June 2022 | Beverage Industry Magazine

The June 2022 eMagazine of Beverage Industry details how Oatly Group AB is furthering the plant-based milk movement as it explores the opportunities for oat-based food and beverages. 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, the craft beverage alcohol supplement and much more.

IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo returns to Chicago

Tradeshow adds new in-person, virtual experiences

June 6, 2022

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Annual Event & Expo, whose updated brand is an acronym for Food Improved by Research, Science and Technology, will take place July 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Cover Feature

Oatly explores limitless potential for oat-based food, beverages

Sustainability driving forces for Sweden-based oatmilk manufacturer

Jessica Jacobsen

June 3, 2022

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As more consumers look to plant-based food and beverages, oatmilk continues to make share gains. Driving that growth is Oatly Group AB, which produces products from oats, including oatmilks, frozen desserts and oatgurts.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability, product differentiation drive innovation with inks

Fluoresce technology can support covert coding solutions

Jessica Jacobsen

June 2, 2022

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In the world of inks and coatings, topics that were front of mind pre-pandemic ― sustainability, consumer engagement, etc. ― are finding themselves back on the main stage.

Tequila category, canned cocktail segment fuel ranch waters’ ascent

Ranch waters tap into better-for-you, ready-to-drink canned cocktail trend

Lauren Sabetta

May 23, 2022

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As the ranch water cocktail trends upward, experts note that it has the potential to further drive tequila’s popularity, while leveraging the RTD boom.

Predictive analytics driving delivery forward

Telematics suppliers highlight cost savings, safety from systems

Jamie Popp

May 26, 2022

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Telematics platforms combining truck and driver safety and vehicle data is learning, adapting — and even training drivers — in real time.

New beverage facility builds trend toward continued efficiency

Architectural-led designs help beverage warehouses build for the future

Taylor Karg

May 25, 2022

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As the industry continues to navigate a new “normal,” major beverage players are finding innovative ways to weather the storm. Among those players are operators, who tactfully are expanding on existing beverage facilities or building brand-new ones to ensure continued efficiency.

The future of DTC brands

Direct-to-consumer brands gain traction by catering to individuals

Stephanie Cernivec

May 24, 2022

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With the pandemic, as the eCommerce market hit its stride and many consumers turned to direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, experts note that the beverage industry stands to benefit from DTC’s continuous growth.

Market Insights

Patent-pending gas-trap cap prevents CSDs from going flat

Technology delivers better experience for consumers

Kristopher Willett

May 17, 2022

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To help consumers avoid flat soft drinks, a patent-pending gas-trap cap now is available for the carbonated beverage world.

The Beverage Forum returns to Chicago

June 13, 2022

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Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) and Beverage Industry welcomed beverage professionals to the in-person return of The Beverage Forum.

Craft Brewers Conference highlights craft beer’s 2021 performance

June 10, 2022

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The Brewers Association welcomed attendees to the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America from May 2 to 5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis.

MODEX event returns to in-person

June 9, 2022

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The manufacturing and supply chain community came together for a return to in-person trade shows with a record-setting MODEX event, according to show producer MHI.

Distribution

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly across the United States

EV charging stations and other infrastructure get government boost

Jeff Cioletti

June 1, 2022

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To gain a place in fleet operations, electric vehicles need the charging infrastructure to support this switch. The federal government as well as truck manufacturers are working to build up this support system.

Beverage Beat

Beverage suppliers support consumers’ sustainability goals

OnePoll survey shows recycling top sustainable habit parents instill with children

Jessica Jacobsen

May 17, 2022

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Based on an OnePoll study released in April, it looks as though “going green” is being instilled in the younger generation. Aligning with consumers’ desire for a more sustainable future, beverage-makers and their supplier partners are investing in projects that support recycling efforts.

Operations Perspective

The conditions and applications impacting utilities in beverage operations

Water remains most important utility for beverage facilities

John Peter Koss

May 27, 2022

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Beverage operations require a myriad of energy support in the form of electricity, natural gas, water and other related categories referred to as utilities. Because utilities are absolute, beverage operators are constantly challenged with availability.

Last Drop

Consumer demand for premium spirits soars in on-premise, CGA analysis reveals

Consumers are opting to spend more on drinks in bars and restaurants

Lauren Sabetta

May 16, 2022

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Consumers in the United States are opting to spend more on their drinks in bars and restaurants as premiumization drives the recovery of the on-premise channel after COVID-19.