Beverage Industry Magazine

This month's issue of Beverage Industry features the 2024 Wholesaler of the Year: Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, responding to regulation, investing in the future, and much more!

2024 Wholesaler of the Year: Silver Eagle Distributors Houston

Community engagement, diverse portfolio keep beer distributor at forefront of market

Jessica Jacobsen

November 7, 2024

With more than 1,100 employees who serve Greater Houston, including the counties of Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery, Silver Eagle Houston has built a portfolio of alcohol and non-alcohol products, led by Anheuser-Busch, Constellation Brands and Mark Anthony Brands, that hits all the key needs of its consumers.

Affordability helps mass merchandisers resonate with shoppers

Price, partnerships draw consumers to mass market retailers

Jessica Jacobsen

October 21, 2024

As consumers today work to pay their bills and buy groceries, data shows that mass merchandisers are serving as a go-to channel to stretch their dollars.

The upside to equipment leasing

Leasing equipment helps boost operational efficiency

Lauren Sabetta

October 28, 2024

As the Federal Reserve enacted its first interest rate cuts since the pandemic, an industry expert highlights how leasing enables operations to optimize costs and boost operational efficiency.

Warehouse software solutions aim to improve safety, efficiency and worker conditions

Rise of eCommerce, SKU proliferation place greater demands on software

Chloe Alverson

October 23, 2024

SKU proliferation throughout the beverage industry has impacted warehouse software solutions and how to provide solutions to beverage manufacturers.

Up Close With

Nowadays aims to ‘put a new spin on drinking’ with THC beverages

Cannabis company’s portfolio includes a variety of THC doses, beverage formats

Chloe Alverson

October 14, 2024

The Los Angeles-based THC beverage brand Nowadays offers alternatives to alcohol with similar buzz.

Special Report

Craft beer market pivots to meet consumer demand

IPA styles dominate, while beyond beer, non-alcohol segments help generate growth

Lauren Sabetta

October 16, 2024

As the beer market expands and consumers have more options to choose from, experts highlight how craft beer brands are positioning themselves in a shifting market while catering their products to meet consumer demand.

California law prompts increased interest in natural colors

Innovations in natural color support beverage-makers’ color concept needs

Jessica Jacobsen

October 29, 2024

The signing of California AB-2316 and AB-418 have placed greater interest on natural color solutions as beverage manufacturers consider impact of state’s legislation.

Dairy drinks and alternatives market fluctuates

Consumers opt for dairy, non-dairy beverages for various reasons

Chloe Alverson

October 17, 2024

Shifts of consumption preferences from consumers in terms of dairy and dairy alternatives beverages, impact performance of category.

Plastic bottle manufacturers help beverage operations tackle sustainability goals

Changeover efficacy vital to accommodate new products, packaging

Jessica Jacobsen

October 24, 2024

Given the high interest in sustainability from consumers, today’s plastic bottle manufacturers are taking the steps to ensure their business aligns with what consumers are looking for.

Protein flexes its muscles as consumers look to add more protein to diet

Higher protein content proliferates beverage development

Lauren Sabetta

October 22, 2024

Consumers’ perception of protein continues to evolve with the use of protein-fortified drinks extending beyond traditional sports occasions.

Refrigerated truck and trailer makers focus on greater sustainability

Thermal reduction, all-electric among solutions from truck manufacturers

Jeff Cioletti

October 30, 2024

As more and more beverages require greater investment in climate-controlled trucks and trailers, original equipment manufacturers and trailer manufacturers have made strides to meet these needs as well as support emission-reduction goals.

Between Drinks

The who’s who of online wine shoppers

Boomers, Gen X account for large portion of online wine buyers, research shows

Lauren Sabetta

October 10, 2024

With wine capturing high eCommerce user penetration in the past couple of years, experts examine the demographic factors and consumer behavior driving online wine purchases.

Beverage Beat

What types of alcohol are consumers drinking at home?

Video discussion highlights consumer insights on beverage alcohol

Jessica Jacobsen

October 11, 2024

In a video interview with Beverage Industry, Justin Solomon, category marketing director of alcoholic beverages at ADM, discussed what’s driving innovation in beverage alcohol not only in terms of the products but how consumers are approaching alcohol consumption.