Our May cover story takes a look into the newest beverage revolution: cannabis-infused beverages. Learn about the different types of cannabis beverage-makers are looking into and the science behind it. Also included in this issue is a closer look into Riff Cold Brewed, as well as a deeper dive into the tequila category. And as usual, we rounded up the latest new products and packaging designs recently released.
Check back throughout the month for additional content.
Whether it is tobacco, packaged foods, consumer health, beverages, or beauty and personal care, many market analysts recognize that cannabis is poised to disrupt these consumer markets as the flowering plant makes inroads in legalization and mainstream acceptance.
An upbeat color palette; easy-to-read, elegant typography; contrasting colors that pop; and playful graphics that emphasize branding are among the ways modern designers are bringing these concepts to life.
The demand for beverages containing fiber, probiotics and prebiotics continues to rise as consumers “go with their gut” to improve health and well-being.
To help keep operations on task, beverage manufacturers and distributors are seeing an increased need to have accumulation systems support their conveying solutions.
According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), the nation needs an estimated 50,000 additional truck drivers immediately as the shortage is expected to grow to more than 174,000 by 2026.
More than 950 exhibitors, nearly 150 on-floor informational seminars and a host of materials handling technologies, supply chain solutions and automation innovations were displayed in 420,000-square-feet of exhibits across two halls at ProMat 2019, which took place April 8-11, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Although “fabulous flavonoids” is not yet a recognizable term to many consumers, most recognize the antioxidant-rich properties and health benefits of several rich, darkly pigmented berries.
Call it idle/lost time, productive/positive time, but the results in any case will have significant impacts on beverage producing operations that involve unwarranted expenses in machinery, materials and labor, less than desirable asset utilization and unrecoverable productive time.
With the move to rear-load bulk trailers versus traditional side-loaders, liftgates have been playing a much more prominent role in beverage distribution fleets.
Faceted bottle harkens back to days of copper still
May 13, 2019
Made from more than 40 percent recycled glass, the design celebrates the vintage copper credentials central to the creation of Absolut Elyx, through a sleeker and more elegant form.
For the 2nd consecutive year, Peet's Coffee was the official coffee sponsor of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Mountain Dew released a special, limited-edition can to coincide with the final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones". Boulevard Brewing announced a partnership with 20th Century Fox and its Space Camper IPA. Pop Vegas partnered with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum at Tattoo'd America and Dixie Elixir Fruit Punch was awarded the High Times Dope Cup's Best Beverage.
Bartek Ingredients completed a 4,000 ton a year capacity expansion for its malic and food-grade fumaric acid production facility, while Bell based Bell Flavors & Fragrances announced its 2019 corporate responsibility overview.
Metallic geometric design set against rich black background
May 22, 2019
Bogart Spirits, a brand of ROK Drinks and Humphrey Bogart Estate, released new art deco-inspired labels for its range of gin, whiskey, vodka and rum products.
Designed with the help of robotics, the high-performance Flowmodul features a compact machine layout and a flow-wrapping system that is entirely integrated into a TLM picker line.
With warmer weather finally on the horizon, beverage brands are upping their game by offering consumers products that taste great and travel well to beaches, ballgames, poolside and the like.
To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Moët Impérial, Moët & Chandon unearthed a collection of never-before-seen photos. Through a Kickstarter campaign, Josh Wilbur started Steeped Coffee, a single-use coffee in a biodegradable steeping bag. The 2nd Annual Sebrig Soda Festival took place April 5-6, where soda companies introduced new creative flavors.
Ingredient company receives non-GMO verification for chickpea flour, protein
May 23, 2019
PLT Health Solutions Inc. announced that its Artesa Chickpea Flour and Artesa Chickpea Protein have received non-GMO verification from the Non-GMO Project company.
Company vows to sustainably farm all of its cranberries
May 23, 2019
As Ocean Spray looks toward the future, the cooperative strives to create a lasting positive impact for people and the environment — from farms to families.
VersaMix accomplishes intense mixing, superior heat transfer
May 27, 2019
Charles Ross & Son Co. introduces the Model VMC VersaMix, a specialty mixer designed for temperature-critical formulations of medium to high viscosity under stringent vacuum/pressure constraints.
Ideal for craft breweries, the GI applicator can create multi-packs of four, six or eight cans, all with just one compact and competitively priced machine.