In the June 2020 issue of Beverage Industry the publication highlights how the pandemic has fast-tracked the digital alcohol delivery market. Also featured in this issue is the annual Top 100 Beverage Companies Report, a look at the U.S. tea market, the latest flavor trends driving formulations and much more.
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In the wake of COVID-19 and stay at home orders, manufacturers have ramped up eCommerce to keep up with heightened demand for alcohol. Alcohol eCommerce retail sales have jumped exponentially, up 234 percent for the weeks ending March 7-April 18, Nielsen’s Danelle Kosmal says. The data also showed alcohol sales increased almost five-fold in just the latest two weeks.
In the midst of COVID-19, the beverage industry faces important production, economic, market and environmental challenges. Corporate goals to address water usage, multi-tiered sanitizing solutions and sustainability present new operational challenges, particularly as plant and food safety rises in importance.
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the beverage market had seen a lot of mergers and acquisitions among beverage wholesalers as well as continuous SKU proliferation from beverage manufacturers. Because of these trends, many beverage operations are turning to new facility builds to ease the pain.
Many entrepreneurs who have great new food and beverage ideas are waiting to see what happens with COVID-19, but that might not be best approach when looking at the traditional timeline.
As the ELD mandate took effect in late 2019, beverage distributors were quick to adopt telematics solutions, which have seen benefits go beyond compliance.
A surge in ketogenic diets and sugar reduction due to consumers’ increased health-consciousness is impacting demand for hydrocolloids often used to enhance the quality and functionality of beverages.
According to London-based Future Market Insights, floral flavors surpassed global market revenues of $850 million in 2019. Whether its floral, fruity, savory, sweet or tarty, beverage-makers are getting adventurous with flavor selections.
The vending machine industry continues to evolve. The use of no-touch cashless systems has provided greater convenience, speed and security for customers and operators, particularly important in the wake of COVID-19. Soft drinks generate the most sales, followed by non-carbonated products like bottled waters, teas and energy drinks.
Inspired by the spirit of the wild horses that once freely roamed eastern Washington,14 Hands Wines has shown the same adventurous nature as it helps disrupt the traditional wine market.
Much has changed in the beverage landscape as a result of COVID-19. As craft distilleries grapple with shuttered tasting rooms and falling sales, owners report that reopening and sustaining business in this climate isn’t looking bright.
According to the New York-based Tea Association of the USA Inc., Americans consumed more than 84 billion servings of tea in 2019. The tea category offers a “rainbow of options,” including bagged, bottled, loose-leaf, hot, iced and cold brew.
New line of flavors mimics cannabis essence without THC, CBD
June 9, 2020
Bell Flavors & Fragrances released a full line of cannabis-inspired and terpene flavors and fragrances designed to recreate the flavor and aroma of familiar terpenes, such as linalool and limonene, as well as well as popular cannabis strains like blackberry kush, blue dream and pineapple express.
Agriculture industry demands natural ingredients for soil amendment
June 9, 2020
PROVA has expanded its sales and leadership teams. Royal DSM has acquired Glycom A/S to gain more traction in the nutrition and dietary supplement space. Meanwhile, International Molasses sees growing demand for EcoMolasses as an ingredient due to its agricultural applications.
India’s tea industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, with upwards of 1 million tea estate farmers and owners facing hardships because of the failing crop, low cash flow and zero revenue, Vahdam Tea reports.
NOCCO, a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) beverage company, kicked off its partnership with Battle Cancer, a mass-participation fitness competition that raises money for cancer charities around the world.
Campaign highlights authenticity, real fruit flavor
June 5, 2020
The Riboli family of San Antonio Winery recently released its semi-sparkling wines in two new flavors: Stella Rosa Pineapple and Stella Rosa Watermelon.
In the wake of COVID-19, beverage companies have stepped up efforts to connect with their customers by hosting podcasts and virtual tastings. For instance, Mountain Mel’s, purveyors of loose-leaf herbal teas, is offering online classes and podcasts designed to educate and entertain.
In May, cocktail book authors Misty Kalkofen and Kirsten Amann launched their new podcast, “Drinking Like Ladies in Crisis.” Guests include restaurant owner-operators, mental health clinicians, policy-makers and homeschool educators.
Best beard photos earn prizes, support good causes
June 5, 2020
With the mission to spread positivity, inspire and entertain people, and most importantly, support the bartender community, Reyka Vodka launched a new campaign — Beard of the Week.
Machine measures metal exposure inside beverage cans
June 15, 2020
Wilkens-Anderson Co. offers its new Digital Enamel Rater III for fast, accurate quality inspection measurements of the enamel coating on the inside of food and beverage cans.
Respiratory mask recommended when sanitation lights in use
June 15, 2020
Larson Electronics LLC offers UV sanitation lights that are effective against the COVID-19 coronavirus. Compared with traditional liquid cleaning agents, the lamps disinfect surfaces or objects without direct contact, the company says.
Fragrance-free solution produced in ready-to-use concentrations
June 15, 2020
To keep beverage plants free of contaminants, Spraying Systems Co. offers the Klarion On-Site Generation system, which produces cleaners and sanitizers on-site and on-demand.
Spindle features better functionality, room for two more spindles for capper
June 15, 2020
On the hunt for products that can improve rotary filling systems for liquids, Fogg Filler released its latest improvement: a new capping spindle assembly.
Monolayer roll-fed labels increase sustainability, efficiency and cost savings
June 15, 2020
With sustainability an increasingly important topic in today’s packaging world, Multi-Color Corp. is looking for ways to make its labels as environmentally friendly as possible for its customers.
Shape molded container ideal for cold-chain solutions within beverage
June 15, 2020
Atlas Molded Products recently released the DuraTherm Fold Flat, a space-saving molded polystyrene foam cooler that folds flat for transportation, storage and reuse.