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2019 September

Beverage Industry’s September issue features our 2019 Wholesaler of the Year recognition to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. This issue also features an up close look at the new Future Proof beverage alcohol company as well as a look into the coffee category within the past year. As usual, we rounded up the latest trends in products, packaging and ingredients.

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits Executives.

2019 Wholesaler of the Year: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Multi-family beverage distributor grows footprint by local execution

Barbara Harfmann

September 10, 2019

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It can be rare in the increasingly competitive wine and spirits world to get a fresh start, but that’s exactly what happened three years ago when two family owned, multigenerational mega distributors of alcohol beverages — Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s — joined forces to become Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS).

Modular labelers support beverage labeling needs

Labeling equipment manufacturers design equipment to support SKU growth

Jessica Jacobsen

September 9, 2019

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As beverage-makers expand their portfolio whether it be flavors, packaging or both, labeling equipment manufacturers are developing machinery that can handle the effects of SKU proliferation.

Tropical Smoothie Café released Citrus Cactus Smoothie as a limited-time offer last year.

Specialty beverages, flavor exploration influences beverage menus

Functional ingredients, flavored spirits among trends within foodservice, on-premise

Jessica Jacobsen

September 11, 2019

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For foodservice operators, new, specialty beverages are helping innovators deepen their offerings to consumers.

High Pressure Processing Equipment - Beverage Industry

HPP leverages clean-label trends

Beverage industry represents about 23 percent of HPP products

Barbara Harfmann

September 9, 2019

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Food safety, health-and-wellness and clean-label trends are influencing more beverage-makers to invest in high-pressure processing (HPP) equipment.

High pressure processing bulk technology opens up opportunities for juice-makers

HPP’s food safety, quality preservations helps support growing plant-based juice market

Alex Marquis

September 12, 2019

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With the growing consumer demand for fresh, cold-pressed juices with fewer preservatives, HPP is fast becoming the preferred method of choice for juice producers.

Buffalo Trace Distillery Elmer T. Lee Commemorative Bottle.

Buffalo Trace Distillery honors master distiller with commemorative bottle

Elmer T. Lee 100 Year Tribute Single Barrel Bourbon pays homage to long-time master distiller

September 9, 2019

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The whiskey is a limited-edition, one-time only release with the same age and mashbill as the standard Elmer T. Lee, but bottled at 100 proof.

Mountain Culture Kombucha introduces new glass bottle

Ardagh Group, Glass – North America designs kombucha brand’s new packaging

September 9, 2019

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In an effort to differentiate its products, Mountain Culture Kombucha chose to package its product in a 12-ounce amber glass bottle that would offer UV protection for the live organisms within the kombucha.

Alcohol-free innovations hit the on-premise market

Nielsen highlights how more consumers are abstaining from alcohol and what it means for bars

Jessica Jacobsen

September 12, 2019

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As bars and restaurants see a growing sect of consumers abstaining from alcohol beverages, operators are getting creative with their drink menus in order to encourage consumers to visit the establishment but for an alcohol-free evening.

Last Drop - Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry

Mezcal continues to rise in popularity

Vive Mezcal 2019 debuts first event for the spirit

Taylor Karg

September 12, 2019

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According to a January Insights from Nielsen titled “Tops of 2018: Tequila Drove Spirit Category Growth in 2018,” mezcal, a smaller sub-category of tequila, posted the highest growth rate in 2018.

Dwayne Johnson and VOSS Water introduced VOSS’ newest consumer-facing advertising and social media campaign: Live Every Drop.

Beverage brands continue to roll out new campaigns

September 12, 2019

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Hint Water partnered with Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation to donate money. The Rock partnered with VOSS Water as well as became a strategic partner in the company.

Essentia records successful quarter

Company increases revenue 47 percent

September 12, 2019

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In the past 52 weeks Essentia has continued to outpace sales goals and exceeded $236 million in all channel sales, the company says.

Comexi smart glasses facilitate remote information sharing

Field engineers receive hands-on help and problem-solving

September 10, 2019

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The smart glasses allows the Comexi help desk a real-time view of the customer’s field of vision as well as hands-free video conferencing.

Leoni releases slip-resistant attachment for robot

Lightweight mounting solution works with thousands of dress packages

September 11, 2019

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LEONI AG announced the expansion of its smart robot mounting solutions for picking, packing and palletizing applications with the release of the LEONI B-Flex P³.

Cole-Parmer Masterflex L/S Easy Load pump head.

Masterflex pump head useful in beverage R&D for pH metering

Low-shear pump doesn’t alter fluid texture, consistency

September 12, 2019

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The Masterflex L/S Easy-Load pump head can be used within the beverage industry for research and development with pH acid/base metering or distilled water transfer.