Used to place content in the featured area of the home page https://www.bevindustry.com/rss/5042-beverage-industry-top-stories en-us 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 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 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 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 Coffee and tea have long been embedded in daily life, but the expectations surrounding these everyday staples are undergoing change. Coffee and tea have long been embedded in daily life, but the expectations surrounding these everyday staples are undergoing change. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98631 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98631-coffee-and-tea-habits-evolve Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Despite inflation and a shift in consumer preferences, experts note that the U.S. coffee and RTD coffee market remain stable. Despite inflation and a shift in consumer preferences, experts note that the U.S. coffee and RTD coffee market remain stable. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98619 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98619-convenience-customization-keeps-coffee-market-stable jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) The popularity of fall seasonal beverages often is led by pumpkin, but beverage-makers are expanding beyond this seasonal fruit. The popularity of fall seasonal beverages often is led by pumpkin, but beverage-makers are expanding beyond this seasonal fruit.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98622 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98622-fall-beverages-supply-more-than-just-pumpkin Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) The Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) recently presented findings from its first “Body of Science” study, highlighting several disparities in how women hydrate and fuel their bodies. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) recently presented findings from its first “Body of Science” study, highlighting several disparities in how women hydrate and fuel their bodies.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98616 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98616-gatorade-addresses-disparities-in-how-women-hydrate alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Beverage formulations that support women’s health appeal to women at all stages of life, offering benefits that range from mood and energy to skin health. Beverage formulations that support women’s health appeal to women at all stages of life, offering benefits that range from mood and energy to skin health. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98609 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98609-beverage-makers-find-fitting-solutions-to-support-womens-health Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Broader shifts toward social media-driven wellness trends and growing demand for clean, transparent ingredients have created conditions for wellness shots to take off. Broader shifts toward social media-driven wellness trends and growing demand for clean, transparent ingredients have created conditions for wellness shots to take off.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98606 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98606-consumers-turn-to-wellness-shots-for-functional-attributes jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Dirty soda’s market strength is being attributed to awareness, customization trends, and flavor exploration. Dirty soda’s market strength is being attributed to awareness, customization trends, and flavor exploration.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98593 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98593-dirty-sodas-are-coming-home 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/98592 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98592-top-oems-update-their-cabover-options-for-urban-environments 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) This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. beer market highlights the contrasting performances of the category’s segments as super-premium domestics, non-alcohol and hard cider segments deliver positive performance. This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. beer market highlights the contrasting performances of the category’s segments as super-premium domestics, non-alcohol and hard cider segments deliver positive performance.

]]> 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