Beverage Industry Top Stories Used to place content in the featured area of the home page https://www.bevindustry.com/rss/5042-beverage-industry-top-stories en-us Brand licensing moves well beyond one-off products Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) The beverage market has seen more non-alcohol brands embark on licensing partnerships with food and candy brands.Meanwhile, brand licenses also are crossing lines with non-alcohol products venturing into alcohol. The beverage market has seen more non-alcohol brands embark on licensing partnerships with food and candy brands.
Meanwhile, brand licenses also are crossing lines with non-alcohol products venturing into alcohol.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98679 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98679-brand-licensing-moves-well-beyond-one-off-products Delivering more capabilities in robotics jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) When it comes to robotics, the ties to artificial intelligence (AI) weren’t always so linked, but experts note that those connections have grown in recent years. When it comes to robotics, the ties to artificial intelligence (AI) weren’t always so linked, but experts note that those connections have grown in recent years.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98713 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98713-delivering-more-capabilities-in-robotics Ingredients that help drive performance jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) With interest in performance beverages on the rise, beverage-makers are turning to a variety of ingredient solutions for pre-, during and post-activities. With interest in performance beverages on the rise, beverage-makers are turning to a variety of ingredient solutions for pre-, during and post-activities.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98706 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98706-ingredients-that-help-drive-performance Beverage-makers turn to carton, pouches for flexibility Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Alongside flexibility and sustainable attributes, experts highlight the benefits that carton and pouches have to offer. Alongside flexibility and sustainable attributes, experts highlight the benefits that carton and pouches have to offer.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98704 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98704-beverage-makers-turn-to-carton-pouches-for-flexibility Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month | September 2026 Beverage Industry has selected eight new beverage products introduced in September 2026. Beverage Industry has selected eight new beverage products introduced in September 2026. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98716 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98716-readers-choice-new-product-of-the-month-september-2026 Combining technologies Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Rather than manual and automated picking as an either/or decision, experts note that voice-picking technology is playing an important role within beverage warehouse’s broader automation strategy. Rather than manual and automated picking as an either/or decision, experts note that voice-picking technology is playing an important role within beverage warehouse’s broader automation strategy.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98691 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98691-combining-technologies Clean fleets support safer driving culture Proper vehicle cleaning is about much more than aesthetics. There’s a direct causal link between vehicle cleanliness and safety. Proper vehicle cleaning is about much more than aesthetics. There’s a direct causal link between vehicle cleanliness and safety.  

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98714 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98714-clean-fleets-support-safer-driving-culture Voice-picking helps create more efficient beverage warehouses Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) As beverage operations continue to navigate SKU proliferation, experts highlight how voice-picking systems can help manage this complexity by providing precise, step-by-step instructions directly to the operator. As beverage operations continue to navigate SKU proliferation, experts highlight how voice-picking systems can help manage this complexity by providing precise, step-by-step instructions directly to the operator. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98673 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98673-voice-picking-helps-create-more-efficient-beverage-warehouses Robotics adapts to existing beverage warehouses jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Robotics technology is bringing automation support to end-of-line tasks in beverage warehouses. Robotics technology is bringing automation support to end-of-line tasks in beverage warehouses.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98698 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98698-robotics-adapts-to-existing-beverage-warehouses Flavor innovations, wellness benefits offer bottled water manufacturers opportunities jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Hydration needs are keeping consumers reaching for bottled water data shows. Hydration needs are keeping consumers reaching for bottled water data shows.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98696 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98696-flavor-innovations-wellness-benefits-offer-bottled-water-manufacturers-opportunities Sustainable measures prompt beverage-makers’ interest in cartons, pouches Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Beyond consumer demand, recycling and other sustainability measures are having an impact on beverage packaging and the materials being used, prompting interest in cartons, pouches. Beyond consumer demand, recycling and other sustainability measures are having an impact on beverage packaging and the materials being used, prompting interest in cartons, pouches.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98669 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:44:29 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98669-sustainable-measures-prompt-beverage-makers-interest-in-cartons-pouches Performance beverages offering more benefits for consumers jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) As consumers take greater control of their health and well-being, performance beverages that were once designed to fuel athletic and fitness activities also are being incorporated into broader wellness goals. As consumers take greater control of their health and well-being, performance beverages that were once designed to fuel athletic and fitness activities also are being incorporated into broader wellness goals.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98670 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98670-performance-beverages-offering-more-benefits-for-consumers Beverage-makers turn to botanicals, adaptogens for functional benefits alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Experts share that beverage makers are utilizing botanicals and adaptogens within functional formulations. Experts share that beverage makers are utilizing botanicals and adaptogens within functional formulations. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98676 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98676-beverage-makers-turn-to-botanicals-adaptogens-for-functional-benefits Convenience stores shift offerings based on consumer preference alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) The convenience channel remains popular among consumers thanks to its affordability and array of options. The convenience channel remains popular among consumers thanks to its affordability and array of options. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98652 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98652-convenience-stores-shift-offerings-based-on-consumer-preference Cann beverages appeal to sober curious, cannabis curious consumers alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Founded in 2019 as an “all-natural social tonic,” Cann sits at the intersection of sober curiosity and cannabis curiosity. Founded in 2019 as an “all-natural social tonic,” Cann sits at the intersection of sober curiosity and cannabis curiosity.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98657 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98657-cann-beverages-appeal-to-sober-curious-cannabis-curious-consumers Beverages bring increasing value to restaurants jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Foodservice operators see value in diverse beverage portfolios with franchise brands introducing new creations and ways for consumers to customize their drinks. Foodservice operators see value in diverse beverage portfolios with franchise brands introducing new creations and ways for consumers to customize their drinks.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98677 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98677-beverages-bring-increasing-value-to-restaurants College students seek function, flavor from campus dining Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) This fall semester, functional meals and beverages are top of mind for college students, influencing campus dining, according to Chartwells Higher Education. This fall semester, functional meals and beverages are top of mind for college students, influencing campus dining, according to Chartwells Higher Education.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98674 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98674-college-students-seek-function-flavor-from-campus-dining RTD has become easy to try, but much harder to love Spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) has become remarkably good at getting consumers to say “yes” the first time. Spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) has become remarkably good at getting consumers to say “yes” the first time.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98671 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98671-rtd-has-become-easy-to-try-but-much-harder-to-love Gulf Distributing invests in the future jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) As one of the leading beverage distributors in the Southeast, Gulf Distributing Company, Mobile, Ala., has shown its willingness to invest in the future of its operations. As one of the leading beverage distributors in the Southeast, Gulf Distributing Company, Mobile, Ala., has shown its willingness to invest in the future of its operations.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98663 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98663-gulf-distributing-invests-in-the-future 2026 Wholesaler of the Year: Gulf Distributing Company jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Representing more than 1,000 brands and employing more than 1,300 people across Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, Gulf Distributing Company has developed a family-owned business that embraces history and innovation. Representing more than 1,000 brands and employing more than 1,300 people across Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, Gulf Distributing Company has developed a family-owned business that embraces history and innovation.
 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98628 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98628-2026-wholesaler-of-the-year-gulf-distributing-company Insights on proper tire maintenance, safety for fleets Trucks have continued to maintain their niche in America as a preferred option for urban delivery, with many top OEMs offering low cab forward options. Trucks have continued to maintain their niche in America as a preferred option for urban delivery, with many top OEMs offering low cab forward options.
 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98654 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98654-insights-on-proper-tire-maintenance-safety-for-fleets Wellness trends prompt growth for natural and organic retailers Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) As today’s shoppers continue to prioritize products they perceive as healthier, cleaner and more functional, experts note that natural and organic retailers remain one of the brighter spots in U.S. grocery. As today’s shoppers continue to prioritize products they perceive as healthier, cleaner and more functional, experts note that natural and organic retailers remain one of the brighter spots in U.S. grocery. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98624 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98624-wellness-trends-prompt-growth-for-natural-and-organic-retailers Labeling equipment adapts to growing beverage portfolios, customer needs jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Labeling equipment is adapting to growing portfolios and sustainability trends influencing beverage innovations. Labeling equipment is adapting to growing portfolios and sustainability trends influencing beverage innovations.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98647 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98647-labeling-equipment-adapts-to-growing-beverage-portfolios-customer-needs High-pressure processing expands beyond juice alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Experts within the high-pressure processing (HPP) industry share how beverage manufacturers can utilize the technology for more applications than cold-pressed juice. Experts within the high-pressure processing (HPP) industry share how beverage manufacturers can utilize the technology for more applications than cold-pressed juice.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98603 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98603-high-pressure-processing-expands-beyond-juice Forklifts and lift truck technologies cater to specific needs of beverage warehouses alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Experts share how beverage operations are utilizing forklifts and lift truck technologies, and how those have evolved in recent years. Experts share how beverage operations are utilizing forklifts and lift truck technologies, and how those have evolved in recent years. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98604 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98604-forklifts-and-lift-truck-technologies-cater-to-specific-needs-of-beverage-warehouses IFT FIRST addresses top issues in food science jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors featured an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions. The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors featured an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98642 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98642-ift-first-addresses-top-issues-in-food-science Sweetener systems evolve to meet consumer preferences Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With rising interest in natural ingredients and clean label, experts highlight that the sweeteners market is being shaped by more than a broad desire to consume less sugar. With rising interest in natural ingredients and clean label, experts highlight that the sweeteners market is being shaped by more than a broad desire to consume less sugar. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98623 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98623-sweetener-systems-evolve-to-meet-consumer-preferences BACARDÍ builds on brand, rum’s legacy jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Although National Rum Month might be coming to close as August wraps, the spirit’s role in consumers’ imbibing celebrations continues to shine and BACARDÍ Rum is helping to build upon that legacy. Although National Rum Month might be coming to close as August wraps, the spirit’s role in consumers’ imbibing celebrations continues to shine and BACARDÍ Rum is helping to build upon that legacy.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98633 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98633-bacardi-builds-on-brand-rums-legacy Masking solutions ensure quality taste in functional beverages alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) With the increased popularity of functional beverages, formulators utilize masking ingredients to balance off-notes. With the increased popularity of functional beverages, formulators utilize masking ingredients to balance off-notes. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98595 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:21:06 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98595-masking-solutions-ensure-quality-taste-in-functional-beverages PACK EXPO International 2026 spotlights sustainability Taking place Oct. 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, PACK EXPO International 2026 will feature 2,600 exhibitors and 48,000 attendees from 40-plus vertical markets. The event gives attendees access to machinery, materials, automation, and sustainability-focused solutions in action. Taking place Oct. 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, PACK EXPO International 2026 will feature 2,600 exhibitors and 48,000 attendees from 40-plus vertical markets. The event gives attendees access to machinery, materials, automation, and sustainability-focused solutions in action.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98632 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98632-pack-expo-international-2026-spotlights-sustainability