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Beverage Industry Magazine

Beverage Industry - November 2018

2018 November

Our November 2018 issue features Beverage Industry’s 2018 Executive of the Year: James Quincey, president and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Co. Also featured in this issue is the 2018 Craft Beer Report, where BI takes an in-depth look into the latest trends shaping the craft beer industry. As usual, we rounded up the latest and greatest in packaging, products and impending trends affecting all aspects of the beverage world.

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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James Quincey, The Coca-Cola Co.’s president and chief executive officer. - Beverage Industry

2018 Executive of the Year: James Quincey President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Co.

Coca-Cola’s top executive furthers company’s interest in premium hydration, hot coffee
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 26, 2018
Helping to guide the legacy company through this latest evolution is James Quincey, The Coca-Cola Co.’s president and chief executive officer (CEO).
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Good-Karma-Flaxmilk-Omega-3-Beverage-Industry.jpg

Flexitarian trends impact dairy, alternative drinks

Milk market innovates with fortification products
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 6, 2018
More American consumers are embracing a flexitarian lifestyle where they don’t fully commit to vegan and vegetarian consumption habits, but incorporate them to live a balanced lifestyle.
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RedHead Wine - Beverage Industry

RedHead Wine capitalizes on blended wine movement

White wine, hard cider set to launch in 2019
Barbara Harfmann
November 6, 2018
In operation for 12 years, the third largest winery in Ohio offers many wines and wine styles from sweet, medium to barrel-aged dry, the company says.
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The Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis. - Beverage Industry

Flexibility key for plastic bottle manufacturing

Technologies look to accommodate increased changeovers
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 7, 2018
Whether it’s SKU proliferation, evolving drink habits or packaging solutions, beverage manufacturers are tasked with keeping up with the latest trends and solutions for today’s operations, experts note.
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Honeywell Intelligrated's Momentum Warehouse Execution System. - Beverage Industry

Warehouse Execution Systems produce consistent, accurate fulfillment

Warehouse workers increasingly implement WES for day-to-day operations
Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry
Taylor Karg
November 7, 2018
As the beverage industry continues to see an influx of SKUs, manufacturers and distributors must stay up-to-date with the latest software in order to keep up with demand. As warehouses look to enhance their operations, the implementation of warehouse execution systems (WES) seem to be the golden ticket to getting the job done.
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Protein a top ingredient in RTD beverages, meal replacements

Protein-enhanced waters, drinkable yogurts see strong market growth
Barbara Harfmann
November 12, 2018

As health-and-wellness trends pervade the food and beverage markets, plant-based proteins are growing in prominence and becoming a game-changing trend.


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Fresh Haze by Deschutes Brewery - Beverage Industry

2018 Craft Beer Report: Craft beer market experiencing marginal growth

IPAs, local experiences drive segment
Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry
Taylor Karg
November 5, 2018
Local experiences, along with a throng of beer styles and aesthetic packaging, fuel the industry for craft brewers and beer enthusiasts alike.
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Walmart - Beverage Industry

Mass merchandisers decrease footprint, expand online presence

Walmart reaches milestone in grocery deliver and grocery pickup
Barbara Harfmann
November 15, 2018
As more consumers embrace eCommerce, the mass merchandiser channel is seeing its customers siphoned away from brick-and-mortar locations.
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Atlas Distributing’s fleet makeup includes 15 Ford Transit Vans to support its merchandising fleet. - Beverage Industry

Atlas Distributing tackles driver recruitment, retention

Driver training facilitates safety on-site and on the road
Jeff Cioletti
November 19, 2018
Recruiting and retaining qualified delivery teams has been one of the biggest challenges for beverage distributors of all sizes in recent years and it’s something that Atlas Distributing, Auburn, Mass., has been proactive in addressing.
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Prudent compliance worth investment

Agencies lay out rules, regulations for beverage-makers
John Peter Koss - Beverage Industry
John Peter Koss
November 23, 2018
Wherever you go, whomever you contact and everything you see in the beverage arena, in some manner, is governed by regulatory jurisdiction.
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Launched in August, Monin Gourmet Flavorings released new veggie purée flavors in Carrot, Red Beet and Rhubarb. - Beverage Industry

Clean-label natural colors star of new product development

Ingredient suppliers release new natural color options
Barbara Harfmann
November 26, 2018
As consumers consistently look for ways to eat and drink healthier, they want what they put in their mouths to contain recognizable ingredients.
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Beverage plants implement sustainable practices

Lightweighting, water treatments help maintain energy use
Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry
Taylor Karg
November 29, 2018
Whether it’s lightweighting, treating wastewater and reducing general waste, beverage plants are changing their operational methods in order to be more energy efficient.
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Business - Beverage Industry

Overlooking time to action can cost companies money

Organized data solutions can help decision-makers
Karl Edmunds
November 27, 2018
There is nothing like a good set of key performance indicators (KPIs) for any organization. If asked, virtually any C-Suite leader of a beverage industry enterprise all would proclaim the active use of KPIs.
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Pervida Calm - Beverage Industry

Cannabis-infused beverages an evolving market

CBD, THC products increasingly popular
Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry
Taylor Karg
November 20, 2018
Beverage companies are delving into the cannabis realm and fashioning alcohol and non-alcohol beverages infused with cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and the move seems to be appealing to the masses.
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Beverage companies provide relief to hurricane-impacted regions

Alcohol, non-alcohol corporations send water, donate money
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
November 21, 2018
Many have responded to this devastation by donating money, supplies, time and much more. The beverage industry is no exception.
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Who made the World’s 50 Best Bars list?

US and UK have strong presence on annual list
Barbara Harfmann
November 21, 2018
Showcasing diversity and emerging trends from around the world, the list included bars from 26 cities across 20 countries, according to the list.
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Premium French sparkling wine Le Grand Courtâge and Project Glimmer launched a Rosé It Forward. - Beverage Industry

Beverage companies continue to create new campaigns to engage consumers

November 21, 2018
As health and wellness continues to be a big topic, POM Wonderful released a new campaign showing the benefits of its products. SodaStream built the "Holy Turtle," a 1,000-fot floating unit that collects plastic pollution.
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Last Drop - Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry

Beverage brands sponsor NFL with events, promotions

Sponsorship awareness study reveals Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch are top contenders
Taylor Karg - Beverage Industry
Taylor Karg
November 21, 2018
With the 2018-19 NFL season in full swing, more and more beverage companies are making plays to get in on the action.
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Direct Wines Inc. launched its Wine Lovers’ Advent Calendar for wine and Christmas enthusiasts. - Beverage Industry

Beverage brands continusously roll out new campaigns to coincide with sports, holidays

November 21, 2018
The NHL announced a partnership with New Amsterdam Vodka, making the company the official vodka of the NHL. Direct Wines Inc. released a holiday advent calendar for wine lovers around the nation.
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Solvay introduces Vanifolia, Rhovanil US NAT for clean-label solutions

New native micellar casein isolate derived from high-quality milk
November 21, 2018
Aimed at helping manufacturers overcome formulation challenges in high-protein applications, Solvay’s high-performance Vanifolia solution is specifically developed for offnote masking and enhanced taste.
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Beverage ingredient suppliers open new plants, expand capabilities

Liberty Health Sciences expands cannabis production
November 21, 2018
Beverage ingredient suppliers have announced new expansions as well as several leadership appointments.
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AQUAhydrate Pink Handle Edition - Beverage Industry

Beverage-makers support breast cancer awareness

Brands redesign packaging to reach modern consumers
November 21, 2018
This fall, beverage companies announced limited-edition packaging releases as well as brand refreshes.
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PDC International Corp. mandrel-style R-300 can labeler. - Beverage Industry

PDC offers R-300 can labeler

Shrink sleeves help craft beer cans stand out
November 15, 2018
The machine enables craft and microbreweries to shrink sleeve beer cans while avoiding the large minimum quantities required to print aluminum cans, and to purchase and label smaller quantities as needed.
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Sacmi Kube monobloc filler. - Beverage Industry

Sacmi highlights monobloc system for filling, labeling

KUBE modular solution inspects labeled bottles
November 19, 2018
Designed with a rapid format change system, the monobloc, composed of a rinser and a filler, is designed to handle either bottles or cans, followed by a capper for bottles and a standard seamer for cans.
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Hiperbaric markets new cost-efficient high-pressure processing machine

HPP maintains freshness of juices, smoothies
November 20, 2018
The new equipment is a highly productive HPP system that is designed to support large production lines of beverage companies.
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Teledyne TapTone Ram Rejector - Beverage Industry

Teledyne TapTone introduces ram rejector for package inspection

Rejector inspects as many as 2,000 containers a minute
November 21, 2018
The pneumatic rejector provides reliable rejection of as many as 2,000 containers a minute (product and application dependent).
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GEA and GEA VIPOLL All in One monobloc filler. - Beverage Industry

GEA offers monobloc filler with all-in-one functions

Machine works with carbonated and non-carbonated beverages
January 29, 2019
The All in One monobloc filler provides rinsing, filling, seaming and capping with one filler that can fill as many as 3,000 to 20,000 bottles or cans an hour, depending on the filling medium and system.
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Wilkens-Anderson Co. new Digital Enamel Rater III. - Beverage Industry

Wilkens-Anderson enamel rater tests metal exposure

Machine measures metal exposure inside beverage cans
November 27, 2018
The device displays an index of the metal exposure due to incomplete enamel coverage on an easy-to-read digital LED display.
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Aggreko recently launched a new line of CARB and EPA-certified Tier 4 Final diesel and electric compressor. - Beverage Industry

Aggreko launches new line of oil-free air compressors

Tier 4 diesel engine increases run time, fuel efficiency
December 3, 2018
As global energy markets undergo significant transition, Aggreko recently launched a new line of CARB and EPA-certified Tier 4 Final diesel and electric compressors that are compliant with the strictest emissions standards in North America, the company says.
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Superior Aluminum Railings - Beverage Industry

Superior Aluminum railings keep employees safe

Customized options protect beverage warehouses
November 28, 2018
Superior railings can be utilized within beverage warehouses on porches, decks, balconies, walkways, ramps and more.
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Automation Products offers optimized level detection interface

DJI achieves reliable results in solids and liquids
December 4, 2018
The device is used in filtering beds and optimized for level detection interfaces between a liquid and a settled bed of solids.
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Pilz Automation Safety LP new safety laser scanner: PSENscan. - Beverage Industry

Pilz unveils new safety laser scanner

PSENscan provides 2-D monitoring and 70 configurations
December 5, 2018
The scanner simultaneously monitors up to three separate zones, significantly increasing plant productivity, the company says.
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The Centrisys Corp. CNP THK sludge thickener machine. - Beverage Industry

THK machine treats wastewater using centrifuge

Centrisys system adopted at wineries, beverage plants
December 10, 2018

The Centrisys Corp. offers its THK sludge thickener machine that currently is being employed at several wastewater treatment facilities, an airport in Beijing, and an East Coast winery, the company says.


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