2024 January

C4 leans into world of sports to fuel consumers

Nutrabolt teases new innovations, collaborations for Active Nutrition business

January 5, 2024

With consumers’ ever-changing energy drink needs and wants, Nutrabolt and its C4 brand have resonated with shoppers thanks to its diverse portfolio. To build upon this, the company is embracing its nimble, innovative mindset for its Active Nutrition business.

Channel Strategies

Inflationary trends, consumer behavior continues to impact grocery channel

Grocers embrace omnichannel shopping to offer convenience

Lauren Sabetta

January 3, 2024

As inflationary trends continue to impact the grocery channel, experts highlight how supermarkets are employing various strategies to increase market share.

Packaging

Can filling, seaming equipment adapt to beverage trends

Popularity of cans, SKU proliferation driving innovation in filling equipment

Lauren Sabetta

December 20, 2023

With market trends, SKU proliferation and more, experts highlight how flexible can filling and seaming equipment works to fill a variety of container sizes, while ensuring product safety.

Woman drinking vegetable smoothie after fitness running workout

Weight management, sugar reduction trends transform beverage landscape

Fiber, biotic beverage solutions remain in demand

Lauren Sabetta

December 28, 2023

With consumers’ wellness approach toward weight management, experts highlight how demand for nutritious drinks that support overall well-being is transforming the industry.

Operations

Beverage operations rely on reusable packaging

Reusable packaging systems deliver cost- and environmentally-friendly option

December 22, 2023

The long service life of reusable beverage shells provide brands with a fully reusable option for shipping bottles into retail, experts highlight.

Category Focus

Low/no alcohol spearheading growth for market

Volume CAGR for segments expected to continue through 2026

Jessica Jacobsen

December 18, 2023

The buzz of activity is coming from the low- and no-alcohol markets with sober curious, functionality and premiumization helping the segments resonate with consumers.

Ingredient Spotlight

Classic flavors provide reliable, consistent results for beverage-makers

Consumers enjoy tastiness, nostalgia of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry

Chloe Alverson

December 26, 2023

Classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry allow beverage-makers to appeal to consumer nostalgia.

Packaging Materials

Ends, closures innovations center on eco-friendly future

Recycling efforts, tethered closures help beverage-makers reach sustainability goals

Jessica Jacobsen

December 19, 2023

Beverage-makers are reaching sustainability goals as suppliers direct innovations for tabs, ends and closures with these aspects in mind.

Spritz Society ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails

Up Close With

Ready-to-drink sparkling wine cocktail brand blossoms

Spritz Society places emphasis on community, collaboration

Chloe Alverson

December 21, 2023

Following interest and engagement from followers on Instagram, Ben Soffer founded Spritz Society, a collection of sparkling wine cocktails featuring all-natural, transparent ingredients.

R&D News

Ingredients suppliers expanding capabilities

BENEO, Ingredion announce production expansions for in-demand ingredients

January 10, 2024

As beverage-makers seek out prebiotics and stevia solutions, ingredient suppliers are increasing production capabilities to support these needs.

Beverage Beat

Studies show need for recycling education, awareness and improved access

Recycling efforts being addressed nationally, globally

Jessica Jacobsen

December 27, 2023

When it comes to recycling, studies show that consumers express concerns about recycling success in the United States, but companies are looking to change that through education, awareness and improved access.

Between Drinks

Americans can’t get enough of tequila

Tequila’s ingrained in American culture, survey shows

Lauren Sabetta

December 14, 2023

As many consider tequila to be more of a vibe than just a drink, retail company Fashion Nova recently dove into finding out consumers’ tequila habits and preferences, surveying more than 3,000 Americans across all 50 states.

Distribution

The present and future of AI in beverage delivery

Investments by truck manufacturers teases autonomous’ potential

Jeff Cioletti

January 2, 2024

In regards to beverage delivery, there are many facets of AI that most fleets are probably already using without even realizing it.

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.

Beverage Industry Magazine

Cover Story

C4 leans into world of sports to fuel consumers

Features

Inflationary trends, consumer behavior continues to impact grocery channel

Can filling, seaming equipment adapt to beverage trends

Weight management, sugar reduction trends transform beverage landscape

Beverage operations rely on reusable packaging

Low/no alcohol spearheading growth for market

Classic flavors provide reliable, consistent results for beverage-makers

Ends, closures innovations center on eco-friendly future

Ready-to-drink sparkling wine cocktail brand blossoms

Columns

Ingredients suppliers expanding capabilities

Studies show need for recycling education, awareness and improved access

Americans can’t get enough of tequila

The present and future of AI in beverage delivery

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