With summer just around the corner, the flavors associated with the long, hot days are in high demand. For the readers of Beverage Industry, the same rings true when selecting their favorite new product.
In the midst of COVID-19, the beverage industry faces important production, economic, market and environmental challenges. Corporate goals to address water usage, multi-tiered sanitizing solutions and sustainability present new operational challenges, particularly as plant and food safety rises in importance.
Many entrepreneurs who have great new food and beverage ideas are waiting to see what happens with COVID-19, but that might not be best approach when looking at the traditional timeline.
With so much difficult news to digest, it can be hard to find something to inspire a smile. However, the response from the spirits community not only got my chin up, but continues to amaze me each passing day.
During this unprecedented time in history, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on the supply chain, causing bars, restaurants and retailers to close, tradeshows to be shuttered, and living rooms to turn into workplaces and schools.
Drake’s facilities can produce up to 20 million 2-ounce packets per month
May 6, 2020
Drake’s Organic Spirits announced plans to donate up to 1 million ounces of hand sanitizer to medical facilities, law enforcement personnel, EMTs and other first responders who answer emergency calls and place themselves in harm’s way.
Brands partner for “Better Our Planet” campaign benefitting U.S. forests
May 6, 2020
In response to the rising demand for sustainably packaged water, Boxed Water Is Better has partnered with Kum & Go over the past two years to offer an alternative to plastic water bottles across their locations in 11 states.