2025 November

This month's issue of Beverage Industry features a look inside Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace Distillery, how the dairy alternative market is shifting to meet current challenges, and much more!

Buffalo Trace Distillery pays homage to its region’s heritage and history

Distillery celebrates filling its 9 millionth barrel of bourbon since Prohibition

Lauren Sabetta

November 10, 2025

No matter the challenge, Harlen Wheatley, master distiller at Buffalo Trace, highlights how the Distillery’s uncompromised dedication to whiskey-making has shaped the American spirits industry.

Wildwonder merges flavor, function and heritage

Sparkling functional beverage brand aims to be both approachable and accessible

Chloe Alverson

November 4, 2025

Rosa Li, founder and CEO of wildwonder, shares the personal journey behind the founding of sparkling functional beverage brand.

Latin-inspired beverages bridge authenticity with innovation

Beverage-makers utilize bold, fruit-forward flavors as a nod to Latin culture

Chloe Alverson

October 28, 2025

Beverage brands are embracing Latin inspiration in their flavor formulations.

a dashboard for a Warehouse Operations Command Center

Beverage operations turn to software to optimize warehouse

Warehouse software solutions aid SKU proliferation, labor challenges

Jessica Jacobsen

October 27, 2025

With the complexities of today’s beverage warehouses, software solutions are finding ways to make these operations more optimized.

Dairy alternative market shifts gears to meet current challenges

Nutrition, sustainability trends impact plant milks

Lauren Sabetta

October 23, 2025

When it comes to nuts, seed and plant milks, experts note that although the market has slowed, brands within this space are evolving, influenced by consumer demand for broader functional benefits.

Consumers turn to mass merchandisers for convenience, affordability

Channel attracts consumers with prices and array of offerings

Chloe Alverson

October 22, 2025

The mass merchandisers channel has seen success with consumers thanks to its variety, value, and convenience.

the Krones Prefero PET injection molding machine

Plastic bottle manufacturers address energy reductions, lightweighting

Government regulations, digitalization have growing influence on plastic bottle equipment

Jessica Jacobsen

October 21, 2025

Beverage manufacturers’ focus on sustainability has seen plastic bottle manufacturers investing in advancements to support operations designed for the future.

Female leadership in beverage operations empowers workforces

Normalizing operations as a viable career path key to engagement

Lauren Sabetta

October 20, 2025

When it comes to empowering women within beverage operations, women leaders in the industry highlight the opportunities that help recruit, retain, and further engage this demographic.

The image shows five glass bottles of basil seed drinks.

Beverage-makers use colors to communicate benefits, attract consumers

Consumer preference for natural options affects beverage market

Chloe Alverson

October 16, 2025

Government regulations and shifting consumer preferences are influencing the beverage colors market.

The image shows a can of Clear Protein Soda.

Beverage-makers make it easier for consumers to get their protein

Clear protein solutions help nutrient expand beyond shakes

Jessica Jacobsen

October 15, 2025

With protein popping up in more places, it would be hard to deny the power of protein in today’s new product development.

Manufacturers update light-duty truck roster

Light-duty trucks remain a key component of delivery fleets

Jeff Cioletti

November 4, 2025

Light-duty vehicles can help beverage fleet operations with CDL shortages. Discover this list of the latest updates in the light-duty realm.

person dressed in 1980s-inspired workout attire, promoting the new BuzzBallz "Grapes Gone Wild" flavor and a limited-edition "KettleBallz" kit.

Community key to engaging Gen Z LDA drinkers

IWSR research suggests brands find creative ways to meet younger beverage alcohol consumers

Lauren Sabetta

October 13, 2025

With the Gen Z legal drinking age (LDA) demographic growing, a recent Insight from IWSR identified community, flexibility, and discovery as major themes that help connect these consumers with beverage alcohol.

The image shows Dot, an autonomous delivery robot developed by DoorDash.

Automated, autonomous vehicles’ future looks bright

DoorDash Labs develop Dot, a commercial autonomous delivery robot

Jessica Jacobsen

October 14, 2025

Automated and autonomous technologies are helping change not just warehouse operations, but also consumer goods delivery.

Best Day Brewing Galaxy Ripple

September 12, 2025

Best Day Brewing announced its fan-favorite Imperial IPA style brew, Galaxy Ripple, has officially joined the brand’s flagship non-alcohol (NA) beer lineup.

Indeed Brewing’s Apple Crisp Ale

September 16, 2025

Indeed Brewing Co. announced the release of Apple Crisp Ale, a one-of-its-kind hybrid of beer and cider.

Crown Royal Chocolate Flavored Whisky

September 18, 2025

Crown Royal unveiled its latest flavor: Crown Royal Chocolate Flavored Whisky.

Vital Proteins Collagen & Protein Shake

September 19, 2025

Vital Proteins announced the launch of its new Collagen & Protein Shake.

BRĒZ Functional Tonics

September 26, 2025

BRĒZ announced the launch of four new tonics, designed to align with the body’s natural rhythm, it says.

Fireball Whisky introduces Fireball Blazin’ Apple

Brand teams up with comedian Ben Schwartz for campaign that celebrates launch

Staff Beverage Industry

September 3, 2025

Fireball Whisky, a brand of Sazerac, Louisville, Ky., unveiled Fireball Blazin’ Apple, the brand’s first-ever flavor extension available nationwide now, year-round.

Spindrift Cranberry Punch and Cranberry Raspberry

Spindrift Cranberry Punch, Cranberry Raspberry

September 15, 2025

Spindrift debuted a bold new seasonal flavor, Spindrift Cranberry Punch, alongside bringing back one of its most requested fan favorites: Spindrift Cranberry Raspberry.

Yogi Organic Tea Concentrates

September 17, 2025

Yogi, a trusted leader in purpose-driven organic tea blends, debuted its new Organic Herbal Tea Concentrates.

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

Buffalo Trace Distillery pays homage to its region’s heritage and history

Features

Wildwonder merges flavor, function and heritage

Latin-inspired beverages bridge authenticity with innovation

Beverage operations turn to software to optimize warehouse

Dairy alternative market shifts gears to meet current challenges

Consumers turn to mass merchandisers for convenience, affordability

Plastic bottle manufacturers address energy reductions, lightweighting

Female leadership in beverage operations empowers workforces

Beverage-makers use colors to communicate benefits, attract consumers

Beverage-makers make it easier for consumers to get their protein

Columns

Manufacturers update light-duty truck roster

Community key to engaging Gen Z LDA drinkers

Automated, autonomous vehicles’ future looks bright

New Products

Best Day Brewing Galaxy Ripple

Indeed Brewing’s Apple Crisp Ale

Crown Royal Chocolate Flavored Whisky

Vital Proteins Collagen & Protein Shake

BRĒZ Functional Tonics

Fireball Whisky introduces Fireball Blazin’ Apple

Spindrift Cranberry Punch, Cranberry Raspberry

Yogi Organic Tea Concentrates

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