Taylor Karg

Taylor Karg, former associate editor of Beverage Industry, wrote and edited for the magazine’s print and online components. She also represented the magazine at events and trade shows. Taylor graduated with a Bachelor’s of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Channel Strategies

Foodservice industry regains footing after multiple years of decline

New, innovative offerings play key role in beverage’s performance within the channel

Taylor Karg

June 21, 2022

Following multiple years of downturn, the foodservice industry has demonstrated perseverance and is making a comeback.

New beverage facility builds trend toward continued efficiency

Architectural-led designs help beverage warehouses build for the future

Taylor Karg

May 25, 2022

As the industry continues to navigate a new “normal,” major beverage players are finding innovative ways to weather the storm. Among those players are operators, who tactfully are expanding on existing beverage facilities or building brand-new ones to ensure continued efficiency.

R&D Feature

Consumers incorporate performance beverages into their everyday routines

Plant protein usage increases within performance beverages

Taylor Karg

September 29, 2021

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.

Automation, SKU proliferation create a need for advanced lift trucks

Forklifts equip warehouses with the ability to overcome space constraints

Taylor Karg

August 31, 2021

As automation, SKU proliferation and technology continue to impact the beverage industry, these forklifts have evolved to keep stride.

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Beverage companies aid Hurricane Dorian disaster relief

Bacardi announces $1 million donation

Taylor Karg

October 16, 2019

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

Natural, organic retailers continue upward path

Online retailers also helping channel grow

Taylor Karg

October 16, 2019

Consumers who are taking the steps to live healthier lifestyles are fueling growth for the natural and organic grocery retail channel.

Performance beverage-makers tailor offerings to everyday consumers

Category sees more hybrid, cross-functional beverages

Taylor Karg

October 10, 2019

Many are turning to sports and performance beverages to help them keep up with the demand of their everyday lives.

Convenience store channel remains profitable

Channel reports 16th consecutive year of record sales

Taylor Karg

September 25, 2019

For the 16th consecutive year, United States convenience stores have experienced record in-store sales in 2018.

Beverage Brands adapt to sustainable packaging trends

Industry sees more beverages packaged in rPET, aluminum

Taylor Karg

September 19, 2019

There is hope for the environment as beverage manufacturers and consumers increasingly are implementing sustainable packaging options.

Botanical ingredients enhance function, flavor in beverages

Functional, health and wellness trends help boost category

Taylor Karg

September 16, 2019

As consumers increasingly become in tune with their health, botanical ingredients are straying beyond the beauty industry and moving into the beverage market.

Taylor Karg

ARTICLES

Foodservice industry regains footing after multiple years of decline

New beverage facility builds trend toward continued efficiency

Consumers incorporate performance beverages into their everyday routines

Automation, SKU proliferation create a need for advanced lift trucks

Beverage companies aid Hurricane Dorian disaster relief

Natural, organic retailers continue upward path

Performance beverage-makers tailor offerings to everyday consumers

Convenience store channel remains profitable

Beverage Brands adapt to sustainable packaging trends

Botanical ingredients enhance function, flavor in beverages

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