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Beverage Industry Magazine

Beverage Industry November 2017 Cover

2017 November

In the November 2017 issue of Beverage Industry we explore Suja Life's natural solutions, the growth of alternatives to dairy, take you to the BevOps Fleet Summit, and more!

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Suja Life Staff Beverage Industry

Suja Life offers holistic, natural beverage solutions

Company opens new facility, adds to portfolio
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 13, 2017
When it launched five years ago, Suja Life LLC was focused on bringing organic, cold-pressed and high-pressure processed (HPP) juices to a broader consumer base. Now, the Oceanside, Calif.-based company has spread its wings to deliver the same quality and health benefits to more beverage categories through its new 200,000-square-foot facility.
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Organic Homestyle Nutmilks Beverage Industry

Almond, coconut milks drive dairy, alternatives growth

Yogurt, smoothie, lactose-free dairy beverages growing
Amanda Del Buono
November 6, 2017
Dairy and dairy alternatives have experienced the impact of clean-label and health-and-wellness trends. With this, experts note that the overall dairy market has experienced slight declines, but several segments within it are driving growth.
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Demographics of the Beer Consumer Infographic Beverage Industry

Infographic: Demographics of the beer consumer

Beverage Marketing Corporation data highlights who beer consumers are
November 7, 2017
In Beverage Marketing Corporation's U.S. Beer Guide 2017, we gain a deeper understanding of who is the modern beer consumer.
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Oktoberfest 2017 bottle Beverage Industry

2017 Craft Beer Report: Regional brewers a bright spot for craft beer

Beer segment looks to address deceleration
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 7, 2017
Within the beverage market, one segment in particular has shown the power of “local” — craft beer.
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San Antonio Winery Beverage Industry

San Antonio Winery ‘Stellabrates’ 100th anniversary

Winery releases limited-edition red blend for anniversary
Barbara Harfmann
November 8, 2017
Founded in 1917, the family owned and operated San Antonio Winery survived Prohibition, planted estate vineyards, opened two additional destination wineries, and has become Los Angeles’ largest and longest-producing winery.
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IRI CPG Projected Growth Beverage Industry

Urbanization, eCommerce impact mass merchandisers

Supercenters increase sales, share
Barbara Harfmann
November 9, 2017
Where and how consumers shop for food and beverages continues to evolve as eCommerce reshapes the path-to-purchase.
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Sarah Alter, President and Chief Executive of the Network of Executive Women (NEW) - Beverage Industry

NEW encourages female leadership across CPG, retail

Organization plans to expand membership, further drive mission
Amanda Del Buono
November 15, 2017
In the beverage industry, several women have driven business growth and success.
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Pouring Bottle - natural colors - Beverage Industry

Natural colors requests grow in line with clean label

Beverage-makers seeks out stable natural colors
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 16, 2017
To aid beverage manufacturers, color suppliers are working to develop stable and vibrant natural color solutions as more consumers seek clean-label beverages.
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Sidel Super Combi Beverage Industry

Blow-molding equipment cuts costs, materials

Equipment suppliers release data-driven machines
Barbara Harfmann
November 17, 2017
With Industry 4.0 driving technological innovation and automation, plastic bottle manufacturers are releasing more energy-efficient blow-molding machines that can not only produce high-quality, lightweight bottles but also keep total cost of ownership low.
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Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk - Beverage Industry

Protein fortification proliferates across beverage categories

Plant-based proteins growing fastest, whey continues to dominate by volume
Amanda Del Buono
November 20, 2017
Embracing the mass appeal of protein, beverage-makers and formulators are innovating new protein-fortified products in a variety of beverage categories for everyday consumers looking for a protein pick-me-up.
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Schaefer LR Orbiter - Beverage Industry

WMS, WCS optimize warehouse operations

Software provides real-time visibility to inventory, workflow
Barbara Harfmann
November 22, 2017
Regardless of the size of a warehouse, a best-of-breed WMS will result in near-perfect inventory accuracy and the complete traceability of products, experts note.
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Capitol Wright Distributors - Beverage Industry

Energy-efficient facilities drive sustainability, saves money

LED lighting, solar energy proliferating in beverage facilities
Amanda Del Buono
November 27, 2017
Sustainability isn’t limited to the ingredient supply chain, as facility operations are realizing the tangible benefits of sustainable operations.
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Social media analysis highlights millennials’ beverage choices

Tea and bottled water are popular with demographic
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 14, 2017
If social media is any indication of what millennial consumers want, it is likely that we will see more innovation coming out of these beverage categories as beverage-makers look to reach this generation.
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Constellation Brands announces Q2 2018 results

Q2 sales increase 3 percent
November 14, 2017
Constellation Brands Inc. announced second quarter net sales for fiscal year 2018 were nearly $2.1 billion, a 3 percent increase.
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NBWA honors members at 80th convention

Association names new Board members
November 14, 2017
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) welcomed many to the 80th Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place Oct. 8-11 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
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NPEE welcomes more than 450 new exhibitors

Beverage brands launch innovative, natural products
November 14, 2017
Both large and small brands continue to launch innovative products that further their health, wellness, community building and sustainability missions.
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BevOps Fleet Summit 2017 Beverage Industry

BevOps Fleet Summit addresses sustainability, automation and more

BNP Media, Beverage Industry host convention for the first time
November 14, 2017
This year’s event was the first time that the summit was produced by BNP Media’s Events Division with Beverage Industry serving as its media partner.
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Cook County repeals sugar-sweetened beverage tax

Tax remains hot-button topic in several states
Barbara Harfmann
November 14, 2017
The tax, which went into effect in Cook County on Aug. 1, was repealed Oct. 11 when the commissioners voted 15-2 to undo the tax.
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California Farms Art Installation Beverage Industry

Beverage brands reach consumers where they are

Brands launch out-of-home campaigns, on-premise attractions, mobile apps
November 14, 2017
As the winter months approach, beverage brands have announced marketing campaigns to reach consumers where they are, whether that's on-premise, on their phones or in the car.
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Pack Expo Las Vegas 2017 Logo

Pack Expo event eclipses 2015 event

Pack gives Back donated more than $325,000 to hurricane aid
November 14, 2017
Capping off a record-breaking event in the Pack Expo portfolio of Trade Shows, Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo 2017 welcomed nearly 1,000 more attendees than 2015, making it the largest Pack Expo Las Vegas in history.
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Ingredient suppliers announce non-GMO certifications

Ingredion announces succession plan
November 14, 2017
Ingredion Inc., Westchester, Ill., announced 17 additions to its portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified ingredient solutions.
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Glanbia releases hydrolyzed whey protein

ProTherma achieves protein fortification in hot ready-to-mix powdered applications
November 14, 2017
Glanbia Nutritionals launched ProTherma hydrolyzed whey protein for the hot ready-to-mix powdered beverage and food markets.
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Bell Flavors & Fragrances releases vegan-inspired flavors

Green Energy flavors designed for protein shakes
November 14, 2017
Bell has done research on the protein type and now is presenting these unique and innovative flavor combinations
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Hilmar Hibiscus Tea Energy Beverage Industry

Clean-label function on display at SupplySide West 2017

Ingredient suppliers display range of value-added solutions
November 14, 2017
With the theme of “Where science and strategy intersect,” SupplySide West 2017 brought together more than 15,000 ingredient suppliers and buyers Sept. 25-29 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
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How container choice impacts production

Compliance, processing and packaging effected by container choice
John Peter Koss - Beverage Industry
John Peter Koss
November 14, 2017
The innocence of the beverage container is soon lost when making analyses and evaluations about how and what impacts it creates throughout the entire supply chain.
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Market Insights - Beverage Industry

Craft brewer improves kettle-cleaning process

Ocelot Brewing uses two-step approach to dissolve brewing buildup
Jim Wahl Ken Dryer
November 14, 2017
The two-year-old taproom in Sterling, Va., brewed 1,500 barrels of beer in 2016, but you’d never know it by looking at their brewing kettles — they look brand new.
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Market Insights - Beverage Industry

Flavor exploration opens up craft beer options

Seasonal flavors, barrel-aging expand craft beer flavor profiles
Michael Petrone
November 14, 2017
Brewers have captured micro-moments by experimenting with familiar seasonal flavors.
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Suppliers streamline processing, quality control operations

New equipment aids in high-pressure processing of bulk beverage
November 14, 2017
Suppliers are expanding their portfolios and helping beverage-makers in their packaging and distribution operations by maintaining quality control and increasing uptime.
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Piper Jaffray releases results from annual Taking Stock With Teens Survey

Starbucks ranks as No. 1 restaurant among teen consumers
Amanda Del Buono
November 14, 2017
Starbucks ranked as the top restaurant for both upper-income and average-income teens.
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Beverage brands celebrate changing season, unveil new labels

Companies release multipack options
November 14, 2017
With fall upon us, beverage brands have released limited-edition packaging for the non-alcoholic drinks and alcoholic drinks markets.
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