Jessica Jacobsen

2021 State of the Beverage Industry: Energy drinks flourish as consumers seek functionality

Energy shots hampered by impact of pandemic

July 1, 2021

The functional attributes of energy drinks have helped the category post growth despite the challenges of the pandemic. Although energy drinks recorded 12.6% growth for the 52 weeks ending May 16, energy shots contracted 3.4%.

Channel Strategies

Total foodservice industry down 25% in 2020

Beverage offerings to play key role in foodservice recovery

Jessica Jacobsen

June 24, 2021

The foodservice channel experienced unprecedented sales declines this past year, with beverage sales underperforming in the channel. Yet, experts forecast beverage will be the great differentiator in its rebuild.

Operations

Palletizing equipment evolves to support lighter packaging materials

Adoption of robotics drives innovation within palletizing, depalletizing market

Jessica Jacobsen

June 22, 2021

As packaging materials have become thinner, material handling equipment ― like palletizing and depalletizing machines ― is adapting to ensure warehouse operations protect the efficacy of beverages.

Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2020

Suppliers developing equipment to alleviate consumer concerns with to-go beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

June 15, 2021

Beverage Industry’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, based on 2020 fiscal year sales, reflects the ebbs and flows that different factions of the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage market experienced in less than normal times.

Beverage Beat

Beverage companies invest in a more equitable future

Constellation Brands, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey establish foundations to support minority-owned businesses

Jessica Jacobsen

June 14, 2021

When looking across various industries, representation among minority-owned brands remains low. Although this underrepresentation also affects the beverage industry, more companies are making an effort to reduce this gap through capital investments.

Cover Feature

Beverage brands rally to support recovery of on-premise channel

On-premise specific packaging, new entries could lift channel

Jessica Jacobsen

June 8, 2021

For the U.S. on-premise market, the pandemic last year was the equivalent to a season-ending injury as it forced many operations to shut their doors. Although it has been a difficult 15 months for the channel, beverage-makers are stepping up to support the on-premise community as it looks to rebuild.

Direct-to-consumer models expanding through eCommerce market

Wholesale community reaping benefits of digital mobility

Jessica Jacobsen

June 7, 2021

When it comes to eCommerce, consumers continue to index increased usage. As eCommerce’s influence grows, beverage-makers and wholesalers also are seeing the benefits direct-to-consumer and digital ecosystems can offer.

Consumer behavior changing how foodservice beverage category will progress

Suppliers developing equipment to alleviate consumer concerns with to-go beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

May 28, 2021

The beverage category is evolving its approach with foodservice operators as consumer habits have changed during the pandemic.

Return of tourism aids recovery efforts for craft beverage alcohol

Harvest Hosts offers wineries, breweries, distilleries chance to engage consumers

Jessica Jacobsen

May 19, 2021

With the pandemic hampering the tourism market, craft beverage alcohol purveyors had to get creative to engage with consumers. Harvest Hosts is aiming to connect American RVers with hosts among its 868 winery, distillery and brewery partners.

Distribution

Carts, hand trucks address challenges of beverage delivery

Delivery equipment prioritize ergonomics, durability

Jessica Jacobsen

April 28, 2021

The grind of direct-store-delivery encourages OEMs to develop equipment that supports the safety of personnel while remaining durable for the long haul.

Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

2021 State of the Beverage Industry: Energy drinks flourish as consumers seek functionality

Total foodservice industry down 25% in 2020

Palletizing equipment evolves to support lighter packaging materials

Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2020

Beverage companies invest in a more equitable future

Beverage brands rally to support recovery of on-premise channel

Direct-to-consumer models expanding through eCommerce market

Consumer behavior changing how foodservice beverage category will progress

Return of tourism aids recovery efforts for craft beverage alcohol

Carts, hand trucks address challenges of beverage delivery

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