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The editors of Beverage Industry take a more casual look at industry happenings and trends.

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John Peter Koss
Operations Perspective

Automating the beverage warehouse

Right conditions highlight automation’s place in production, distribution
John peter koss beverage industry
John Peter Koss
January 25, 2023
No Comments

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


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Software solutions for restaurants
Between Drinks

GoTab helps optimize the foodservice experience

Software solutions support in-person, online presence for restaurants
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Jessica Jacobsen
January 20, 2023
One Comment

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.


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Jessica Jacobsen
Beverage Beat

Report highlights consumer interest in DTC craft spirits

80% of regular craft spirits consumers want direct shipping option, survey shows
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Jessica Jacobsen
January 19, 2023
No Comments

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.


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Beverage Trends Cover Photo 2023
Between Drinks

Tropical flavors, tangy tastes to lead beverage development, Flavorman predicts

Clean ingredients, sustainable packages to remain a primary focus
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Lauren Sabetta
January 13, 2023
One Comment

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


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John Peter Koss
Operations Perspective

Bottlers adjust benchmarks for today’s unit sales

Determining the cost per case
John peter koss beverage industry
John Peter Koss
December 16, 2022
One Comment

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.


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Lauren Sabetta Between Drinks

Consumer demand for non-alcohol cocktails on the rise, study shows

‘Sober curious’ movement brings opportunity for brands
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Lauren Sabetta
December 15, 2022
One Comment

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.


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The Coca-Cola Co.
Beverage Beat

Beverage innovations embrace the unconventional

Mintel names space inspiration among trends to watch
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Jessica Jacobsen
December 14, 2022
3 Comments

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.


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John Peter Koss
Operations Perspective

Significant changes with beverage packaging

Packaging evolutions impact operations
John peter koss beverage industry
John Peter Koss
November 21, 2022
No Comments

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.


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O'Neill Vintners & Distillers
Beverage Beat

Where are super-premium wine, spirits headed?

Rabobank report address impact recession could have on super-premium beverage alcohol
Jess 200
Jessica Jacobsen
November 18, 2022
No Comments

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?


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Lauren Sabetta Between Drinks
Between Drinks

Alcohol tops corporate gifting charts, recent poll reveals

In-person holiday events are back, Drizly report shows
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Lauren Sabetta
November 14, 2022
No Comments

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.


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