Beverage Industry

2 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Jeff Cioletti

If there’s one area where beverage distributors have consistently intensified their focus over the past couple of decades, it’s vehicle load optimization. In the constant pursuit of logistical best practices and lower operating costs, the beverage industry has increasingly embraced new techniques and tools — many of which weren’t even available to them just a few years ago — to mine efficiencies in the last mile before their products reach the end consumer.

2 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

The old adage “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” is referenced as meaning that copying someone’s behavior is seen as a sign of admiration, essentially giving them a compliment through imitation. Within the beverage space, where innovation coincides with consumer trends, brands often emulate each other based on what is trending upward. And the carbonated soft drink (CSD) market being no different.

2 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

Film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013, the late great Roger Ebert is quoted for having said, “Many thrillers follow such reliable formulas that you can look at what’s happening and guess how much longer a film has to run.”When it comes to beverage formulas, where beverage-makers look to specific ingredients for reliable outcomes, experts note that hydrocolloids remain a critical component in solutions, even as beverage trends seem ever evolving.

3 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Chloe Alverson

With social media, it seems it is easier than ever before to keep up with trends. From the hottest manicure trends to the latest go-to dinner recipe, consumers can browse these platforms to keep a finger on the pulse for just about anything. The beverage industry is another area impacted by trends, especially when it comes to flavor innovations. Carrie Gillespie, senior manager of field sales marketing at Monin Americas, Clearwater, Fla., shares the consumers trends popping up on menus.

3 weeks ago | bevindustry.com | Lauren Sabetta

Award-winning film star with accolades that include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award and a Golden Globe Award, American actress Anne Hathaway is quoted for saying, “Mellow doesn’t always make for a good story, but it makes for a good life.”Today, with a shift in how people are approaching relaxation and what constitutes living a “good life,” consumer interest in cannabis beverages is on the rise.