The December year-end issue features a cover story on “Innovations of the Year” and check out the companies honored with “best packages of the year.” The issue also includes a special report on contract packaging, the growth of private-label products and why “Opportuni-Teas” continue to abound for tea ingredients. As usual, the latest trends in new products, packaging and ingredients are highlighted. Happy Holidays to all!
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The editors of Beverage Industry selected five innovators that it saw taking a step to push the boundaries of what today’s beverages can deliver to consumers.
More than 18,500 industry professionals experienced the latest in ingredient innovation from more than 1,300 exhibitors in the food, beverage and supplement industry at SupplySide West 2019.
For Beverage Industry’s annual Best Packages poll, the publication’s editors nominated five packaging initiatives that addressed sustainable packaging.
Grocery retailers were thought to be somewhat protected from the threat of eCommerce. Amazon’s entrance into the market, however, brought the threat to life.
Contract packing allows small, medium and large brands to outsource the packaging of their products, which is particularly important in light of the shifting beverage landscape.
Because safety has many aspects, the focus here is directed primarily toward physical facilities, personnel protection and approaches for establishing and managing a safe environment.
The true measure of a successful distribution operation is how well it manages change. And most wholesalers can learn a thing or two about that from G.G. Distributing.
Bottled water brand releases multi-serve packaging options, plans to transition to rPET bottles
December 6, 2019
As part of its longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, FIJI Water announced a multifaceted initiative to transform its use of plastic while promoting a circular economy.
Plant-based packaging option reduces plastic use by 80%
December 14, 2019
For brands wanting to be more relevant to their sustainability-minded customers, the PlantCarton package is a plant-based solution that can reduce plastic use by about 80 percent.
Seizing a prime opportunity to leverage holiday spirit to have an impact on humanity this holiday season, beverage brands such as Pepsi and Breckenridge Brewery are upping their holiday campaign games.
Brands boost holiday sales via in-store promotions, eCommerce
December 13, 2019
Heritage Distilling releases advent calendar. Drizly's eCommerce network expands. share the holiday “cheers” with their vegan and dairy-free pals. ALDI now delivers drinks store-to-door. Caledonia Spirits has assembled a sweet set-up for gin lovers.
The ingredients are known for their ability to extend shelf-life and secure the quality of products by holding off yeast and mold spoilage without the use of synthetic preservatives.
The investment gives Molson Coors a stake in new products launched by L.A. Libations and the agreement gives Molson Coors access to brand creation and building, and consulting/insights services from L.A. Libations.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by a majority of CBA’s shareholders not affiliated with A-B and certain regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in 2020.
The 2019 NACS Show delivered four days of learnings, insights, networking and exploring what’s new for the global convenience and fuel retailing industry.
Pulsed light reduces the use of chemicals, energy and water, along with reducing carbon emissions, all without compromising profitability, the company says.
Platform works with Rite-Hite products to increase plant safety and productivity
December 18, 2019
Opti-Vu is designed to elevate the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) by providing powerful data analytics to help plant managers improve productivity, energy, safety and asset management.