The February 2020 issue dives into Essentia water, their high-pH and high aspirations for ongoing innovation. Speaking of innovation, this issue also features a special report on how (and why) the zero-proof functional beverage market is growing. Also, check out what types of rifts and shifts are shaking up the wine category and discount variety stores, as well as the latest ingredient highlights (hint: exotic fruits make an appearance). To cap it off, peruse new product releases, the latest appearances in packaging, and holistic approaches to cognitive health. Thirsty for more? Subscribe to get the latest stories delivered right to your inbox.
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Bottled water has been the year-over-year success story in the North American beverage market. During that time, Essentia Water has pioneered the creation of the high-pH alkaline water segment.
With women accounting for more than 50 percent of the population, some beverage-makers have recognized the importance of developing products that speak to such a vast consumer base
Shrink films protect ingredient efficacy and provide longer shelf life
February 11, 2020
Experts note that various trends are facilitating an increase in usage of stretch and shrink labels, including proliferation of functional beverages, sugar reductions, natural ingredients as well as ingredient transparency.
As research and information about health and wellness has become more widely available in the digital age, consumers are being more proactive and purposeful with their food and beverage choices.
Domestic and exotic fruits finding favor in the beverage market include lemon, lime, peach and strawberry, while up-and-coming exotic flavors include blood orange, passionfruit and guava.
As we roll into 2020, here are some of the solutions to keep an eye out for to ensure that your operation is always moving forward smoothly and safely.
Some of the biggest names in food and beverage have recognized that smart water management is a business imperative and have made it an integral part of their supply chain management.
Take any beverage and track the creation process, and it becomes clear that the materials, machinery and labor necessary for the process are driven by the forces of change.
Back label tells brand story and communicate product attributes
February 10, 2020
The redesigned packaging reinforces Founder Milo Carlton’s philosophy of using high-quality, natural ingredients, listening to customers and never sacrificing on taste.
Johnnie Walker releases limited-edition Scotch whiskies with AR technology
February 12, 2020
In honor of the TV show “Game of Thrones,” Johnnie Walker released new, limited-edition Scotch whiskies in partnership with HBO Licensing & Retail: A Song of Ice and A Song of Fire.
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (Jan. 7-10), The Coca-Cola Co. teamed up with Amazon Alexa to literally bring energy to the world’s largest consumer tech conference.
Jägermeister continuing as the “official shot of the NHL”
February 17, 2020
The extended partnership will allow Jägermeister to create integrated programs that will be activated at the NHL Winter Classic, NHL Stadium Series and other marquee NHL events.
A bodybuilder and fitness enthusiast, Martin is well-known for her heavy-lifting approach and bodybuilder physique
February 19, 2020
Martin has a strong social media following where she spreads her passion for bodybuilding and inspires women to get fit, live healthy and maintain their femininity.
To keep pace with all things cannibidiol (CBD)-related, medicinal and recreational marijuana clinics are popping up in states where it is legal
February 24, 2020
A new on-premise experience — and fresh from a mid-December Grand Opening — the Ablis Experience CBD lounge inside the Pine Street Marketplace in downtown Portland, Ore.
Taking a deeper dive as part of its annual trends report, Chicago-based Mintel released its “Global Food and Drink Trends for 2030” report, which prognosticates just how much will change in the next 10 years.
PepsiCo recently launched “PepCoin,” a rewards program offering cash-back for consumers purchasing specially marked PepsiCo beverages and Frito-Lay snacks to prompt in-store bundling and reward loyalty.
Vita Coco teamed up with the Postmates food-, grocery- and alcohol-delivery app, to cure the first hangovers of the new decade in New York City with free, limited-edition hangover recovery kits.
Premium functional beverage brand RECOVR 180° partnered with MLB player, Christian Yelich as the official hydration sponsor of the California Strong Celebrity Softball Game that took place Jan. 12 in Malibu, Calif.
Assets include Sweet Leaf Tea, Tradewinds Beverage
January 14, 2020
Purity Organic Inc., Oakland, Calif., announced the acquisition of Dunn's River Brands Inc., Austin, Texas. Dunn's River Brand's consumer brands include Sweet Leaf Tea as well as Tradewinds Beverage Co.
This means that some of America’s favorite beverages and snacks, including bubbly, Gatorade and Pepsi, will soon be made using electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar.
The expansion is part of ReadyRefresh’s mission to deliver healthy, convenient and great-tasting hydration to its customers through its website, flexible delivery options and growing portfolio of beverage products.
AB InBev to leverage KeelClip on Bud Light and Stella Artois in UK
February 10, 2020
Designed for aluminum cans, the KeelClip offers sustainability advantages and merchandising benefits as compared with other packaging options, the company says.
Hard tags ensure reading accuracy and traceability
February 17, 2020
The hard tags provide superior solutions for identifying and tracking beverage kegs, gas cylinders and other curved metal returnable transport items under bulk-reading conditions, the company says.
With UNEX carton flow and storage shelving, distributors can optimize their warehouse storage utilization so that distributors can add more products in the same footprint, the company says.