Lauren Sabetta

Winston-Salem

Managing Editor at Beverage Industry

Mother, Writer, Journalist. Daughter of Immigrants 🤹🏽‍♀️. Opinions and typos are my own.

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Enthusiasm for AI-driven drink recommendations on the rise, survey shows

2 days ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

Photo by Thai Liang Lim/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Although research shows that strong emotional responses, such as excitement or nostalgia, can trigger purchase decisions more effectively than logic or rational arguments, a recent survey from DRINKS highlights how today’s consumers are turning to technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), to help select adult beverages.
Product safety, sustainability trends drive global demand for glass packaging

2 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

Image by Ryan McVay/DigitalVision via Getty Images With sustainability top of mind for many industries across the globe, a recent report from Straits Research notes that glass has become a widely preferred packaging material in the food and beverage industry due to its neutral-reacting and recyclable properties.
Functional benefits remain central to sports, protein drink market growth

2 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

In the 1982 hit single “Muscles,” Diana Ross sings about her penchant for strong men. “I don’t care if he’s young or old / Just make him beautiful / I just want some strong man to hold on to / I want muscles / All, all over his body,” Ross sings.
Opportunities abound for relaxation, stress-relief beverages

4 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

Image courtesy of Clean Juice Although the body’s stress response system usually is self-limiting, the Mayo Clinic website notes that when stressors are always present and one always feels under attack, that “fight-or-flight” reaction stays turned on.
Economic uncertainty prompts selective spending, survey shows

4 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

Photo by fcafotodigital/E+ via Getty Images Known for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream, English fashion designer and businesswoman Vivienne Westwood is quoted for saying: “I’m frugal. I’m not a very acquisitive woman. I never waste food. If you prepare your own food, you engage with the world, it tastes alive. It tastes good.”According to a recent survey by Channel Media Group, U.S. consumers also are valuing frugality — amidst ongoing economic challenges.
Joint health solutions see demand across demographics

1 month ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

When it comes to demand for products that support bone and joint health, according to a report by Markets and Markets, the global bone and joint health supplements market is predicted to grow given the rising demand for nutritional supplements like calcium and vitamin D. According to the report, the market is projected to reach $17.6 billion by 2027, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% during the forecast period, 2022-2027.
Sports, recovery drinks extend market reach

1 month ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

As one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, LL Cool J is quoted for saying: “When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.”When it comes to the success of the sports and recovery drink markets, experts note that these categories are “pressing on” with strong growth as consumers of all demographics increasingly adopt active lifestyles.
DSD Technology brings flexibility, visibility to inventory tracking

1 month ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

Image by FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images Benjamin Franklin, American polymath and one of The Founding Fathers of the United States, is quoted for having said, “As we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours, and this we should do freely and generously.” Within the beverage industry, where brands look to innovation to grow distribution efficiency at scale, direct-store-delivery (DSD) technology can bring...
Global online alcohol market enters new era of growth, research shows

1 month ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

A few years ago, when the coronavirus began to spread across the United States, online sales of beverage alcohol skyrocketed. For example, in his Dec.
Beverage-makers turn to coffee ingredients for functionality, flavor innovation

2 months ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

Known for his lyrics with N.W.A. and his solo career, American rapper and songwriter Ice Cube is quoted as saying, “I make a mean cup of coffee, if you give me the right ingredients.”When it comes to the beverage market, demand for coffee ingredients, especially in the ready-to-drink (RTD) space, has risen sharply during the past few years, experts note, helping beverage-makers make a mean cup of coffee.