Barbara Harfmann

Barbara Harfmann, managing editor of Beverage Industry, visits beverage companies for cover stories and facility tours, and writes and edits for the magazine’s print and online components. She also represents the magazine at trade shows and events. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and Public Relations from Illinois State University.

Consumers on the hunt for functional beverages with less sugar

Cannabis beverages create buzz in the marketplace

Barbara Harfmann

October 24, 2019

Nutrition that supports both physical and emotional well-being is thriving.

Robotics technology transforms automation movement

Vision systems and gripping mechanisms more sophisticated

Barbara Harfmann

October 8, 2019

The scissor-like precision and accuracy of robotics technology is boosting efficiency and driving success in beverage plants worldwide.

The Alkaline Water Co. debuted a new flavor-infused Alkaline88 line, which is available in four flavors: Watermelon, Lemon, Raspberry and Blood Orange.

Bottled water bubbles over with growth

Triple-digit growth for sparkling waters

Barbara Harfmann

October 8, 2019

To quench consumers’ thirst for healthy hydration, more value-added waters, flavors and innovative choices are hitting store shelves.

Natural and organic beverages grow in prominence

Beverage-makers release new products with healthy properties

Barbara Harfmann

September 26, 2019

To keep up with clean-label trends, beverage-makers are releasing a wider array of options that deliver functional benefits in addition to refreshment.

Tasting new beverages during European cultural immersion trip

Tours included Unicum Distillery and ‘town of wine cellars’

Barbara Harfmann

September 24, 2019

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.

Crown Equipment's InfoLink 7” Touch Display Module.

Automation impacts forklifts’ data collection, efficiency

Increasing picking efficiency crucial for new forklift design

Barbara Harfmann

September 20, 2019

With increasing automation, new technologies and burgeoning SKUs driving the beverage industry, forklifts now are being used to gather data and intelligence on productivity, cost management and output within warehouses.

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits Executives.

2019 Wholesaler of the Year: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Multi-family beverage distributor grows footprint by local execution

Barbara Harfmann

September 10, 2019

It can be rare in the increasingly competitive wine and spirits world to get a fresh start, but that’s exactly what happened three years ago when two family owned, multigenerational mega distributors of alcohol beverages — Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s — joined forces to become Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS).

High Pressure Processing Equipment - Beverage Industry

HPP leverages clean-label trends

Beverage industry represents about 23 percent of HPP products

Barbara Harfmann

September 9, 2019

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

Shrink and stretch wrappers optimize efficiency, protection

Suppliers release new equipment to provide higher throughput

Barbara Harfmann

September 3, 2019

As beverage warehouses take on more SKUs and distribution centers consolidate, single-source centers must be equipped to handle high throughputs and mixed pallet scenarios. In turn, stretch wrapping equipment must ensure the product’s integrity.

Breweries, distilleries ‘go-to’ destinations to facilitate fan engagement

Bayou Rum distiller opens $8 million Barrel Library and Event Center

Barbara Harfmann

August 23, 2019

To educate consumers about the brewing process or how handcrafted spirits are made, many breweries and distillers operate as “go-to” destinations complete with tours, taprooms, samples and merchandise.

Barbara Harfmann

ARTICLES

Consumers on the hunt for functional beverages with less sugar

Robotics technology transforms automation movement

Bottled water bubbles over with growth

Natural and organic beverages grow in prominence

Tasting new beverages during European cultural immersion trip

Automation impacts forklifts’ data collection, efficiency

2019 Wholesaler of the Year: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

HPP leverages clean-label trends

Shrink and stretch wrappers optimize efficiency, protection

Breweries, distilleries ‘go-to’ destinations to facilitate fan engagement

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