2025 January

This month's issue of Beverage Industry features Zevia supports consumers’ needs for sweet, better-for-you soft drinks, Beverage-makers balance taste, and quality with weight management, and much more!

This past fall, Zevia released Salted Caramel Soda, a limited-edition flavor sold only on Amazon and Zevia.com.

Zevia supports consumers’ needs for sweet, better-for-you soft drinks

Natural soda company continues to make products affordable, accessible to shoppers

Jessica Jacobsen

January 6, 2025

As consumers look to cut sugar intake, Zevia PBC aims to ensure its natural sodas are affordable and accessible to all consumers.

Reusable containers help beverage operations support sustainability metrics

Traceability technology helps companies track reusable containers

Jessica Jacobsen

December 26, 2024

The durability of modern returnable containers is allowing beverage manufacturers and distributors to support their sustainability goals.

KHS, along with Ferrum, recently acquired HF Meyer

Changing consumer preferences call for updates in packaging equipment

Can filling and seaming equipment manufacturers prioritize flexibility, product safety

Chloe Alverson

December 19, 2024

SKU proliferation and consumer trends have reshaped the landscape for can filling and seaming equipment.

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Supermarkets contend with other channels

Independent supermarkets embrace omnichannel approach, digital solutions

Jessica Jacobsen

December 30, 2024

Today’s competitive grocery retailing environment has proprietors exploring a variety of technologies and SKU sets to keep consumers engaged.

Classic flavors take on modern twist for beverage formulations

Sugar reduction trends prompt innovative solutions from flavor companies

Lauren Sabetta

December 23, 2024

Generally well-liked by a broad range of consumers, experts highlight how formulators are balancing classic flavors’ sweet profiles with functionality as taste remains king.

Increased interest in low and no alcohol beverages boosts market

Health and wellness prompts more beverage brands to join low, no alcohol category

Chloe Alverson

December 18, 2024

Consumers are increasingly aware of their alcohol intake for varying reasons. Regardless of consumer intent, beverage-makers must work to provide low and no alcohol offerings.

Bluebird Hardwater brings Gen Z influence to beverage alcohol

Ready-to-drink alcohol brand launches its first-ever flavors

Lauren Sabetta

November 4, 2024

Setting out to create a canned cocktail suited for his personal lifestyle, Gen Zer Will Blum, CEO and co-founder of Bluebird Hardwater, highlights how the brand differentiates itself in a saturated market.

Beverage-makers balance taste, quality with weight management

Consumers continue to value health and wellness, expecting multitude of benefits from beverages

Chloe Alverson

December 16, 2024

Experts note that continued emphasis on health and wellness, in addition to growing concerns surrounding obesity and health-related issues, have shaped the weight management beverage segment.

New York’s congestion pricing loom over delivery fleets

What impact could first US congestion pricing have on delivery market?

Jeff Cioletti

January 3, 2025

New York looks to be closer to imposing congestion pricing on vehicles, leaving other metropolitan destinations and ultimately delivery fleets to see how the experiment goes.

Flavorman releases its 2025 Beverage Trends predictions

Experts predict increased interest in low- and no-alcohol, ingredient transparency

Lauren Sabetta

December 13, 2024

The beverage experts at Flavorman have released their 2025 Beverage Trends predictions, continuing the company’s seven-year streak of foreshadowing industry trends for the upcoming year.

Survey shows consumers want to know when AI’s used on products

Ingredient Communications finds 83% of respondents want AI use declared on label when used

Jessica Jacobsen

December 17, 2024

For those in the food and beverage manufacturing business, AI can be found in different arenas. Yet, when put in use, research shows that consumers want to know.

Empresas Polar’s Polar Premium Beer

December 2, 2024

Empresas Polar, a renowned Venezuelan food and beverage company, announced the launch of its new Polar Premium Beer in the United States.

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Chameleon’s Girl Scout S’mores Cookie Inspired Cold-Brew Latte

November 11, 2024

Chameleon Organic Coffee announced the expansion of its Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Cold-Brew Latte lineup with the launch of Girl Scout S’mores.

AZ Lemonade Stand’s AZ-ZERO

December 11, 2024

AZ Lemonade Stand announced the launch of AZ-ZERO, a refreshing lemonade featuring zero sugar and zero calories.

Dano’s Dangerous Coffee Reposado Tequila

December 10, 2024

Dano’s Dangerous Tequila announced the launch of its latest innovation: Coffee Reposado Tequila.

Four Roses’ Single Barrel Collection

December 4, 2024

Four Roses Distillery unveiled its Single Barrel Collection, featuring the first three new 100 proof Single Barrel bourbons — OBSF, OESK and OESO — alongside the flagship Single Barrel, OBSV.

Monster Energy Juice Monster Rio Punch

December 3, 2024

Tapping into the rich tapestry of flavors that reflect the diverse cultural heritage and bold flavors of Brazil, Monster Energy announced the launch of its vibrant new edition: Juice Monster Rio Punch.

FRE Alcohol-Removed Pinot Grigio

December 13, 2024

FRE Alcohol-Removed Wines announced the addition of a new wine to its collection: a light-bodied Pinot Grigio.

The Barker Co. Espresso Martinis

December 12, 2024

The Barker Co., created by Nigel Barker and Philippe Roederer, announced the launch of its Espresso and Cappuccino Martinis.

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Caps and closures meet ever evolving beverage trends

Premiumization, sustainability shape the future of caps and closures

Lauren Sabetta

December 27, 2024

In the beverage market, new product trends focused on premiumization are impacting colored ends and tabs.

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

Zevia supports consumers’ needs for sweet, better-for-you soft drinks

Features

Reusable containers help beverage operations support sustainability metrics

Changing consumer preferences call for updates in packaging equipment

Supermarkets contend with other channels

Classic flavors take on modern twist for beverage formulations

Increased interest in low and no alcohol beverages boosts market

Bluebird Hardwater brings Gen Z influence to beverage alcohol

Beverage-makers balance taste, quality with weight management

Columns

New York’s congestion pricing loom over delivery fleets

Flavorman releases its 2025 Beverage Trends predictions

Survey shows consumers want to know when AI’s used on products

New Products

Empresas Polar’s Polar Premium Beer

Chameleon’s Girl Scout S’mores Cookie Inspired Cold-Brew Latte

AZ Lemonade Stand’s AZ-ZERO

Dano’s Dangerous Coffee Reposado Tequila

Four Roses’ Single Barrel Collection

Monster Energy Juice Monster Rio Punch

FRE Alcohol-Removed Pinot Grigio

The Barker Co. Espresso Martinis

Caps and closures meet ever evolving beverage trends

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