October 2021 | Beverage Industry Magazine

Beverage Industry’s October issue spotlights how beverage companies and associations are making sure the market supports a more inclusive, diverse workplace. This issue also highlights the U.S. bottled water market as well as insights on the adoption of CBD ingredients within beverages. Also in this issue are articles on the natural and organic channel, ingredients fueling performance beverages as well as the growing market for robotics in beverage warehouses.

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Cover Feature

Beverage industry embraces more diverse, equitable workforce

Amplifying awareness, driving diversity

Barbara Harfmann

October 5, 2021

During the past few years, beverage companies of all sizes have dramatically stepped up their efforts to literally “change the face” of the beverage industry as they strive for more diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

Warehouse

Voice-picking technology improving accuracy for distributors

SKU proliferation, safety protocols among key benefits for technology

Jessica Jacobsen

September 30, 2021

As beverage warehouses adjust to a growing number of SKUs, voice-guided technology is supporting more accurate picks while promoting a safer environment for employees.

robotics for picking, packing and palletizing

Warehouses benefit from flexibility robots provide in picking, packing

AI vision systems improve speed for beverage operations

Barbara Harfmann

October 4, 2021

To streamline operations in the beverage warehouse, robotics handle repetitive tasks such as picking, packing and palletizing.

Distribution

Emissions-free vans the future for OEMs

Trucks manufacturers announce investments in electric vehicle production

Jeff Cioletti

October 1, 2021

Beverage fleets for light delivery and field sales applications are becoming a popular target for electrification. As a result, some of the top OEMs have either released commercial electric vans in the past couple of years or have recently announced plans to do so in the very near future.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability prompts adoption of cartons, bag-in-box packaging for beverage-makers

Suppliers tout product protection benefits for aseptic packaging

Jessica Jacobsen

September 28, 2021

Sustainable practices, including recycling, are influencing consumer behavior and ultimately consumer packaged goods manufacturers to seek out package solutions like cartons and bag-in-box.

R&D Feature

Consumers incorporate performance beverages into their everyday routines

Plant protein usage increases within performance beverages

Taylor Karg

September 29, 2021

Performance beverages were once a go-to solution only for athletes and fitness-minded consumers, but recently more and more consumers are turning to these products to enhance their everyday lives.

Category Focus: Bottled Water

Health appeal drives bottled water sales

Sparkling water leads category growth

Stephanie Cernivec

September 22, 2021

As the pandemic put an extra halo on bottled water, the category has continued to show growth across many segments, particularly sparkling as more consumers switch to the format in the name of health and wellness.

Between Drinks

Books on bourbon chronicle history of Kentucky distilling

Fermentation Kitchen offers how-to recipes

Barbara Harfmann

September 20, 2021

Fall is the right time for reading a book, trying a new hobby or perfecting the perfect kombucha recipe. Several new books about bourbon showcase the art of distilling in Kentucky.

Gem+Jane sparkling cannabis-infused botanical beverage

Ingredient Spotlight: CBD

Regulatory environmental shifting as demand for CBD ingredients rises

Suppliers employ latest technologies for CBD fortification within beverages

Barbara Harfmann

September 27, 2021

Despite no legalization at the federal level, CBD ingredients in beverages are hitting the market fast. CBD sales in the United States grew 20% in 2020, but is a slowdown from 2019, states Euromonitor International.

Up Close With

Post Meridiem delivers authentic, bar-quality canned cocktails

Ready-to-drink cocktail brand taps third-party network for eCommerce retailing

Jessica Jacobsen

September 24, 2021

With sales of RTD cocktails posting double-digit growth, Post Meridiem Spirits Co. is supplying consumers with authentic, ready-to-serve cocktails that have a bar-quality taste.

Operations Perspective

Packaging lines affected by speed, complexities

Line speed must focus on fillers

John Peter Koss

September 23, 2021

The complexities of packaging lines are being impacted by factors, having an effect on the line speeds.

Channel Strategies

Dedicated shoppers keep natural and organic channel afloat

eCommerce options add more convenience for shoppers

Jennifer Storelli

September 21, 2021

Although the pandemic produced a mixed bag of results for the natural and organic channel, experts note that shoppers remain loyal to these retailers because of its curated selection of products.

Beverage Beat

Study shows fleet market adjusting procurement strategies

Pandemic, supply chain impacting fleet delivery choices

Jessica Jacobsen

September 17, 2021

Fleet Advantage released its latest fleet industry benchmarking survey showing how trends in fuel economy, maintenance, environmental concerns and procurement strategies have changed this past year.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Non-Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC provide an in-depth look at the past year and what the future holds for them in 2026.

Beverage Industry Magazine

2021 October

Cover Story

Beverage industry embraces more diverse, equitable workforce

Features

Voice-picking technology improving accuracy for distributors

Warehouses benefit from flexibility robots provide in picking, packing

Emissions-free vans the future for OEMs

Sustainability prompts adoption of cartons, bag-in-box packaging for beverage-makers

Consumers incorporate performance beverages into their everyday routines

Health appeal drives bottled water sales

Columns

Books on bourbon chronicle history of Kentucky distilling

Regulatory environmental shifting as demand for CBD ingredients rises

Post Meridiem delivers authentic, bar-quality canned cocktails

Packaging lines affected by speed, complexities

Dedicated shoppers keep natural and organic channel afloat

Study shows fleet market adjusting procurement strategies

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