As equipment manufacturers get ready to reveal their 2019 product plans, we expect to see many more companies plugging in to the future of beverage distribution.
Last year, market research firm The Freedonia Group Inc. reported that Americans used about 390 million plastic straws every day. That is enough straws to circle the earth 2.5 times, it says.
Designed to meet increased consumer demand for Yogi’s products as well as prepare for future expansion initiatives, the new Yogi facility is pursuing a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (or LEED) certification, a first for a tea production facility in the nation, the company says.
In response to the growing amount of plastic water bottle use, JUST Water founders and actors Will and Jaden created a water brand infused with sustainability.
As consumers seek out more premium, functional beverages, beverage-makers are keeping in lockstep by evolving their packaging style and using a plethora of labeling materials that define the design and decorating process of a brand to help products stand out on store shelves.
Brand to acquire all outstanding SodaStream shares
August 20, 2018
Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo and Tel Aviv, Israel-based SodaStream International Ltd., announced they have entered into an agreement under which PepsiCo will acquire all outstanding shares of SodaStream for $144 per share in cash, valued at $3.2 billion, the companies said. “PepsiCo and SodaStream are an inspired match,” said Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), in a statement.
Spirits company encourages consumers, retailers to join hashtag #TheFutureDoesntSuck
July 17, 2018
Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd. and Seattle-based nonprofit Lonely Whale have joined forces to help rid the environment of single-use plastic and to eliminate one billion single-use plastic straws by 2020, the companies said.