2024 June

The June 2024 issue of Beverage Industry features the annual top 100 beverage companies, creating for the shifts of today, embracing the wild side, building for tomorrow, and much more!

Special Report

Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2023

Beverage Industry identifies top performers of past year

June 10, 2024

For the global beverage market, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) seem to be the new normal. Based on 2023 fiscal year sales, this year’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, compiled by the editors of Beverage Industry, has seen a collection of long-running entities exit the list as they merged or were part of an acquisition. Through this M&A activity, we have welcomed more thriving innovators across the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage markets.

JUST ICE TEA’s performance highlights need for authentically brewed tea

Ready-to-drink tea brand adds aluminum can format to lineup

Jessica Jacobsen

June 7, 2024

Recognizing the shifts of consumers’ food and beverage choices, Seth Goldman, Chef Spike Mendelsohn founded Eat the Change, a planet-friendly snack company in 2020 that ventured into the bottled tea business, along with Barry Nalebuff, in 2022 with the release of JUST ICE Tea.

Up Close With

Alaskan Brewing stays true to state’s roots

Craft brewer creates beers with adventure, outdoors in mind

Chloe Alverson

May 17, 2024

Alaskan Brewing was founded out of a passion for beer, the lack of fresh beer in Alaska and an interest in building the state’s economy.

Telematics aid beverage operations inside and out

Future for telematics will see predictive insights take greater focus

Jessica Jacobsen

May 22, 2024

In beverage operations, drivers and equipment operators are striving to deliver product as efficiently and safely as possible, and are turning to solutions like telematics to realize those goals.

Architectural-led designs help beverage warehouses build for the future

Flexibility for future expansion key in planning new facility builds

Lauren Sabetta

May 23, 2024

For beverage manufacturers looking to tackle the challenge of building a new facility, experts highlight the ins and outs of planning to get the job done, as well as current trends that are shaping the need to build or revamp a facility.

Health attributes drive growth for tea, RTD tea category

Sugar reduction trends prompt innovations in RTD tea

Lauren Sabetta

June 5, 2024

As tea is considered to be one of the original functional drinks, experts highlight how the tea and RTD tea category is well-positioned to go on the offensive with innovations that meet consumers various need states.

Direct-to-consumer platforms offer benefits for both brands and consumers

Convenience, prices and products factor into consumers opting for DTC platforms

Chloe Alverson

May 21, 2024

Experts note how the direct-to-consumer channel is impacting beverage categories and sales.

Lifestyle trends drive growth for non-alcohol category

Moderation gaining ground in cocktail, mocktail culture

Lauren Sabetta

May 20, 2024

As lifestyle trends continue to drive growth for the non-alcohol category, brand representatives discuss how innovative products are meeting evolving consumer trends.

Ingredient Spotlight: Hydrocolloids

Hydrocolloids offer multitude of beverage benefits

Ingredient appeals to beverage-makers looking to meet functional, sugar-reduction trends

Chloe Alverson

May 16, 2024

Although hydrocolloids do not provide specific health benefits, experts note that their functional attributes make many of the trendy, health-forward drinks possible.

Beverage brands turn to innovative inks to create interactive experiences

Biodegradable inks, coatings help beverage-makers reduce environmental impact

Lauren Sabetta

May 28, 2024

As the inks and coatings market continues to evolve, experts highlight some emerging innovations that beverage-makers could benefit from using.

Health and wellness goals lift fruit flavors in beverages

Innovations taking cues from global flavor trends

Jessica Jacobsen

May 30, 2024

As beverage-makers look to align taste profiles with the growing demands on health-and-wellness products, suppliers are crafting solutions that support those goals.

Ingredient suppliers spotlight key trends, announce acquisitions

Kemin Industries received Novel Food authorization from European Commission for BetaVia Pure

June 10, 2024

Ingredient suppliers announce acquisitions and pinpoint consumer trends driving color concepts.

Predicting the unpredictable

Differences between predictive, preventative fleet maintenance remain vast

Jeff Cioletti

June 3, 2024

Understanding the differences in maintenance could be the key to major cost savings and reduced downtime.

Beverage Beat

NIL offers new opportunities for athletes, beverage brands

Authentic partnerships vital for successful campaigns

Jessica Jacobsen

May 15, 2024

A budding marketing opportunity for brand owners, NIL is gaining traction, but as beverage companies look to engage in this realm, it is important to understand the dynamics.

The Coca-Cola Co. launches proprietary insights platform, Coca-Cola Lens

New platform provides access to industry trends and insights to help operators grow

Staff Beverage Industry

May 13, 2024

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the launch of Coca-Cola Lens, an insights platform focused on growth, and designed to empower operators in the foodservice and retail industries to make data-driven decisions.

On The Rocks’ Blue Hawaiian

April 26, 2024

On The Rocks Premium Cocktails unveiled its latest addition: the Blue Hawaiian, a vibrant tropical cocktail, marking the first of its limited-time offerings in 2024.

Vita Coco Treats

April 25, 2024

The Vita Coco Co., under its flagship coconut water brand, Vita Coco, unveiled Vita Coco Treats, a new coconut milk beverage.

Q SPICY MANGO MARGARITA MIX

April 22, 2024

Q Mixers unveiled its newest flavor: Q SPICY MANGO MARGARITA MIX.

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Cayman Jack Sweet Heat Margarita Flavors

April 16, 2024

Just in time for spring and summer, Cayman Jack announced the launch of its Cayman Jack Sweet Heat Margarita Flavors.

Táche Pistachio Milk Latte

April 19, 2024

Táche, a plant-based pistachio brand, introduced its ready-to-drink (RTD) Pistachio Milk Latte.

RumChata Pineapple Cream

April 18, 2024

RumChata, a brand of Spirit of Gallo, introduced its RumChata Pineapple Cream, a new flavor made with RumChata’s signature premium Caribbean rum and Midwestern dairy cream.

BIOLYTE powder packs

April 23, 2024

BIOLYTE announced the launch of its first-ever powder packets.

Atomic Brands’ Bikini Island

April 30, 2024

Atomic Brands unveiled Bikini Island, a new line of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails containing a 5% ABV and just 100 calories in each can.

Espolòn Tequila marks anniversary with first-ever limited-edition bottle

May 3, 2024

Espolòn Tequila is celebrating 25 years since the introduction of its signature Tequila Blanco with the launch of a limited-edition celebration bottle ― a first of its kind for the brand ― created by renowned Mexican street artist and illustrator, Edgar “Saner” Flores.

BlueTriton launches aluminum bottles for 5 brands

Company partners with 1% for the Planet

Staff Beverage Industry

April 29, 2024

BlueTriton Brands, Stamford, Conn., announced the release of new aluminum bottle packaging. Five of BlueTriton’s brands will be leading the charge with the new containers — Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Arrowhead and Pure Life.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka introduces 50-ml 4-pack

April 26, 2024

Tito’s Handmade Vodka introduced a new product to its lineup. The 50-ml four-pack is now available at retailers nationwide.

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Celestial Seasonings removes plastic overwrap

April 11, 2024

Celestial Seasonings announced a significant step forward in its commitment to improving the sustainability of its packaging. The global specialty tea brand no longer will include plastic overwrap on the boxes of more than 130 teas.

Beverage Industry Magazine

Cover Story

Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2023

JUST ICE TEA’s performance highlights need for authentically brewed tea

Features

Alaskan Brewing stays true to state’s roots

Telematics aid beverage operations inside and out

Architectural-led designs help beverage warehouses build for the future

Health attributes drive growth for tea, RTD tea category

Direct-to-consumer platforms offer benefits for both brands and consumers

Lifestyle trends drive growth for non-alcohol category

Hydrocolloids offer multitude of beverage benefits

Beverage brands turn to innovative inks to create interactive experiences

Health and wellness goals lift fruit flavors in beverages

Columns

Ingredient suppliers spotlight key trends, announce acquisitions

Predicting the unpredictable

NIL offers new opportunities for athletes, beverage brands

Industry Issues

The Coca-Cola Co. launches proprietary insights platform, Coca-Cola Lens

New Products

On The Rocks’ Blue Hawaiian

Vita Coco Treats

Q SPICY MANGO MARGARITA MIX

Cayman Jack Sweet Heat Margarita Flavors

Táche Pistachio Milk Latte

RumChata Pineapple Cream

BIOLYTE powder packs

Atomic Brands’ Bikini Island

Packaging News

Espolòn Tequila marks anniversary with first-ever limited-edition bottle

BlueTriton launches aluminum bottles for 5 brands

Tito’s Handmade Vodka introduces 50-ml 4-pack

Celestial Seasonings removes plastic overwrap

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