Beverage Industry Magazine

BI June 2016 edition

2016 June

The June 2016 issue of Beverage Industry includes a cover story on Kalil Bottling, as well as articles about premium and specialty teas, the Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2015, and Alacran Tequila. Check it out today!

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Kalil Bottling

Kalil Bottling evolves portfolio, operations

Bottler balances CSDs and new age products to serve customers
Amanda Del Buono
June 9, 2016

In 1948, Fred Kalil and his father opened the doors to Kalil Bottling Co. in Tucson, Ariz. The father-son team ran the company until it was handed down to Fred Kalil’s two sons, George and John, who now lead the bottling company and employ fourth-generation family members — making it not only a business, but a family tradition. 


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Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2015

The Coca-Cola Co. takes back No. 1 spot in 2015
June 9, 2016

The Top 100 beverage companies once again saw a change at its top spot. Based on 2015 financial sales, The Coca-Cola Co. reclaimed the No. 1 spot despite experiencing a sales decrease in comparison to 2014.


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vending machines

Health and wellness drive changes for vending machines

Variety key for vending machine operators
Amanda Del Buono
June 9, 2016

Beverages, especially carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), are an essential part of the vending channel’s success. Although the vending industry faces challenges, like complying with new government regulations and trying to meet consumer health-and-wellness demands, industry experts say that the vending channel is poised for growth.


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Alacran tequila

Alacran Tequila appeals to super-premium trends

Spirits company offer high-quality tequilas, mezcals
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
June 9, 2016

Sales from high-end premium and super-premium products are fueling a large portion of growth in the spirits industry. When it comes to the tequila segment, the same trend holds true. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, U.S. tequila volume from the high-end premium and super-premium sub-categories are up 238 and nearly 652 percent, respectively, from 2002 to 2015.


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Pumpkin matcha tea

Premium, specialty offering help tea's growth

Natural, organic important for tea consumers
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
June 9, 2016

Japanese scholar and author of “The Book of Tea” Okakura Kakuzo once said, “Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.” Over the course of time, the evolution of tea has become even more complex as the beverage has seen new formats emerge as well as growth in natural and organic trends.


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Pepsi, Starbucks embrace digital marketing with emojis, mobile apps

Beverage brands incorporate emojis, launch branded keyboard mobile apps
Amanda Del Buono
June 15, 2016

Smiley faces have been recognized for decades for their ability to communicate happiness without words. When Harvey Ball drew the first one in 1963 for an insurance company’s internal moral campaign, which paid him a meager $45, he certainly didn’t expect it would become a cultural phenomenon lasting through the decades.


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Merger strengthens craft beer wholesaler

True Craft Holdings combines operations with Madidus LLC
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Jessica Jacobsen
June 15, 2016

While attending the University of Vermont from 2004 to 2007, Andy Jones took notice of the impact that craft beer was having on the U.S. market. However, when he returned home to Washington, D.C., the presence of brands was inconsistent to what he had been accustomed to in Vermont.


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beer baked clams

Craft beer drives beer pairing on-premise

On-premise establishments benefit from beer pairing
Amanda Del Buono
June 15, 2016

When it comes to food and beverage pairings, many often think of wine, but as beer sales continue to grow and craft beer gains an even firmer foundation, consumers have gained interest in matching their beers with food.


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Beverage Forum 2016

The Beverage Forum 2016 looks at today's beverage market

Forum addresses macro trends impacting alcohol, non-alcohol beverages
June 15, 2016

The Beverage Forum once again descended upon the Windy City this year. Presented by New York-based Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) and Beverage Industry, a publication of Troy, Mich.-based BNP Media, the 2016 annual conference welcomed more than 150 attendees April 26 and 27 at the Westin River North in Chicago.


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Bigelow Tea ready-to-drink iced teas

Bigelow Tea partners with Sutherland Packaging

Sutherland Packaging creates corrugated packaging display for RTD teas
Eric Stanton
June 15, 2016

A family-run business spanning three generations, Bigelow Tea Co., Fairfield, Conn., was founded more than 70 years ago when Ruth Campbell Bigelow created a zestfully flavored Constant Comment tea. Succeeding generations of the family have carried on the tradition of innovation, and today, the company produces 1.7 billion tea bags annually.


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Bigelow Tea partners with Sutherland Packaging

Craft brewer adds Douglas Machine cartoner

Flexible machine allows Summit Brewing to offer anniversary 30-pack
Douglas Machine Inc.
June 15, 2016

Summit Brewing Co., St. Paul, Minn., has served both craft beer and its community since 1986. To Summit, it’s not just a priority to brew fine, hand-crafted beer, but also to give back to the community that has supported it throughout the years. The company feels that great beer is even better when it’s shared with family and friends.


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WAC Accuseam

Suppliers' new products to support packaging, operations

New innovations unveiled at BrewExpo America
June 15, 2016

Wilkens-Anderson Co. offers its WACO Accuseam 2000 as part of its line of can quality control equipment, which is designed to improve speed and accuracy while eliminating human error and misinterpretation, the company says.


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How to balance emergency, preventative maintenance

Managing emergency, preventative maintenance improves operations, prevents downtime
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John Peter Koss
June 15, 2016

The maintenance function in beverage facilities is, and always will be, a major contributor to success and profitability. The operational activities within the entire beverage supply chain, from processing raw materials to finished product delivery, usually require the maintenance function to perform effectively, efficiently and economically at the highest possible levels.


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Starbucks, Augusta, GA

New facility planning focuses on sustainability, automation

Energy efficiency drives use of alternative solutions
Amanda Del Buono
June 15, 2016

Whether planning an expansion or a new facility, the ever-evolving beverage industry necessitates that those involved evolve with it. With trends like SKU proliferation and sustainability impacting the overall beverage industry, a slew of decisions need to be made when planning construction.


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Paragon routing software

Telematics improve visibility, increase cost savings

ELD mandate to go into effect in December 2017
Barbara Harfmann
June 15, 2016

In today’s fast-paced world, having the ability to communicate quickly and easily is important. This is especially true in beverage warehouse and distribution operations where time is money and using telematics to track the location, movement, status and behavior of beverage vehicles can help get the most bang for the buck.


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Nestle Waters F650

Propane-powered trucks benefit beverage fleets

Nestlé Waters North America adds 155 medium-duty propane trucks
Tom Kelley
June 15, 2016

There’s gas as in gasoline, and then there’s gas as in propane, often referred to as “autogas” by fuel industry insiders. In many applications, propane can deliver measurable cost savings compared with conventional gasoline and diesel powertrains.


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Cargill assorted drinks

Hydrocolloids extend shelf life, improve mouthfeel

Ingredient suppliers developing new hydrocolloids systems
Barbara Harfmann
June 15, 2016

Whenever consumers make Jell-O, thicken gravy or add corn starch to a pie filling, they knowingly or unknowingly are using hydrocolloids to thicken their products and give them a desired consistency. As health-and-wellness trends impact new product development, beverage formulators increasingly are using these ingredients to give consumers the clean label, nutrient-enriched beverages they seek, experts say.


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Rembrandt announces tasteless egg white protein

RemPro 8090 designed for sports, protein and nutrition drinks
June 15, 2016
As the sports nutrition category continues to grow, Rembrandt Foods will introduce RemPro 8090, an egg white protein isolate ingredient that is 90 percent protein, which will be offered in dried and instant form.
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Fibersol now available in liquid format

Liquid version easier for beverage formulation of zero-calorie products
June 15, 2016

With consumers reaching for better-for-you foods and beverages, ADM/Matsutani LLC announced the launch of Fibersol-2L, a liquid version of Fibersol that is providing a solution for manufacturers looking to limit sugar.


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New white papers, clinical research on beverage ingredients

Ingredient suppliers attending IFT 2016
June 15, 2016

Prinova USA, Carol Stream, Ill., announced a new distributorship with Apiscent Labs, Milwaukee. Prinova will be the exclusive distributor of Apiscent Labs’ flavor and fragrance ingredients in the United States, the company says.


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Svedka Stars & Stripes Party Bottle

Commemorative packaging popular for beverage companies

Brands celebrate anniversaries, racing and Fourth of July
June 15, 2016

San Antonio Winery announced that its semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Stella Rosa wines now are available in single-serve, 8-ounce aluminum bottles. The sleek European design features a re-sealable, twist-off cap allowing consumers to drink wine anywhere, anytime, the company says.


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Sun Chemical energy drink

Inks, coatings provide brand differentiation

Packaging industry innovates with specialty inks, varnishes
Barbara Harfmann
June 15, 2016

In the competitive beverage marketplace, products need to create a memorable first impression and stand out from the rest on retail store shelves. Inks and coatings help to convey what is inside a can or bottle, but also play a key role in differentiating brands, according to packaging materials experts.


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Budweiser music partnership

Budweiser announces music partnership with country stars

Coca-Cola releases Hi-C Ecto Cooler for limited time, Pepsi announces PepsiMoji campaign
June 15, 2016

Mike’s Hard Lemonade broke the Guinness World Records’ (GWR) title for most candles on a cake. As the brand celebrated its 17th anniversary, it engaged its Facebook fans and torched the old record of 48,523 candles, set in 2008, by lighting 50,151 total candles.


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Authors offer healthy eating and drinking tips

Sugar Knockout, The Chimp Diet books address sugar and natural diets
Barbara Harfmann
June 15, 2016

With summer finally here, I have adopted a “no excuses” mantra in my quest to shed some weight and get healthy. I’ve been munching carrots instead of chips, drinking more water and resuming my regular walking routine. And when my son uses the “D” word, as in “diet,” I tell him it’s not about diet and deprivation but, rather, it’s about adopting a healthier overall lifestyle.


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Craft beer styles excite consumers

Several styles index higher with female beer drinkers
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
June 15, 2016

The craft beer market has a range of different consumers. There are the avid beer consumers who are tapped into the latest styles and trends, but there also are the ones who lean on their friends for suggestions. But no matter which type of consumer an individual is, he or she is not at a loss for some new, unique beers as the segment continues to grow.


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