October 2017 Issue | Beverage Industry

In the October 2017 issue of Beverage Industry we introduce our Executive of the Year, as well as articles on pioneering tea companies, the latest bottled water stats, and Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods.
Check back throughout October for new content.

Rob Sands Beverage Industry October 2017 Executive of the Year

2017 Executive of the Year: Rob Sands of Constellation Brands

President, chief executive officer build total beverage alcohol portfolio

Amanda Del Buono

October 10, 2017

With the continued success of Constellation Brands and its drive for premiumization and corporate responsibility, Rob Sands has been named Beverage Industry's 2017 Executive of the Year.

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Two Leaves and a Bud Tea Co. pioneers compostable sachets

Tea company named one of 50 Colorado Companies to Watch

Barbara Harfmann

October 5, 2017

The tea company developed compostable pyramid-shaped sachets and was recently named one of 50 Colorado Companies to Watch.

Capital expenditure movement impacts beverage manufacturers, distributors

Volatility of market increases needs for capital expenditures

John Peter Koss

October 25, 2017

The beverage industry, along with electronics, textiles and food, is very volatile in terms of creating and maintaining an infrastructure that has flexibility in capacity and the capability to meet consumer demands on a periodic and sometimes instantaneous basis.

Bottled water growing, but at decelerated pace

Sparkling, imported, enhanced waters benefit bottled water category

Amanda Del Buono

October 9, 2017

After achieving the position of the No. 1 most-consumed beverage category last year, the bottled water category has experienced a deceleration in growth, largely due to its large base.

Organic Growth Chart Beverage Industry October 2017

Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market impacts industry

Beverages No. 4 in organics market

Barbara Harfmann

October 11, 2017

In August, Seattle-based Amazon finalized its $13.7 billion acquisition of natural and organic retailer Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas. The acquisition has translated into big changes not only in the pricing of many natural and organic products sold within Whole Foods stores, but likely will impact the ways that consumers purchase consumer packed goods (CPG).

SIG Combibloc sustainable carton Beverage Industry October 2017

Cartons, aseptic packaging offer beverage-makers more options

Cartons benefit from sustainability attributes

Jessica Jacobsen

October 16, 2017

Among the ways consumers assess sustainability is through the packaging that brand owners utilize. According to packaging material suppliers, sustainable benefits from packaging allow brand owners to showcase their environmentally friendly ethos.

Clean label influencing performance beverages

Beverage-makers seeking natural, functional ingredient sources

Jessica Jacobsen

October 17, 2017

In Beverage Industry’s New Product Outlook survey published in the January issue, the Top 3 latest trends that respondents listed were natural, healthy and organic, aligning with the clean-label trends permeating the market. However, the No. 4 latest trend was energy boosting, suggesting that a merging of these trends could likely occur.

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Chocolate’s mass consumer appeal resonates in beverages

Nutritional drinks use chocolate to add layer of indulgence

Barbara Harfmann

October 18, 2017

As consumers continue to opt for food and beverages to help improve their health and wellness, the richness and indulgence of chocolate likely will remain a dominant ingredient in the beverage market.

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Cummins unveils fully electric Urban Hauler Tractor

Truck manufacturer invests in alternative-fuel technologies

Tom Kelley

October 19, 2017

The company debuted its latest near-zero natural gas engine technology, super-efficient diesel engines and shared its plans to introduce what it says will be a “revolutionary” heavy-duty diesel engine in 2022.

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Voice technology helps beverage distributors serve diverse customers

Pick accuracies realize near-perfect levels, experts note

Jessica Jacobsen

October 23, 2017

Voice-first technology continues to proliferate for consumers. However, beverage warehouses also have seen the benefits of utilizing voice technology as they tackle SKU proliferation within the beverage market.

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Integration of robotics proliferates in beverage operations

Advancing robotic technology offers new solutions

Amanda Del Buono

October 24, 2017

With a growing number of products in the marketplace and an evolving retail landscape, beverage warehouses are faced with a lot of work and a minimal amount of time and manpower to do it. As robotic technology becomes more accessible, it’s helping many manufacturers achieve their operations goals.

October is non-GMO month

Nielsen data shows clean label a mainstream trend

Jessica Jacobsen

October 13, 2017

For the Non-GMO Project, October is a special month because it is Non-GMO Month. As part of the annual celebration, more than 12,000 grocery stores across the United States and Canada are taking part in the month-long event to educate the public and spotlight Non-GMO Project Verified choices on their shelves.

Beer brands sponsor fall festivals

Fall-inspired beverages compliment consumer events

Barbara Harfmann

October 13, 2017

The long-awaited Oktoberfest season officially is here. Many bars, restaurants and retailers promote fall offerings starting in September to get a jump on consumer excitement for fall flavors like pumpkin spice, maple, cinnamon, ginger and apple cider.

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Beverage brands launch fall marketing campaigns

Lime-A-Rita, Mountain Dew announce sports marketing initiatives

October 13, 2017

Heading into fall, beverage brands are announcing new marketing campaigns, several benefiting from sports marketing efforts.

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Beverage companies celebrate partnerships, update image

EFFEN Vodka releases Chicago Cubs limited-edition bottle

Jessica Jacobsen

October 13, 2017

When it comes to sustainability, consumers increasingly are taking brand owners sustainable practices into account when making purchase decisions.

Ingredient suppliers announce study, FDA approvals

Flavorchem unveils new website

October 13, 2017

Flavorchem Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., unveiled its new website.

Taiyo releases green coffee powder

Ingredient improves mental focus, company says

October 13, 2017

Taiyo International Inc. presents a new raw coffee bean ingredient with a wide range of applications. Functional WGCP (whole green coffee powder), derived from raw coffee beans using a patented technology, improves both mental focus and concentration for as long as six to eight hours, helps to reduce and stabilize blood glucose levels, and can act as an appetite suppressant, the company says.

ADM expands portfolio of plant-based ingredients

Company adds green tea, acerola extracts

October 13, 2017

Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) announced that it has expanded its line of plant-based functional extracts to include green tea, an antioxidant blend, and acerola, a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamin C as well as bioflavonoids and other nutritional ingredients, the company says.

Ingredion unveils plating agent

Ingredient to mix evenly into beverage recipes, company says

October 13, 2017

Ingredion Inc. unveiled the N-ZORBIT 2144 plating agent, a high-capacity carrier that allows manufacturers to economically transform a variety of oil- and water-soluble liquids into powdered ingredients, the company says.

Innofill CAN Compact Beverage Industry October 2017

Suppliers release products to improve beverage production

Regal’s dry-running conveyor system saves on water costs

October 13, 2017

Suppliers are expanding their portfolios and helping beverage-makers maintain quality control and uptime.

Beverage companies reach out in wake of Hurricane Harvey

Nestlé Waters North America, Tito’s Vodka support relief efforts

Amanda Del Buono

October 13, 2017

In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which hit southeastern Texas and Florida, respectively, beverage companies have embraced their abilities to raise funds for a cause or donate themselves to help those in Texas, Louisiana and Florida who were impacted by the storms’ devastation.