2023 December

L.A. Libations gives new meaning to brand building

Strong relationships help beverage incubator deliver on launch success

December 8, 2023

L.A. Libations’ Co-Founder and CEO Danny Stepper details that relationships are the foundation on which the beverage incubator, creator and accelerator company is built on.

Special Report

Functional is fashionable

Beverage-makers continue to meet consumer demands for functional beverages

Chloe Alverson

December 6, 2023

A report from Mintel notes that millennials are most heavily engaged with functional claims, but there is room for improvement among Gen Xers and Gen Z.

Special Report

Contract manufacturers adjust to beverage market shifts

Beverage-makers increasingly turning to co-packing to compete in today’s market

Lauren Sabetta

December 4, 2023

With the increasing trend of outsourcing packaging operations to specialized firms, experts highlight the key beverage trends impacting contract manufacturing.

Ingredient Spotlight

No surprise, tea market is hot

Health halo bolsters tea’s popularity

Jessica Jacobsen

November 30, 2023

Given the popularity of the tea market, suppliers note that ingredients are just as much in demand as the natural, functional benefits that resonate with consumers.

Category Focus

Juice manufacturers take conscious approach to new products

Sugar reduction, added nutrients among ways manufacturers retool juice

Jessica Jacobsen

November 28, 2023

As consumers are more conscious about the products associated with a high sugar content, juice manufacturers are taking a proactive approach to meet this demand.

Reports released from suppliers

Cargill highlights ESG efforts, BENEO-Institute denotes benefits of prebiotic dietary fiber

December 7, 2023

Ingredient companies announced new research on ingredients performance as well as company progress toward ESG.

SupplySide West addresses timely, relevant topics

Tradeshow sees 27% increase in exhibitors

November 21, 2023

SupplySide West, which took place Oct. 25-26 in Las Vegas, hosted more than 1,400 exhibitors, up 27% from 2022. Exhibitors showcased the latest developments in ingredients, formulation, manufacturing and packaging covering categories including dietary supplements, food, beverage, personal care and animal nutrition.

Casa Lumbre Alma Finca Orange Liqueur

October 17, 2023

Casa Lumbre unveiled Alma Finca Orange Liqueur, a super-premium Mexican orange liqueur made with all fresh citrus.

Bright Energy CBD-Infused Drink Mix

October 26, 2023

Bright Energy Wellness announced the launch of its line of CBD-Infused powdered drink mixes that are free from artificial sweeteners, colors and flavors.

Stella Rosa Spicy Series

November 2, 2023

Stella Rosa Wines introduced a new collection of sweet and spicy wines, adding to its portfolio of more than 30 semi-sweet, semi-sparkling wines.

Tea Forté Frank Lloyd Wright Collection

October 16, 2023

Tea Forté announced the release of its Frank Lloyd Wright Collection — a unique collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Dirty Monkey Banana Peanut Butter Whiskey

October 27, 2023

Milestone Brands unveiled its latest creation, the free-spirited Dirty Monkey Banana Peanut Butter Whiskey.

OLIPOP Crisp Apple

November 3, 2023

OLIPOP, a functional soda brand, announced the launch of its newest fall flavor: Crisp Apple.

BuzzBallz Eggnog, Cookie Nookie Cocktails

October 25, 2023

BuzzBallz is ringing in the holiday season with two exclusive seasonal flavors of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails: Eggnog and Cookie Nookie.

Lavazza’s Holiday Blend

October 18, 2023

Lavazza is teaming up with Rifle Paper Co., a stationery and lifestyle brand, to bring a holiday surprise: a limited-edition Holiday Coffee Blend featuring packaging designed by Rifle Paper Co.

Onyx Coffee Lab releases Coffee Advent Calendar

November 3, 2023

Onyx Coffee Lab announced its seasonal favorite, the Coffee Advent Calendar, inviting coffee consumers to sip through 24 days of thoughtfully selected brews, exploring a range of coffee origins, varieties and processing methods.

Woodford Reserve releases 2023 holiday bottle

November 10, 2023

To ring in the holiday season, Woodford Reserve debuted its annual holiday bourbon bottle. The bottle, with white raised texture evoking snow, features smooth glossy gold foil that complements the rich color of the bourbon, the company says.

Tea Forté Warming Joy collection available in Advent Calendar

November 16, 2023

Tea Forté released this holiday season its Warming Joy collection. Consumers can countdown to the holidays one tea at a time with an Advent Calendar of the Warming Joy collection. Each festive tea blend is hidden behind a numbered door.

Harpoon Brewery releases Golden Can as part of Spread Holiday Cheer giveaway

October 27, 2023

Harpoon Brewery announced the launch of its Spread Holiday Cheer giveaway. Golden cans are hidden in limited edition, Golden Can 12-packs of Harpoon IPA that are hitting the shelves now.

eCommerce benefits from fundamental shift within consumers

Awareness plays key role in consumers use of digital shopping

Jessica Jacobsen

December 5, 2023

More and more shoppers today are exploring the eCommerce channel for beverage purchases as awareness and accessibility are making it easier to navigate.

Beverage-makers explore ways to deliver on fortification trends

Consumers continue to expect more from their beverages

Chloe Alverson

November 20, 2023

Experts note that shifts in consumer behavior have caused beverage brands to find new ways to deliver on fortification and personalization.

Lubricants help operations meet sustainability goals

Food grade lubricants help optimize beverage-processing machinery

Lauren Sabetta

November 27, 2023

As beverage processing companies look to achieve sustainability goals, experts note that high-quality lubricants can be instrumental in optimizing production factors like waste reduction, energy efficiency and water consumption.