Beverage Industry Top Stories

5 Smarter Mileage Strategies to Help Beverage Fleets Cut Fuel Costs

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

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.

Clearing the air

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ingredient suppliers address some points of confusion when it comes to defining the term “clean label” and discuss how it can be clarified.

Davidson’s Organic celebrates 50 years with new launches

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Davidson’s Organics celebrates its 50th anniversary by embracing its past and launching new innovations to entice consumers.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Preference shifts impact spirits, wine markets

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Beer market navigates trends, challenges

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Consumers’ bevy of beverage choices is not just affecting legacy brand performance but entire markets.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Sports, protein drinks serving consumers throughout the day

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Dairy alternative market shifts gears

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Energy drinks, shots market embraces innovation, functionality

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:08:59 -0400

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.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Coffee remains consumers’ staple beverage

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

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.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Tea market finds footing by utilizing functional, convenience benefits

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Juice market finds new footing with consumers

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this year’s State of the Industry report, experts share the new ways that the juice market is staying fresh with consumers.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Carbonated soft drink market meets consumer trends

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Bottled water category goes beyond hydration

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:51:34 -0400

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.

Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month | June 2026

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Beverage Industry has selected eight new beverage products introduced in June 2026.

Consumers’ interest in clean label on the rise

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Where is the beverage market headed?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The beverage industry has had an interesting start to 2026. Many of the trends shaping the market today feel familiar.

Inspection equipment allows for smoother beverage operations

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Beverage-makers turn to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platforms as a way to ensure proper inspection.

Taking drinks to the next level

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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.

Secondary packaging helps beverage brands increase engagement with consumers

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Consumer interests and engagement are influencing secondary packaging as brands are turning to recyclable materials as well as digital solutions.

Consumers seek more than hydration from drink mixes

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The performance by the drink mixes market is due mainly to health and wellness benefits, lifestyle alignment and flavor expansion, experts detail.

Beverage brands utilize natural energy ingredients to appeal to consumers

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Beverage-makers are utilizing natural energy solutions in formulations to support clean label and sustained energy needs.

Foodservice combats challenges with innovative offerings

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Despite inflation and sociopolitical factors, experts highlight how the foodservice channel is leaning into value, quality, and new offerings to meet consumers where they’re at.

Plant waters support consumers’ refreshment, wellness needs

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Plant waters continue steady performance in the market with products supporting consumer need states around hydration, wellness and plant-based diets.

Circana New Product Pacesetters reveals shift in how consumers discover, choose products

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Circana unveils 2025 New Product Pacesetters as top innovations drive $6.2 billion in year-one sales.

Beverage brands show their patriotism

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As Brand Keys’ 25th annual Most Patriotic Brands survey highlights the top brands and categories that consumers view as patriotic, the market is seeing more brands release products and packaging to celebrate America’s 250^th birthday.

The Free, Organic Myth: What Beverage Marketers Keep Getting Wrong About Acquisition Costs

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Organic versus paid debate is a false binary for beverage marketers as they evaluate marketing strategies.

Predicting, or Just Monitoring? Why True Reliability Must Move Beyond Mere Data Collection

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

In beverage manufacturing, where high-speed production lines, strict sanitation schedules and narrow downtime windows leave little room for error, the ability to anticipate equipment failure can directly impact output, product quality and profitability.

Functional Beverages: The New Soda Wars

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Today’s beverage aisle is a chaotic collision of function, flavor, lifestyle and identity, with functional beverage brands often have to win over consumers in seconds as its packaging serves as a billboard.

Rise of cold foam systems prompts hydrocolloid support

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The popularity of cold foams on coffee, tea, and similar beverages both hot and cold continues to grow at a rapid pace.

Building a modern beverage facility

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Experts share the benefits of using an architect-led design build for beverage operations.