestive health ingredients
Lauren Sabetta
May 16, 2022
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With the growing interest in digestive health, more and more consumers are choosing beverages with functional ingredients that support digestive health and overall well-being.
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Beverage Beat

Conversation commerce offers new opportunities for beverage-makers

Attentive report shows 81% of consumers subscribe to at least one brand through SMS
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Jessica Jacobsen
April 19, 2022
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A report from Attentive shows that consumers are engaging in conversation commerce, an interactive, people-driven experience that supports the consumer buying experience, converging text messaging and shopping.
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John Peter Koss

Maintenance for beverage operations evolves to today’s warehouse

Machinery maintenance takes on proactive approach
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John Peter Koss
April 29, 2022
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Maintenance functions are designed to protect and preserve physical assets. Therefore, it becomes prudent to review how the function has grown from operator tasks to reasonably sophisticated skill level technicians.
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Between Drinks

Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann bids adieu to Beverage Industry

A reflection on some of stories that resonated
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Barbara Harfmann
April 18, 2022
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After seven years with Beverage Industry, Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann is moving on to Dairy Foods. She reflects on some of the stories she was privileged to tell, including BodyArmor and Goose Island, and the chance to highlight women-founded brands such as Hint and Lone River Beverage Co.
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Premium beverage categories turning to glass packaging

Glass market navigating supply chain challenges
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Jessica Jacobsen
April 20, 2022
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As consumers strike the balance between sustainability and premiumization, packaging materials like glass are amalgamating these in-demand product attributes.
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Last Drop

Tea drinkers typically feel better, Celestial Seasonings poll shows

Survey shows connection between beverage choices, perceived overall health
Lauren Sabetta
April 15, 2022
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Younger generations are turning to tea to relax, to wake up, and to stay productive, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Celestial Seasonings.
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