2024 August

Flavor helps ready-to-drink alcohol go mainstream

Premiumization, expanding beyond core consumers vital for continued RTD alcohol’s growth

August 8, 2024

Experts credit consumers’ affinity for ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol to flavor exploration. With growth from premium RTD cocktails and hard teas, the category has been a positive for the overall beverage alcohol market.

Beverage labels help brands connect with consumers

Sustainability, premiumization drive labeling material innovations

Lauren Sabetta

July 30, 2024

Aside from aesthetics, beverage manufacturers are increasingly looking for labeling materials that support sustainability to stand out from the crowd.

Packaging Equipment: Coding Technology

Beverage packaging providers utilize latest technology

Both print and laser systems aim to innovate, meet sustainability goals

Chloe Alverson

July 24, 2024

Experts share insights on coding technology for beverage packaging.

Value, consumer savings drive growth for club stores

Private label brands help drive shopper loyalty within channel

Lauren Sabetta

July 29, 2024

The value proposition presented by warehouse clubs — offering lower average costs per item through bulk buying — prompts a jump in sales share for major warehouse club stores, research shows.

MALK encourages consumers to be conscious of ingredients

Plant-based milk brand committed to transparency, simplicity

Chloe Alverson

July 18, 2024

MALK’s CEO Jason Bronstad credits the company’s dedication to quality and transparency as driving its rapid growth, as these factors resonate with health-conscious consumers.

Energy drink category expands offerings, appeals to broader base

Sugar reduction, health and wellness trends prompt innovation

Lauren Sabetta

July 25, 2024

With the continued blurring of lines in the functional beverage space, experts highlight how the energy drink category can rise above the clouds by expanding on wellness attributes, variety and accessibility.

Consumer focus on prevention over cure driving immune support ingredients

Biotic ingredients, vitamins aid beverage formulations

Jessica Jacobsen

July 23, 2024

With its complex formulas helping consumers further their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, the functional beverage market has thrived. Detox drinks have benefited from this interest, but is not without its challenges.

Fruit blends appeal to consumers for flavor, health factors

Beverage-makers aim to deliver innovative flavor blends

Chloe Alverson

July 22, 2024

Experts share insights on which fruit blends are currently popular among consumers and why.

Automated guided vehicles provide relief in beverage warehouses

AGVs address labor concerns, safety, quality control and more

Jessica Jacobsen

July 16, 2024

The challenges of today’s labor market have made automated guided vehicles (AGVs) a growing solution for beverage warehouses.

Verifications, new releases heat up ingredient market

Kyowa Hakko USA announces IMMUSE Non-GMO Project Verified status

August 9, 2024

BENEO announces its new CEO while HOWTIAN introduces SoPure Andromeda.

Diesel, gasoline prices remain relatively unchanged, year-over-year

Biodiesel remains most expensive alternatives in fuel options

Jeff Cioletti

August 1, 2024

Compared with last year, summer fuel prices for gasoline and diesel has remained stable. Alternative markets competition still coming from emissions versus price with traditional fuels.

Between Drinks Column

Specialty coffee consumption reaches 13-year high, study shows

Consumer trends prompt new product innovations

Lauren Sabetta

July 17, 2024

A survey conducted by Dig Insights and released in partnership with the National Coffee Association (NCA) and Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) reveals that adult coffee consumption hit a two-decade high.

Beverage Beat

Celebrity-backed activity proliferates beverage market

Backing often tied to vanguard beverage segments

Jessica Jacobsen

July 15, 2024

In the consumer packaged goods space there’s no shortage of celebrity-backed products, particularly beverages. Although proliferating across all segments, alcohol brands are seeing the most activity.

Brewers Association announces retirement of President, CEO Bob Pease

Association retains Kittleman & Associates to lead the search for Pease’s replacement

Staff Beverage Industry

July 10, 2024

The Brewers Association (BA), the Boulder, Colo.-based not-for-profit trade association dedicated to advocating for small and independent American craft brewers, announced the retirement of president and CEO Bob Pease. After 32 years with the Brewers Association, Pease will step down in early 2025 once his successor is in place.

Sunkey Beverage Holdings completes sale of Silver Eagle Beverages

Greg Mitchell named president, Tim Mitchell as CEO

Staff Beverage Industry

July 11, 2024

Miami-based Sunkey Beverage Holdings completed its acquisition of Silver Eagle Beverages, a beer and beverage wholesalers, whose distribution territory includes San Antonio, Bexar County and 12 additional counties in southwest Texas.

Califia Farms Complete Kids

July 11, 2024

Following the launch of Complete, Califia Farms announced the launch of Complete Kids, a nutritious plant-based milk for kids.

Pegasus Distillerie Shooting Star Vodka

July 2, 2024

Pegasus Distillerie, a premium organic spirits brand founded in France’s Burgundy region, announced its arrival in the United States.

Aplós’ non-alcohol Cocktails

June 26, 2024

Aplós announced the launch of Aplós Cocktails, a lineup of ready-to-drink non-alcohol canned cocktails.

Delola Light Margarita

June 24, 2024

Delola, the premium line of ready-to-enjoy cocktails founded by Jennifer Lopez, announced the expansion of THE HOUSE OF DELOLA, with a new Light Margarita cocktail.

Subculture Delta Beverages THC-Infused Cold Brew Coffees

July 3, 2024

Subculture Delta Beverages Inc., a joint venture between Subculture Coffee and Diesel Beverages, announced the launch of its shelf-stable THC-infused cold brew coffees.

Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Hard Tea

June 12, 2024

Jack Daniel’s in partnership with Pabst Brewing Co., announced the launch of the new Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Hard Tea.

Caribe Juice’s WTRMLN ADE

June 25, 2024

Caribe Juice, makers of WTRMLN WTR, announced the launch of WTRMLN ADE, a clean cold-pressed ultra-hydrating lemonade that harnesses the superpower of real watermelon.

Coconut Cartel Blanco

June 14, 2024

Coconut Cartel announced the launch of its newest creation: Coconut Cartel Blanco.

MUG Root Beer adds 2024 World’s Ugliest Dog to cans

July 11, 2024

MUG Root Beer, a new sponsor of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, has upped the ante this year. Wild Thang, the 2024 winner, will be featured on limited-edition cans of MUG Root Beer.

Suntide releases Tropics Variety Pack

June 28, 2024

Suntide, a ready-to-drink (RTD) canned mimosa company, is bringing hot new flavors to Northern California this summer with the official launch of its Tropics Variety Pack. The brand’s first variety pack features four tropics-inspired flavors: Passionfruit, Mango, Pineapple and Guava Strawberry.

Capri Sun launches multi-serve format

June 7, 2024

Just in time for summer, Capri Sun announced the launch of Multi-Serve, a 96-ounce bottle of Capri Sun’s top-selling Fruit Punch flavor, and the brand’s first innovation in nearly a decade.

Don Julio 1942 adds size formats

July 3, 2024

Don Julio has reinvested in its 1942 bottle with additional size formats of 375 ml and 50 ml. After first teasing the bottles at the 96th Academy Awards earlier this year, the bottles are officially available for purchase.