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

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98643 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98643-readers-choice-new-product-of-the-month-august-2026 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