During the past few years, beverage companies of all sizes have dramatically stepped up their efforts to literally “change the face” of the beverage industry as they strive for more diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

To streamline operations in the beverage warehouse, robotics handle repetitive tasks such as picking, packing and palletizing.

Beverage fleets for light delivery and field sales applications are becoming a popular target for electrification. As a result, some of the top OEMs have either released commercial electric vans in the past couple of years or have recently announced plans to do so in the very near future.

As beverage warehouses adjust to a growing number of SKUs, voice-guided technology is supporting more accurate picks while promoting a safer environment for employees.

Performance beverages were once a go-to solution only for athletes and fitness-minded consumers, but recently more and more consumers are turning to these products to enhance their everyday lives.

Sustainable practices, including recycling, are influencing consumer behavior and ultimately consumer packaged goods manufacturers to seek out package solutions like cartons and bag-in-box.

Despite no legalization at the federal level, CBD ingredients in beverages are hitting the market fast. CBD sales in the United States grew 20% in 2020, but is a slowdown from 2019, states Euromonitor International.

With sales of RTD cocktails posting double-digit growth, Post Meridiem Spirits Co. is supplying consumers with authentic, ready-to-serve cocktails that have a bar-quality taste.

The complexities of packaging lines are being impacted by factors, having an effect on the line speeds.

As the pandemic put an extra halo on bottled water, the category has continued to show growth across many segments, particularly sparkling as more consumers switch to the format in the name of health and wellness.