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When media began covering the horrific event, many companies and organizations announced donations and other assistance to help disaster relief and recovery.

Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey launched a new augmented reality app. Atay Ice Tea unveiled its Cleansing Spicy Lemon Ginger. Busch Beer and Big Buck Hunter are teaming up to support wildlife conservation.

In an Insights published in September from Nielsen titled “How the Coffee Category Became a Hot Bed of Innovation for the U.S. Grocery Market,” the market research firm reports that dollar sales for ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee accounted for $3 billion for the 52 weeks ending July 27.

Food safety, health-and-wellness and clean-label trends are influencing more beverage-makers to invest in high-pressure processing (HPP) equipment.

Perhaps the biggest fleet-related issue that probably isn’t going away any time soon is the shortage of drivers, especially those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

During a cultural immersion trip to Baja, Hungary and Hatzfeld, Romania, Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann and a group of 92 members of the Danube Swabians immersed themselves in cultural programs, singing, dancing and tasting new wines, beers and schnapps.

Rosé wine is among of the most popular beverage trends in the U.S. market at this time, so it’s no wonder that the readers of Beverage Industry felt the need to give accolades to the latest brand to hit the market.

According to a January Insights from Nielsen titled “Tops of 2018: Tequila Drove Spirit Category Growth in 2018,” mezcal, a smaller sub-category of tequila, posted the highest growth rate in 2018.

As bars and restaurants see a growing sect of consumers abstaining from alcohol beverages, operators are getting creative with their drink menus in order to encourage consumers to visit the establishment but for an alcohol-free evening.

The relatively simple topic of space can become a major issue when analyzing and evaluating the beverage industry supply chain.