2024 September

This month's issue of Beverage Industry features adventures in coffee consumption, an awakening of innovation, shopper insights, lift truck solutions, and much more!

Wander + Ivy brings organic quality to single-serve wine market

Wine company invests in customized bottling line

Jessica Jacobsen

September 9, 2024

Recognizing the white space of organic wines in the single-serve segment, Dana Spaulding founded Wander + Ivy. To help scale the brand, the company invested in a customized bottling line.

Understanding the potential of influencer content

NCSolutions’ Deirdre McFarland shares insights on creator-generated content

Jessica Jacobsen

August 5, 2024

As brands look to employ creator-generated content as part of their advertising campaigns, understanding how consumers engage and receive this influencer content can be vital to support their brands.

Natural, organic retailers share shopper insights

Sustainability, functionality among trends resonating with consumers

Chloe Alverson

August 26, 2024

Natural and organic retailers anticipate certain consumer trends for the year.

Labeling equipment’s advancements adapt to sustainability trends

Digital technologies work to address evolving container sizes, energy usage

Lauren Sabetta

August 29, 2024

As sustainability is a driving force for change in labeling materials for beverage packaging, experts highlight how labeling equipment is evolving to support these trends.

IFT FIRST showcases latest ingredient solutions for beverage-makers

Functionality, flavor exploration influence prototypes

Jessica Jacobsen

August 19, 2024

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.

Botanicals and adaptogens offer plethora of potential health benefits for beverages

Beverage-makers turn to botanicals, adaptogens to deliver clean label, functional preferences

Chloe Alverson

August 14, 2024

As consumers continue to demand more than hydration from their beverages, manufacturers are turning to new ways to deliver on functionality and clean label preferences.

Lift truck solutions work to transform warehouse operations

Safety, efficiency key to operational success in beverage warehouses

Lauren Sabetta

August 28, 2024

From SKU proliferation to employee safety and retention, experts highlight how lift truck solutions are working to transform beverage warehousing.

High-pressure processing ensures product safety, extended shelf life for beverages

Beverage-makers utilize HPP technology for functional, clean-label products

Chloe Alverson

August 15, 2024

With a multitude of benefits, high-pressure processing (HPP) technology is used by beverage-makers for product like cold-pressed juices and cold brew coffees, experts share.

Sweetener solutions satisfy consumer tastes

Beverage-makers diversify sweetener usage with zero-sugar solutions

Lauren Sabetta

September 5, 2024

When it comes to trends influencing the beverage market, consumers’ preferences for various sweeteners is being expressed through their drink purchases.

Special Report

Artificial intelligence, collaboration efforts assist in new product development research

Beverage-makers prioritize cost advantages, speed to market

Chloe Alverson

August 13, 2024

In today’s competitive market, beverage-makers work to quickly deliver innovative products to capture consumer interest.

Special Report

Licensing brings marketing advantages, consumer engagement

Economic opportunities prove to be beneficial for licensee, licensor

Lauren Sabetta

August 27, 2024

With all the current buzz around brand collaborations, experts highlight some of the opportunities, challenges, and factors to consider when embarking on a licensing partnership.

Diverse consumer demands keep coffee market fresh

Instant, concentrates generating sales for coffee category

Jessica Jacobsen

August 21, 2024

Curating a personalized experience is shaping the future for the coffee market as consumers embrace convenient formats, value-added ingredients.

Electric vehicle FAQs

Get answers to some of the most frequently asked electric-vehicle questions

Jeff Cioletti

September 4, 2024

Even though electric vehicles are commanding a lot of ink, fleet managers and drivers, overall, many have more questions than answers associated with the technology.

Between Drinks

Pumpkin spice season isn’t going anywhere

Beverage-makers bring seasonal drink to alcohol aisle, add natural spin

Lauren Sabetta

September 3, 2024

As the pumpkin spice market is primarily driven by changing consumer preferences toward new and unique flavors, beverage-makers are developing pumpkin spice flavor concentrates, syrups and powders for customization into an array of beverages.

Beverage Beat

Honey offers beverage alcohol new opportunities

Spirits, meads take advantage of honey’s attributes in new product development

Jessica Jacobsen

August 22, 2024

Honey has a rich history in beverage alcohol whether it’s with the creation of meads — a honey wine — or its addition to whiskey. Now the ingredient is finding itself in more spirits categories as brands look to differentiate.

Starbucks names Brian Niccol as Chairman, CEO

Laxman Narasimhan stepping down immediately as CEO, from board

Staff Beverage Industry

August 13, 2024

Seattle-based Starbucks announced that Brian Niccol has been appointed chairman and chief executive officer (CEO). Niccol will start in his new role Sept. 9.

Tilray Brands to acquire 4 craft beer breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co.

Company to add Hop Valley Brewing Co., Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing and Atwater Brewery

Staff Beverage Industry

August 13, 2024

Tilray Brands Inc., New York, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four craft breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago. The acquisition includes Hop Valley Brewing Co., Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing and Atwater Brewery.

Country Water Wines

July 30, 2024

Country Water introduced its new canned wines with the launch of Strawberry As All Get Out, Bless Your Heart Blueberry, Whistle Wetter White Wine and Roll in the Hey Rosé.

King Kongin energy drinks

July 31, 2024

King Kongin LLC entered the energy drink market with the launch of King Kongin, an all-natural coffee substitute made with 100% natural ingredients.

Mezcal Amarás' Americana

August 1, 2024

Mezcal Amarás announced the launch of Americana, a bold and innovative addition to the brand’s mezcal portfolio.

Flyers Cocktail’s Sunset Spritz Hemp THC Cocktails

July 24, 2024

Flyers Cocktail Co. announced the launch of its Sunset Spritz Hemp THC Cocktails.

TEABIRD Hard Sweet Tea

August 7, 2024

Beverage industry veteran Brandon Cason, announced the official launch of TEABIRD Hard Sweet Tea.

Café Bustelo Espresso Style Iced Coffee

July 15, 2024

Café Bustelo announced the launch of its first-ever multi-serve iced coffee collection: Café Bustelo Espresso Style Iced Coffee.

CELSIUS Sparkling Cherry Cola

August 8, 2024

CELSIUS, the premium, lifestyle energy drink, announced the launch of CELSIUS Sparkling Cherry Cola.

Natterjack Irish Whiskey’s The Mistake

July 22, 2024

Natterjack Irish Whiskey introduced The Mistake, an innovative whiskey that marries both Irish and American aging techniques.

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The Finnish Long Drink releases Midnight Sun Variety Pack

August 2, 2024

The Finnish Long Drink released its new Midnight Sun Variety Pack. Inspired by the natural phenomenon occurring in northern Finland during the summer, where the sun never sets below the horizon for up to four months and remains visible at midnight, this pack showcases flavors that reflect the hues of the Finnish Midnight Sun.

7UP debuts total brand design refresh

July 26, 2024

7UP, the lemon-lime flavored beverage, revealed its first total brand design refresh since 2014.

SMOKE LAB Vodka adds new sizes

August 1, 2024

India’s NV Group and SMOKE LAB Vodka announced the debut of SMOKE LAB Classic Vodka in two new formats: 1 and 1.75 liter. The new 1-liter size has been developed specifically for on-premise establishments, while the 1.75-liter size will help increase the brand’s shelf presence in retail establishments.

Clearly Canadian adds aluminum can format

July 18, 2024

The Clearly Food & Beverage Company ULC, producer of the Clearly Canadian line of flavored sparkling waters, now offers six-pack SleekCans of its Originals and new Zero Sugar flavors.

Beverage Industry Magazine

Cover Story

Wander + Ivy brings organic quality to single-serve wine market

Features

Understanding the potential of influencer content

Natural, organic retailers share shopper insights

Labeling equipment’s advancements adapt to sustainability trends

IFT FIRST showcases latest ingredient solutions for beverage-makers

Botanicals and adaptogens offer plethora of potential health benefits for beverages

Lift truck solutions work to transform warehouse operations

High-pressure processing ensures product safety, extended shelf life for beverages

Sweetener solutions satisfy consumer tastes

Artificial intelligence, collaboration efforts assist in new product development research

Licensing brings marketing advantages, consumer engagement

Diverse consumer demands keep coffee market fresh

Columns

Electric vehicle FAQs

Pumpkin spice season isn’t going anywhere

Honey offers beverage alcohol new opportunities

Industry Issues

Starbucks names Brian Niccol as Chairman, CEO

Tilray Brands to acquire 4 craft beer breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co.

New Products

Country Water Wines

King Kongin energy drinks

Mezcal Amarás' Americana

Flyers Cocktail’s Sunset Spritz Hemp THC Cocktails

TEABIRD Hard Sweet Tea

Café Bustelo Espresso Style Iced Coffee

CELSIUS Sparkling Cherry Cola

Natterjack Irish Whiskey’s The Mistake

Packaging News

The Finnish Long Drink releases Midnight Sun Variety Pack

7UP debuts total brand design refresh

SMOKE LAB Vodka adds new sizes

Clearly Canadian adds aluminum can format

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