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Traditional beverage alcohol categories have seen analysts declare doom and gloom or sky high success, but reflection suggest the sun will shine on these categories again.

SupplySide West, which took place Oct. 26-30 in Las Vegas, hosted more than 1,600 companies and industry professionals exhibited. Exhibitors showcased the latest developments in ingredients, formulation, and more.

To meet consumers’ health and wellness needs, functional beverages are seeing an increase in usage as these products address a range of benefits.

According to the latest International Federation of Robotics (IFR) World Robotics 2025 U.S. companies in the food and beverage (F&B) sector have been feasting on flexible industrial robots, driving the number of installations up by 21% in 2024.

In this year’s 2026 Trucks Report, it shows there’s a little something for everyone as we gaze ahead to what delivery truck OEMs have on offer for 2026 and the years to come.

Ease, transparency and personalization are consumer priorities impacting omnichannel shopping, and eCommerce is delivering on all three. 

In this annual feature, Beverage Industry highlights the brands addressing “the extra” that consumers need as the top packages of 2025.

Beverage Industry has selected eight new beverage products introduced in November 2025. 

As consumers’ definition of better-for-you evolves, beverage-makers broaden their use of functional ingredients to meet fortifications trends that support physical and mental well-being.

As wellness trends continue to be at the forefront of beverage innovation, experts highlight how brands are leveraging tea’s broad spectrum of functional properties.