Used to place content in the featured area of the home page https://www.bevindustry.com/rss/5042-beverage-industry-top-stories en-us alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) AGVs are making beverage operations easier for warehouse workers for various reasons. AGVs are making beverage operations easier for warehouse workers for various reasons. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98574 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98574-agvs-allow-for-easier-adoption-in-beverage-operations jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) As immune support is now a year-round health goal, beverage-makers are expanding the ingredients they utilize to support those attributes. As immune support is now a year-round health goal, beverage-makers are expanding the ingredients they utilize to support those attributes.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98578 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98578-preventative-health-puts-spotlight-on-immune-support alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Like many industries, the beverage packaging materials segment is affected by sustainability practices. Experts note that brands must balance sustainability with functionality. Like many industries, the beverage packaging materials segment is affected by sustainability practices. Experts note that brands must balance sustainability with functionality. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98573 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98573-labeling-materials-balance-functionality-with-sustainability Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With packaging trends having an impact on coding equipment, experts highlight how coding and marking solutions are adapting to evolving trends. With packaging trends having an impact on coding equipment, experts highlight how coding and marking solutions are adapting to evolving trends.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98564 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98564-coding-and-marking-solutions-keep-pace-with-evolving-packaging-trends Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Although club stores face competition from mass merchandisers and grocery chains, experts note that club memberships foster loyalty as consumers turn to the channel for quality and savings. Although club stores face competition from mass merchandisers and grocery chains, experts note that club memberships foster loyalty as consumers turn to the channel for quality and savings.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98571 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98571-consumers-value-club-stores-for-quality-monetary-savings Beverage Industry has selected eight new beverage products introduced in July 2026. Beverage Industry has selected eight new beverage products introduced in July 2026. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98565 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98565-readers-choice-new-product-of-the-month-july-2026 alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail and seltzer category remains popular with consumers for factors such as convenience and flavor, experts share. The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail and seltzer category remains popular with consumers for factors such as convenience and flavor, experts share. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98562 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98562-rtd-cocktails-seltzers-prove-to-be-prominent Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) As the energy drink market continues on its upward trajectory, today’s consumers are turning to the category for more than just a quick pick-me-up, prompting innovations that meet consumers’ broader health and wellness needs. As the energy drink market continues on its upward trajectory, today’s consumers are turning to the category for more than just a quick pick-me-up, prompting innovations that meet consumers’ broader health and wellness needs. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98558 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98558-consumers-turn-to-energy-drinks-for-more-than-a-pick-me-up Beverages featuring functional mushrooms continue to grow and are seeing interest beyond coffee and tea formats. Beverages featuring functional mushrooms continue to grow and are seeing interest beyond coffee and tea formats.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98557 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98557-functional-mushroom-beverages-are-moving-beyond-novelty Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Although beverage alcohol is experiencing a growth slump, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails remain the bright spot in the market giving spirits brands a wide range of opportunities to take advantage of this trend. Although beverage alcohol is experiencing a growth slump, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails remain the bright spot in the market giving spirits brands a wide range of opportunities to take advantage of this trend.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98554 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98554-growth-in-rtd-cocktails-presents-wide-range-of-opportunities-for-spirit-brands jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Consumers thirst for more information is seeing beverage labels take on a bigger role than branding. Associations and manufacturers are implementing digital tools to keep consumers in the know. Consumers thirst for more information is seeing beverage labels take on a bigger role than branding. Associations and manufacturers are implementing digital tools to keep consumers in the know.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98543 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98543-digital-platforms-take-beverage-labels-to-next-level jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) To accommodate shifts in the beverage market, operations need palletizing and depalletizing equipment that keeps product flowing. To accommodate shifts in the beverage market, operations need palletizing and depalletizing equipment that keeps product flowing.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98538 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98538-palletizer-depalletizer-equipment-help-warehouses-adjust-with-beverage-market For beverage manufacturers, transitioning away from synthetic dyes is no longer just a formulation challenge. It has become an operational planning priority. For beverage manufacturers, transitioning away from synthetic dyes is no longer just a formulation challenge. It has become an operational planning priority.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98540 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98540-natural-colors-bring-new-facility-questions-for-beverage-manufacturers There’s no better time than the present to assess your operation’s mileage usage and determine if there are a few bucks to be saved by implementing smarter mileage strategies. There’s no better time than the present to assess your operation’s mileage usage and determine if there are a few bucks to be saved by implementing smarter mileage strategies.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98536 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98536-5-smarter-mileage-strategies-to-help-beverage-fleets-cut-fuel-costs Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Ingredient suppliers address some points of confusion when it comes to defining the term “clean label” and discuss how it can be clarified. Ingredient suppliers address some points of confusion when it comes to defining the term “clean label” and discuss how it can be clarified.  

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98535 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98535-clearing-the-air alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Davidson’s Organics celebrates its 50th anniversary by embracing its past and launching new innovations to entice consumers. Davidson’s Organics celebrates its 50th anniversary by embracing its past and launching new innovations to entice consumers. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98532 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98532-davidsons-organic-celebrates-50-years-with-new-launches jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. spirits and wine markets highlights the challenges as both navigate evolving alcohol preferences for consumers. This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. spirits and wine markets highlights the challenges as both navigate evolving alcohol preferences for consumers.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98525 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98525-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-preference-shifts-impact-spirits-wine-markets jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Consumers’ bevy of beverage choices is not just affecting legacy brand performance but entire markets. Consumers’ bevy of beverage choices is not just affecting legacy brand performance but entire markets.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98522 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98522-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-beer-market-navigates-trends-challenges jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) In this year’s State of the Industry report, fitness as a lifestyle continues to have a growing influence on sports and protein drink market. In this year’s State of the Industry report, fitness as a lifestyle continues to have a growing influence on sports and protein drink market.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98521 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98521-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-sports-protein-drinks-serving-consumers-throughout-the-day Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) This year’s State of the Industry report on dairy alternatives notes that although the dairy alternative beverage market has slowed, brands within this space are evolving, influenced by consumer demand for broader functional benefits. This year’s State of the Industry report on dairy alternatives notes that although the dairy alternative beverage market has slowed, brands within this space are evolving, influenced by consumer demand for broader functional benefits.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98518 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98518-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-dairy-alternative-market-shifts-gears Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) This year’s State of the Industry report on energy drinks notes that although energy drinks are evolving to meet consumers’ broader wellness expectations, the traditional shot format is struggling to keep pace. http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98511 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:08:59 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98511-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-energy-drinks-shots-market-embraces-innovation-functionality Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) This year’s State of the Industry report on coffee and RTD coffee highlights that despite market volatility in supply chains and pricing, variety, convenience, and premiumization trends are driving category growth. http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98510 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98510-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-coffee-remains-consumers-staple-beverage alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) This year’s State of the Industry report highlights how the tea and RTD tea market has landed with consumers — and how players in the market can improve. This year’s State of the Industry report highlights how the tea and RTD tea market  has landed with consumers — and how players in the market can improve.  

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98505 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98505-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-tea-market-finds-footing-by-utilizing-functional-convenience-benefits alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) In this year’s State of the Industry report, experts share the new ways that the juice market is staying fresh with consumers. In this year’s State of the Industry report, experts share the new ways that the juice market is staying fresh with consumers. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98504 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98504-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-juice-market-finds-new-footing-with-consumers alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) This year’s State of the Industry report highlights how consumer trends are shaping the carbonated soft drink (CSD) market, with functionality and flavor being two of the main trends impacting the category. This year’s State of the Industry report highlights  how consumer trends are shaping the carbonated soft drink (CSD) market, with functionality and flavor being two of the main trends impacting the category. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98501 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98501-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-carbonated-soft-drink-market-meets-consumer-trends alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) This year’s State of the Industry report on the bottled water category notes how players in the market are incorporating more functional benefits into their bottled water formulations. This year’s State of the Industry report on the bottled water category notes how players in the market are incorporating more functional benefits into their bottled water formulations. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98500 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:51:34 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98500-2026-state-of-the-beverage-industry-bottled-water-category-goes-beyond-hydration Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With rising interest in clean label products, experts note that consumers are paying closer attention to beverage labels, favoring products that provide more transparency and offer simpler ingredients. With rising interest in clean label products, experts note that consumers are paying closer attention to beverage labels, favoring products that provide more transparency and offer simpler ingredients.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98498 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98498-consumers-interest-in-clean-label-on-the-rise The beverage industry has had an interesting start to 2026. Many of the trends shaping the market today feel familiar. The beverage industry has had an interesting start to 2026. Many of the trends shaping the market today feel familiar. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98485 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98485-where-is-the-beverage-market-headed alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Beverage-makers turn to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platforms as a way to ensure proper inspection. Beverage-makers turn to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platforms as a way to ensure proper inspection.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98496 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98496-inspection-equipment-allows-for-smoother-beverage-operations jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) To help bring some excitement to drink menus looking to capitalize on soccer fever, Abstract Ice is supporting that energy with its soccer ball-shaped ice piece. To help bring some excitement to drink menus looking to capitalize on soccer fever, Abstract Ice is supporting that energy with its soccer ball-shaped ice piece.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98491 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98491-taking-drinks-to-the-next-level