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The pros of processing automation

Automation aids beverage-makers in meeting market trends

February 24, 2026

Processing automation is useful for beverage formulators to increase efficiency while also meeting consumer and beverage trends like fortification and natural sweeteners.

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Beverage brands explore aluminum packaging as alternative to traditional options

Aluminum packaging attractive for its sustainability, convenience factors

Chloe Alverson

February 23, 2026

The beverage packaging market continues to value aluminum formats for a variety of reasons, especially due to its recyclability and convenience qualities.

Convenience, affordability remain drug, dollar store channel’s sweet spot

Private label strategies to expand offerings benefit both channels

Lauren Sabetta

February 17, 2026

As consumers seek economical health solutions and value-aligned brands amid the rising cost of living, experts note that for drug and dollar store chains, convenience and affordability remain key drivers for growth.

2026 Beer Market Report: Moderate outlook for US beer market

Domestic beer sees growth from standout brands vs. segments

Jessica Jacobsen

March 5, 2026

With beverage alcohol consumption down across all major markets, the U.S. beer market is embracing premium, flavorful and non-alcohol options to reach consumers. For domestic beer, brands, not segments, hold the future to engaging legal drinking age consumers.

2026 Beer Market Report: Imported beer contends with tough comps as year wrapped

Premium positioning, authenticity offer opportunity for imports

Jessica Jacobsen

March 4, 2026

After approximately a decade of posting dollar sales growth, the imported beer market took a turn in the later part of 2025, resulting in decline in dollar sales.

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2026 Beer Market Report: Declines impact FMBs, hard seltzer’s performance

Differentiated flavors, hard juices show promise for beer segment

Jessica Jacobsen

March 3, 2026

Traditional flavored malt beverages and hard teas shine in the ready-to-drink alcohol space, while hard seltzer category looks to stop declines.

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2026 Beer Market Report: Craft beer faces continued declines

Segment embraces flavor, moderation and high ABV to meet consumer interests

Jessica Jacobsen

March 2, 2026

Craft beer carved out a strong position within the U.S. beer market, yet recent years of declines are taking a toll on the segment as brands and even breweries have shuttered as a result.

2026 Beer Market Report: Moderation trends keep non-alcohol growing

Beer segment expected to continue ascent in year to come

Jessica Jacobsen

February 27, 2026

Although moderation trends have elevated non-alcohol beer’s standing, analysts highlight that taste and supporting choice will keep the segment growing.

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Special Report

2026 Beer Market Report: Hard cider experiences stable year

Flavor innovations help segment appeal to consumers

Jessica Jacobsen

February 26, 2026

>After suffering declines in 2024, hard cider was able to turn its performance around, showcasing modest increases in 2025, with analysts pointing to flavor innovations to continue that progress.

Special Report

2026 Beer Market Report: Trends, Innovation, and Consumer Behavior

Jessica Jacobsen

February 26, 2026

Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look at the U.S. beer market and its 2025 performance.

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Nutritious, indulgent flavors reign supreme for creamers, dairy drinks

At-home coffee consumption prompts growth in the creamers market

Lauren Sabetta

February 19, 2026

With convenience and wellness trends driving interest in the creamers and dairy drinks markets, experts note that these segments are benefiting from consumers’ desire for beverages that are naturally nutritious.

Making it sweet: beverage-makers aim to provide ideal levels of sweetness

As consumers increasingly prioritize functional beverages, formulators turn to natural sweetener solutions

Chloe Alverson

February 18, 2026

With consumers increasingly opting for functional, health-forward beverages, beverage-makers must adjust formulations utilizing natural sweetener solutions.

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Honey’s attributes extend beyond sweetness

National Honey Board highlights sustainability, continued growth

Lauren Sabetta

February 13, 2026

During its first Honey R&D Summit of the year, the National Honey Board (NHB) detailed the magnificence of honeybees and why the ingredient is not just a typical sweetener, but a functional powerhouse.

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FDA revision opens doors for natural color labeling

Expert details impacts beverage labeling will have on supply chain and more

Jessica Jacobsen

February 25, 2026

The FDA recently revised its approach to beverage labels in terms of artificial colors, while also approving two new natural color solutions. Kathleen Sanzo with Morgan Lewis details how this will impact food and beverage-makers.

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.

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The pros of processing automation

Beverage brands explore aluminum packaging as alternative to traditional options

Convenience, affordability remain drug, dollar store channel’s sweet spot

2026 Beer Market Report: Moderate outlook for US beer market

2026 Beer Market Report: Imported beer contends with tough comps as year wrapped

2026 Beer Market Report: Declines impact FMBs, hard seltzer’s performance

2026 Beer Market Report: Craft beer faces continued declines

2026 Beer Market Report: Moderation trends keep non-alcohol growing

2026 Beer Market Report: Hard cider experiences stable year

2026 Beer Market Report: Trends, Innovation, and Consumer Behavior

Nutritious, indulgent flavors reign supreme for creamers, dairy drinks

Making it sweet: beverage-makers aim to provide ideal levels of sweetness

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Honey’s attributes extend beyond sweetness

FDA revision opens doors for natural color labeling

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