2023 February

Beverage Industry Magazine

The February 2023 issue features a report on consumer trends in the wine industry, optimizing the foodservice experience, and much more!

Cover Feature

Consumers’ health and wellness needs suggest more function with less sugar

Digestive health, energy cited as top attributes in health beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

February 3, 2023

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In the beverage market, manufacturers are supporting health-and-wellness needs with more function, and less sugar.

Packaging Materials

Safety, design prompt use of shrink, stretch labels for beverages

Container type impacts label solutions

Lauren Sabetta

February 1, 2023

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In the world of packaging materials, experts note that there is a definite need, and continual demand for shrink and stretch labels from the food and beverage industry.

Category Focus

Immune health benefits help probiotic beverages appeal to diverse consumer groups

Assortment, pricing can help probiotic drinks reach more households

Lauren Sabetta

January 25, 2023

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As COVID-19 brought heightened awareness of immunity and a shift toward self-care, interest in probiotic beverages has spiked considerably, experts note.

R&D Feature

The sweeter side of cognitive health

Natural, zero-calorie solutions on the rise for energy formulations

January 24, 2023

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Given the demand for ingredients that support cognitive health and energy enhancement, ingredient suppliers caution that formulation is more complicated than simply adding into the formula.

R&D Feature

Busy lifestyles prompt need for cognitive, energy inducing ingredients

Adaptogens, nootropics usage on the rise in beverage formulas

January 23, 2023

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With consumers’ brains in overdrive, many are turning to beverages that support their mental well-being.

Warehouse

Storage systems to combat labor shortage, promote facility ease

Storage automation helps beverage operations accommodate influx of SKUs

Chloe Alverson

January 18, 2023

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As SKU proliferation, eCommerce and labor shortages continue to impact beverage operations, experts note that advanced storage systems can help meet the many challenges today’s warehouses are facing.

Up Close With

BuzzBallz is all the buzz

Ready-to-drink spheres offer fun, flavorful solutions

Chloe Alverson

January 17, 2023

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With more than 25 options made with 100% juices, the BuzzBallz portfolio of mixed drinks and cocktails are made with vodka, rum or tequila.

Category Focus: Wine

Premiumization trends lifts super-premium, luxury wine performance

On-premise, pent up demand propel Champagne and other sparkling wines

Chloe Alverson

January 16, 2023

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Aligning with the premiumization trend from the past few years, experts note that super-premium and luxury wines have performed the best.

Distribution

Discover the questions to ask when selecting a fleet fuel card

Fuel cards can help operations across any size

Jeff Cioletti

January 30, 2023

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Whether you’re in the market for a change of provider or completely new to fleet cards, here are some questions you should answer before you find the right one.

Ingredient Spotlight

Exotic fruits heat up the beverage scene

Beverage-makers turn to exotic fruits for unique, natural flavor profiles

Lauren Sabetta

January 27, 2023

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As health and wellness remains top of mind, brands are turning to exotic fruits to deliver exciting, unique flavor options.

Operations Perspective

Automating the beverage warehouse

Right conditions highlight automation’s place in production, distribution

John Peter Koss

January 25, 2023

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Warehouse automation can eliminate labor, control pre-distribution functions, reduce capital expense and improve distribution productivity.

Between Drinks

GoTab helps optimize the foodservice experience

Software solutions support in-person, online presence for restaurants

Jessica Jacobsen

January 20, 2023

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In this Q&A with Beverage Industry, the GoTab CEO and founder details what prompted his influence for the company and how today’s foodservice and on-premise trends have evolved in wake of the pandemic and other consumer trends.

Beverage Beat

Report highlights consumer interest in DTC craft spirits

80% of regular craft spirits consumers want direct shipping option, survey shows

Jessica Jacobsen

January 19, 2023

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Direct-to-consumer opportunities are limited for craft spirits purveyors, especially compared with wine, but a November 2022 report shows regular craft spirit drinkers would like the option.

The Non-Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at Beverage Marketing Corporation detail how established categories ― like carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, fruit beverages ― and emerging beverage segments ― such as plant milks, ready-to-drink coffees and teas ― are navigating these shifts.

This important industry event is a learning and information sharing experience for warehousing, distribution and fleet management professionals who will have the opportunity to continue to share ideas and network with their industry peers in a safe and productive format as we continue to navigate these challenging times.