Warehouse automation can eliminate labor, control pre-distribution functions, reduce capital expense and improve distribution productivity.

In this Q&A with Beverage Industry, the GoTab CEO and founder details what prompted his influence for the company and how today’s foodservice and on-premise trends have evolved in wake of the pandemic and other consumer trends.

Direct-to-consumer opportunities are limited for craft spirits purveyors, especially compared with wine, but a November 2022 report shows regular craft spirit drinkers would like the option.

Consumers expected to gravitate toward “less is more” regarding color, packaging and design, experts note.

The cost tracking of production is a never ending task for those responsible for recording, compiling and analyzing raw and packaging materials costs to determine realistic, accurate and beneficial data upon which to base selling prices in complicated and diverse markets.

For those who look to January as a way to reduce alcohol intake, new research from consumer insights platform Veylinx suggests that abstinence events like “Dry January” are more than just a fad.

As consumers embrace unconventionality, beverage-makers are developing new products that support that sentiment. Trends reports show that inspiration even is coming from outside the planet.

Containers represent the epitome of constant change syndrome as evidenced in each material used. From an operations perspective, each container material can exemplify some of the important changes and impacts that have occurred.

When it comes to the super-premium wine and spirits markets, demand for these products have remained intact throughout the year. However, with inflation impacting consumers’ pocketbooks what does that mean for super-premium wine and spirits going forward?

From expanding gifting beyond the traditional holiday season to the resurgence of in-person work events, a new, Drizly report highlights how professionals are approaching beverage alcohol in the workplace.