2024 May

Artificial Intelligence set to transform beverage industry

Augmented reality delivers immersive product experiences

May 7, 2024

From offering consumer insights, enhancing product development to supply chain optimization, experts weigh in on how AI solutions are transforming the beverage industry.

Probiotics and Fiber

Consumers dig digestive health

Beverages have become an easy way for consumers to take care of gut health

Chloe Alverson

April 18, 2024

Experts note that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how prioritizing gut health impacts the immune system and mental health.

Category Focus

Sports, protein drinks markets evolve beyond athletes

Everyday wellness the future for performance beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

April 19, 2024

Consumers’ interest in wellness has seen sports and protein drink brands evolving beyond athlete-focused and embrace the concept of supporting everyday wellness.

Ingredient Spotlight

Beverage-makers work to deliver stress relief, relaxation benefits

Post-pandemic, consumers opt for beverages that aid in well-being

Chloe Alverson

April 22, 2024

As consumers cope with stress and anxiety, they are turning to beverages to induce relaxation and support healthy sleep cycles.

Glass Packaging

Glass beverage packaging draws consumers with sustainability, sophistication appeal

The infinitely recyclable packaging material attracts consumers and brands alike

Chloe Alverson

April 25, 2024

Experts share why consumers and beverage brands are choosing glass packaging, from sustainability to sophistication.

Conveyor advancements keep automated processes in lockstep

Artificial intelligence could be future of conveyors market

Jessica Jacobsen

April 26, 2024

In beverage warehouses, the rise of automation has prompted conveyor manufacturers to continue to make advancements to ensure that the speed and pace are in sync and processes are running efficiently.

Carts, hand trucks design equipment to balance SKU influx

Ergonomics, varied environment keep OEMs innovating

Jessica Jacobsen

April 29, 2024

For beverage distributors, handling the influx of SKUs has prompted carts and hand truck manufacturers to take a proactive approach so that delivery personnel can tackle the growing challenge.

Beverage Beat

Beverage Industry mourns the loss of John Peter Koss

Columnist showed passion for warehouse operations through writing

Jessica Jacobsen

April 24, 2024

Although John’s column will no longer be part of Beverage Industry, he left a legacy with us and you the readers that was just as impressive as his time on earth.

Between Drinks Column

Study shows Gen Z starting to drive innovation in beverage alcohol

Flavor profiles, convenience driving market demand

Lauren Sabetta

April 23, 2024

As more Gen Zers reach the legal drinking age, experts highlight how this younger generation is driving variety and innovation in the beverage alcohol market.

Frequently asked questions about vehicle maintenance

Fleet maintenance experts weigh in on important steps

Jeff Cioletti

May 2, 2024

Because vehicle maintenance is essentially the mechanical equivalent of keeping up with your regular physicals and other necessary doctor’s appointments, it’s time for a bit of a checkup.

Daily coffee consumption at 20-year high, NCA reports

Specialty coffee consumption see significant growth

Staff Beverage Industry

April 11, 2024

The number of American adults who have had coffee in the past day has increased by 37% since 2004, putting past-day coffee consumption at its highest level in more than 20 years, according to exclusive consumer polling published by the National Coffee Association (NCA).

Gopuff unveils Powered by Gopuff platform

Platform enables brands to fulfill instant delivery from eCommerce websites

Staff Beverage Industry

April 17, 2024

Gopuff, Philadelphia, announced the launch of Powered by Gopuff, a logistics and technology platform that enables brands to offer affordable delivery from their owned and operated online stores in as fast as 15 minutes.

Pop & Bottle Organic Cold Brew Coffee

April 11, 2024

Pop & Bottle, known for its plant-based lattes and coffee concentrates, announced the launch of its Organic Cold Brew Coffee lineup.

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Piermont Brand’s Chica~Chida

April 10, 2024

Piermont Brands, in collaboration with Caleb Pressley from Barstool Sports, announced the launch of Chica~Chida Peanut Butter Agave Spirit.

PLEZi FiZZ

March 25, 2024

PLEZi Nutrition, a public benefit company co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, announced the launch of PLEZi FiZZ.

Crown Royal Blackberry Flavored Whisky

April 3, 2024

Crown Royal, a brand of Diageo North America, announced its highly anticipated limited-edition release of Blackberry Flavored Whisky.

Oatly Oatmilk Creamers

March 11, 2024

Oatly announced the launch of Oatly Oatmilk Creamers, which joins the brand’s growing fluid portfolio aimed at inspiring increased use in coffee occasions.

Truly Hard Seltzer’s Tequila Soda

April 1, 2024

Truly Hard Seltzer announced the launch of its newest spirits-based seltzer: Truly Tequila Soda.

Premier Protein Cookie Dough Shake

March 27, 2024

Premier Protein debuted a new, permanent addition to its ready-to-drink (RTD) shake portfolio: Cookie Dough.

Austin Eastciders’ Rico Tepache

March 28, 2024

Austin Eastciders, the Southwestern team behind the country’s second largest cider producer Blake’s Beverage Co., announced the release of Rico Tepache.

poppi unveils 16-ounce can, new flavor

April 5, 2024

poppi released 16-ounce cans of its best-selling flavors, Strawberry Lemon and Orange as well as its newest flavor ― Wild Berry ― at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores across the country.

Jack Daniel’s, McLaren Racing unveil 2024 edition bottle

April 4, 2024

The Jack Daniel Distillery unveiled the 2024 edition of a limited Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey bottle to commemorate its partnership with McLaren Racing.

JUST ICE TEA adds can format for 3 varieties

March 22, 2024

Eat the Change announced its latest addition to the JUST ICE TEA line: ready-to-drink iced teas in a can. The new 12-ounce cans will be available in three varie-teas: Lemon Tea, Raspberry Tea, and Dragon Green Tea.