November 2019 Issue | Beverage Industry

Beverage Industry’s November issue highlights the 100-year advocacy of the American Beverage Association and what’s next for CEO Katherine Lugar and a new plastics initiative, Every Bottle Back. This issue includes a special report on craft beer, an Up Close With feature on PRESS hard cider and what is sparking innovation in natural colors. Read more about how protein is powering up beverages and how warehouses are using WMS and WCS systems to streamline operations. As usual, the latest trends in new products, packaging and ingredients are highlighted.

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Katherine Lugar, president and chief executive officer of the American Beverage Association.

American Beverage Association marks 100th anniversary with eyes on the future

Association addressing sustainability, truck driver shortage with next initiatives

Jessica Jacobsen

November 7, 2019

As the trade association celebrated a century of refreshment, it welcomed a network of beverage industry executive leaders for its Centennial Advocacy Summit, which took place Oct. 28-30 in Washington, D.C.

2019 Craft Beer Report: Local breweries thrive as craft beer experiences slowdown

Craft brewers invest in beyond beer markets

Jessica Jacobsen

November 11, 2019

Although the craft beer market continues to post dollar sales growth, the beer segment has seen a deceleration compared with previous years.

Sustainability a cornerstone for beverage plants

Companies adopt water reuse, recycled materials and zero-waste practices

Barbara Harfmann

November 8, 2019

Today, 90 percent of beverage plants are trying to achieve some degree of sustainability, which includes adoption of zero waste, water reuse, recycled materials and waste minimization.

Pack Expo breaks records

Suppliers highlight filling, secondary packaging trends

November 11, 2019

The tradeshow featured a variety of exhibitors for the beverage market.

Repositioning beverages could aid dairy, non-dairy markets

Dairy milk struggles while various plant milks post growth

Jessica Jacobsen

November 11, 2019

Traditionally viewed as rivals in the overall milk space, research suggests that the one-or-the-other approach is a hindrance to both markets.

PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer meets consumers’ flavor needs

Brand releases sessionable Apple Cinnamon flavor this fall

Barbara Harfmann

November 12, 2019

Established in 2015, PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer is a woman-owned brand in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

The Krones MetaPure Plastics Recycling Product Line

New blow-molding equipment fulfills lightweight design for PET

Vision systems and gripping mechanisms more sophisticated

Barbara Harfmann

November 12, 2019

The earth’s carbon footprint not only is top of mind for consumers but also for packaging suppliers.

Plant-based options gain consumer appeal

Dairy proteins remain most utilized source in fortification

Stephanie Cernivec

November 14, 2019

In the past, consumers generally designated protein for bodybuilders and athletes. Today, it’s seen as an essential part of the average person’s daily diet.

Glenmore Distillery Distribution Center.

Warehouse management and control systems optimize fulfillment strategies

Keeping track of inventory, data analytics key to software solutions

Barbara Harfmann

November 14, 2019

Keeping track of orders and inventory, controlling the real-time activities of automated material handling equipment like robots, and retrieving products is engrained in warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse control systems (WCS).

Mass merchandisers focus on grocery, pickup options

Bottled water, craft beer and emerging ready-to-drink beverages popular solutions for channel

Jennifer Storelli

November 18, 2019

Although, in some cases, the numbers seem to show that the channel is wilting, a deeper look reveals that it is simply evolving into something better suited for the needs of today’s shoppers.

Natural colors uphold clean label trend

Switch to natural colors must be done in authentic way, experts note

Stephanie Cernivec

November 18, 2019

Color can significantly affect the initial perception of taste, which leads to a consumer picking up the product or not.

Calculating pre-distribution versus warehousing costs

Established function/activity cost relationships aid supply chain

John Peter Koss

November 19, 2019

Even though warehouse structures might be called sales centers, distribution centers, dispatch stations and other names, the specific terminology becomes very important.

2020 Trucks Report: Manufacturers unveil next year’s improvements

Comfort, collision mitigation, connectivity and electric charge on docket for next generation of trucks

Jeff Cioletti

November 20, 2019

Here are some snapshots of what’s happening with the industry’s top fleet equipment suppliers and what to expect in 2020 and beyond.

Natural glycolipids help control microorganisms in soft drinks

Dacryopinax spathularia glycolipids offers alternative to synthetic preservatives

Paul Marquardt

November 21, 2019

These natural glycolipids offer consumer-friendly marketing options while reliably protecting beverages from spoilage.

Infographic: Better-for-you natural products continue upward trajectory

Kombucha, enhanced waters deliver double-digit growth

Barbara Harfmann

November 22, 2019

During the past 20 years, the natural products industry has seen seen incredible growth, with no end in sight.

Zardetto releases new packaging with updated wine range

Dual-layered labels unveil layer of colorful artwork

November 8, 2019

The new dual-layered labels, which were created by Italian design agency Robilant Associati, are designed to be peeled back, unveiling an inside layer of colorful artwork that is unique to each wine.

Humm Kombucha releases 5 flavors in cans

New packaging features reduced environmental footprint

November 14, 2019

Not only are the cans more portable, but they also are able to keep kombucha fresher for longer and are made with more than 50 percent recycled material.

Influencer partnerships provide value to brand owners

Consumers trust in influencers outweighs sponsor labels

Jessica Jacobsen

November 12, 2019

Although influencer partnerships are becoming more commonplace for brand owners, some still question the effectiveness of this medium.

Beverage industry furthers initiatives to protect the planet

Crew Bottle Co. helps bars replace plastic jugs, single-use pre-mixers

Barbara Harfmann

November 13, 2019

Beverage companies and plants are increasing efforts to further sustainability.

Innovation abounds for beverage brands

November 13, 2019

D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. announced its first-ever beer collaboration with chocolate brand Hershey’s. LifeFuels integrates a three-part hydration system. Belfour Spirits launched its ultra-premium whiskey brand and family of products, The Spirit of Champions.

Beverage brands leverage the beverage for the holidays and beyond

New products, inspirations give consumers ample choices

November 18, 2019

With the holidays soon to be upon us, several beverage brands are releasing new products like an Advent Calender with 24 single-serve wines, or Ripples, an innovative device that enables brands to boost on-premise sales by enabling brands such as Guinness to write messages on foam-based drinks.

Ingredient suppliers announce new partnerships, investments, ingredients for beverage applications

SweeGen launches new plant in Europe for production of non-GMO stevia sweeteners

November 22, 2019

Beverage ingredient suppliers continue to make investments in new manufacturing plants and their products.

NBWA highlights strengthening beer market at 82nd Convention

November 21, 2019

NBWA) hosted its Annual Convention and Trade Show, Sept 22-25 in Las Vegas, bringing beer distributors together from across the country.

Scheid Vineyards provides 6-month update

November 21, 2019

Revenues for the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2020 increased to $18.7 million, from $16.7 million for the same period in the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

PATRÓN Tequila opens aged barrel room

November 21, 2019

PATRÓN Tequila officially opened the doors to the Francisco Alcaraz Barrel Room, which is two times the size of the current barrel room.

Drizly highlights Gen Z’s beverage alcohol shopping habits

November 22, 2019

The study found that digitally native Gen Z purchases alcohol from local liquor stores more often than their millennial, Gen X and baby boomer counterparts.

Victory Brewing opens new brewery, taproom

November 25, 2019

Downingtown, Pa.-based Victory Brewing Co. is expanding its footprint to downtown Philadelphia.

PepsiCo’s Green Bond to fund sustainability initiatives

November 26, 2019

The net proceeds from the $1 billion Green Bond offering will fund a series of key initiatives to advance PepsiCo’s sustainability agenda, it says.

Hiperbaric USA offers in-bulk machine for juice processing

Beverages processed in bulk before bottling broadens packaging options

November 20, 2019

The system enables a leaner approach to HPP processing while broadening the variety of final packaging.

Nord extends product range of single-stage helical gear units

Line provides flexible solutions for high-speed drive applications

November 20, 2019

The new products have a power range of 30 to 60 horsepower (hp), a torque range of 3,540 to 8,850 pound-in and a ratio range of 1.41 to 8.09:1.

NewAge introduces kink resistant, crush resistant hoses for craft

Hoses offer fluid transfer solutions that keep flavor of beer, wine intact

November 20, 2019

The kink resistant hose has years of proven success in beer and wine applications.

Wilkens-Anderson enamel rater tests metal exposure

Machine measures metal exposure inside beverage cans

November 21, 2019

The device displays an index of the metal exposure due to incomplete enamel coverage on a digital LED display.

Siemens showcases digital twin, robotics technology at Pack Expo

Industrial Edge, MindSphere fosters intelligent data analysis

November 22, 2019

In live demonstrations at Pack Expo, Siemens showcased digital technologies like the digital twin and closed-loop innovation for the packaging industry.

Frigel Eco Dry System debuts cooling systems for plastics industry

Patented cooler saves water usage of 95 percent

November 25, 2019

The company also highlighted new developments in cooling and mold temperature control at the tradeshow.

Les Bouchages Delage Tandem Wooden Stoppers

Les Bouchages Delage offers premium closures

Spirits industry benefits from customizable closures

November 26, 2019

Les Bouchages Delage offers an alternative to traditional wooden stoppers: the Tandem range.

Cooper Tire releases revamped Roadmaster tire

New tire offers wider footprint, decoupling groove to minimize wear

November 27, 2019

The new tire is SmartWay verified and blends excellent fuel efficiency with long miles until tire change is necessary.

OnRobot introduces new single robotic system

Converter kit supports integration with numerous industrial robot brands

November 28, 2019

Manufacturers now have access to a single robotic system, a single platform for programming and training, and a single vendor relationship.

Viessman debuts new tool for digital plant monitoring at BrauBeviale

Brewers can monitor energy supply without repeatedly checking boilers

November 28, 2019

Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc. highlighted its complete system solutions for the economical supply of steam and heat for the brewing and beverage industry.

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