Beverage Industry News

1. Beverage companies release new flavors, campaigns

   SPRiZZi Drink-Co. introduced a new line of flavored craft sodas. Post Brewing Co. launched its first-ever advertising campaign, and Wine Water Ltd. launched O.Vine.

2. Breweries, distilleries ‘go-to’ destinations to facilitate fan engagement

   To educate consumers about the brewing process or how handcrafted spirits are made, many breweries and distillers operate as “go-to” destinations complete with tours, taprooms, samples and merchandise.

3. Univar Solutions announces new distribution deal while Martin Bauer opens new creative facility

   Beverage ingredient suppliers continue to streamline operations through new hires and facilities.

4. AGVs maximize production, ROI for warehouses

   Experts note that the interest and adoption of AGVs rapidly is accelerating in the face of a diminished labor pool and the fact that robotic lift trucks are designed to handle repetitive tasks while allowing labor to be redeployed to more value-added tasks.

5. Pumpkin Spice Creamer

   In time to ring in the fall season, Laird Superfood has brought back its Pumpkin Spice Coconut Creamer. 

6. Club store channel performance holds steady

   Amid the time in retail where eCommerce seems to reign supreme, club stores actually are holding their own and showing revenue growth.

7. Online Labels takes hassle out of barcoding

   The functionality of the tool removes many of the costly elements of custom printing, bringing the cost-per-barcode down.

8. Greetings from the Willamette Valley Wines

   Greetings Wine Co. launched its Greeting from the Willamette Valley Wine series in four varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Rose and Greetings Columbia Merlot. 

9. STōK Cold Brew Coffee offering sabbaticals

   STōK Cold Brew Coffee, a brand of Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America, officially is calling for applications to take a STōK-bbatical and will pay you to pursue what you're truly passionate about.

10. 7-Select Replenish

    7-Eleven, Inc. introduced 7-Select Replenish, an isotonic sports drink that is free from artificial sweeteners and high-fructose corn syrup, the company says.