Distribution topic | Beverage Industry

What beverage distributors, retailers need to know about insuring themselves

Proper insurance coverage allows business owners to focus on development

September 19, 2018

Whether it’s a natural disaster caused by fire, flood or earthquake; an employee who gets injured from accidental slips and falls; property damage; a truck that gets in an accident; or a faulty product leading to lawsuits, there are a number of unfortunate scenarios for beverage distributors, drink retailers, bars, pubs and restaurants that could negatively harm their businesses.

More efficient regenerative beer stabilization using PVPP

September 10, 2018

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In view of the increase in the number of exports beer stabilization is now also an important factor for medium-sized breweries.

National Beer Wholesalers Association educates, advocates for beer wholesaler network

Advocacy and representing 3,000 distributors top goals of NBWA

Barbara Harfmann

September 10, 2018

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Whether it’s the repeal of Prohibition, legalization of cannabis and its impact on the alcohol industry, or the ways in which eCommerce is impacting the sale and distribution of beer, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) has been on the pulse of many hot-button topics during the past 81 years.

The PreView Plus from PRECO Electronics. - Beverage Industry

Fleet managers work to reduce life-threatening accidents

High-tech monitoring devices aid in highway safety

Jeff Cioletti

August 20, 2018

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Here’s some of the latest high-tech safety technology solutions, as well as an aluminum product that helps reduce catastrophic accidents with little high-tech interface.

Guided vehicles commonly share the warehouse floor with human counterparts. - Beverage Industry

Beverage plants boost productivity with automated guided vehicles

AGVs improve bottom line costs

Jamie Popp

August 15, 2018

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The use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), or robotic lift trucks, is expanding as the industry finds ways to transition simple, repeatable tasks to guided or autonomous vehicles, experts say.

Sparkling Ice Mystery Fruit Flavor - Beverage Industry

Digital marketing, social media connects consumers to beverage brands

Augmented reality enables consumer connection

Taylor Karg

August 14, 2018

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Increasing the array of channels, devices and platforms that splinter mass communication into the thousands of niche outlets, allows brands to cater to specific audiences.

Harpoon Brewery Distributing Co. - Beverage Industry

Boston-based Harpoon Brewery operates its own distribution business

Wholesaler arm masters its home market

Jeff Cioletti

July 19, 2018

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Sometimes you want to take care of your own backyard. That’s essentially the reason that Boston-based Harpoon Brewery — now the 18th largest craft brewer in the country, according to the Brewers Association, operates a separate distribution business to serve its home market.

Fiji Water implements new distribution model

Brand takes a direct handle on product delivery

July 17, 2018

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FIJI Water, a brand of Los Angeles-based The Wonderful Company, LLC, announced it will be directly handling its product delivery.

Rendering of 7G Distributing's new office and warehouse - Beverage Industry

Space, automation drive new beverage facility needs

Distributor consolidation continues to impact warehouse operations

Jessica Jacobsen

June 25, 2018

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Through new facility development, some beverage operators are dedicating their capital expenditure budget to the construction of new plants and offices.

Fleet Management Practices - Beverage Industry

Tips to maximize fleets’ productivity

Fleet optimization plans can reduce asset counts, costs

Jeff Cioletti

June 25, 2018

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A team might be delivering to more accounts with fewer miles and hours on the road, but are those vehicles spending enough hours on the road?

This webinar will provide attendees with a basic understanding of SelfSensing pump technology including applications for variable flow systems, constant flow systems, and constant pressure systems. We will also discuss benefits of SelfSensing technology as compared to conventional differential pressure control technology.

With a growing beverage market and demand for water to serve a variety of purposes, water quality and microbial control is crucial. Microbial risks occur in ingredients, processing and concentrate, sanitation and maintenance, rinsing, and testing and analysis.