Whether its addressing labor shortages, increasing productivity or accommodating a growing SKU portfolio the incorporation of palletizing and depalletizing systems has become vital for beverage warehouses.

As operational complexity increases in today’s beverage warehouses, experts highlight how voice picking and guided work solutions are helping to achieve goals in fast-paced environments.

The signing of California AB-2316 and AB-418 have placed greater interest on natural color solutions as beverage manufacturers consider impact of state’s legislation.

Setting out to create a canned cocktail suited for his personal lifestyle, Gen Zer Will Blum, CEO and co-founder of Bluebird Hardwater, highlights how the brand differentiates itself in a saturated market.

The increasing interest in functional beverages often focuses on the attributes these ingredients can provide consumers. However, as these beverages and ingredients proliferate, the colors market is playing a vital role in supporting this trend.

BENEO, a functional ingredient manufacturer, has increased global capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibers by 30%, while also reducing specific energy consumption by 35%.

Ingredient suppliers release innovations to support immune health, plant-based food and beverages.

Ingredient companies continue to advance operations with new product launches, facility expansions, as well as a diversified workforces. 

Ingredient companies announce coalitions, new hires and new ingredient solutions to support sugar reduction efforts.

Ingredient companies announced new hires as well as case studies detailing consumer trends influencing new product development.

Glanbia Nutritionals, Chicago, introduced OptiATP, a new optimized form of Adenosine 5-Triphosphate that is stable in low pH/high acid and high heat ready-to-drink beverage processing environments.

Ingredient suppliers are sharing the latest on safety opinions as well as announcing platform expansions and division sales.

Ingredient suppliers are prioritizing sustainability with new hires and innovations.

Ingredient suppliers announce acquisitions and pinpoint consumer trends driving color concepts.

Ingredient manufacturers launch new platforms to expand their capabilities to support the organic and natural beverage sectors.

Ingredient manufacturers announce facility expansions and openings.

Jones Soda Co. announced the launch of 7.5-ounce mini cans with its new Jones Mini product. Jones is selling Jones Mini in 700 Walmart stores nationwide, with more retailers to follow. 

This year’s State of the Industry report on carbonated soft drinks explores how flavor and functionality innovations entice consumers. 

Mountain Dew, a brand of PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced that it is taking on a brand-new visual identity, reclaiming the mountain with a new logo and visual identity. The official rollout of the new visual identity will debut next summer, with packaging hitting shelves as early as May 2025.  

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the highly anticipated regional relaunch of Barrilitos, a cherished Mexican soft drink brand with a rich legacy dating back to 1938. 

The limited-edition L0VE.L0VE Heineken 0.0 packaging is available exclusively at the U.S. Open to celebrate the start of every match and the endless outcomes when enjoying a zero alcohol brew.

Blake’s Hard Cider launched its new Fully Loaded Imperial Cider Variety Pack. The mixed 12-pack of 12-ounce cans now is available across Blake’s Hard Cider’s expansive distribution footprint.

Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, announced the introduction of Michelob ULTRA Zero, a new alcohol-free brew. With only 29 calories, it is an alcohol-free beer that is brewed to remove alcohol with a 0% alcohol by volume.

At its 87th Annual Convention and Product Showcase, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) announced a combined $50,000 donation to support relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. 

This spooky season, Samuel Adams invites consumers to share a cold Sam Adams with a cold Sam Adams through an otherworldly, limited-edition At-Home Séance Kit.

Lone River Beverage Co. announced a new addition to its Ranch Water lineup: Blackberry 

Truly Hard Seltzer is gearing up for fall festivities by dropping an all-new Truly Hard Seltzer Brunch Pack to help consumers brunch from anywhere. This limited-edition pack will be sold nationwide through the end of the year, while supplies last.

The company says it is dedicated to investing in its facilities to fuel economic growth in St. Louis and beyond. 

Punk Bunny’s Anniversary Blend will be available at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes for a limited time.

The coffee company launched an initiative to raise funds for firefighters diagnosed with breast cancer through its Fire Dept. Coffee Club and Fire Dept. Shirt Club.

Onyx Coffee Lab announced the return of seasonal favorites for the holidays, including the limited-edition coffees Framily and Krampus, and the 7th annual Onyx Advent Calendar.

Uncle Matt’s Organic announced the launch of its Ultimate Athlete Pre-Workout Shot, aimed to boost athletic performance, hydrate and reduce oxidative stress.

7-Eleven Inc. has joined forces with ZOA Energy to bring big flavor and bigger energy to participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide. Consumers can head to their local 7-Eleven store to try the new flavor ― Mango Splash ― only available at 7-Eleven.

Innovation Ventures LLC announced an update to its popular 5-hour ENERGY product line. The refresh features a bold redesign of its 16-ounce beverage, enhancements to classic fan favorite flavors and an introduction of two new flavors to the lineup.

7-Eleven Inc., Irving, Texas, is introducing new 7-Select additions to its beverage lineup including a new energy beverage, 7-Select Fusion Energy, and a new premium hydration beverage, 7-Select Rehydrate.

CMO Kyle Watson states that CELSIUS continues to dominate the space and disrupt the market through best-in-class innovation, bringing variation to the category when consumers need it most. 

With so many consumers turning to convenience stores for their energy drink purchases, CELSIUS is working with operators to drive success not only for the brand, but the convenience channel.

French Montana stars in a commercial and a series of digital content pieces for Monster Energy's new flavor, giving consumers an insight into his world, his music and his style.

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced that it reached its 2025 global goal of a 25% improvement in operational water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas, two years ahead of schedule, based on 2023 data versus a 2015 baseline.

Nutrabolt’s C4 unveiled its C4 x Hawaiian Punch collaboration with the launch of its Hawaiian Punch flavor C4 Pre-Workout Powders and C4 Energy drink.

Crown Equipment Corp. announced the availability of the Crown SP 1500 Series order picker.

Emerson’s Nelson AXPC Connection Kits are engineered to fulfill the increased safety requirements of NEC/CEC hazardous location codes, the company notes.

Provider of innovative lighting solutions for machine vision applications, Advanced Illumination, introduced its LL330 Series of Sealed High Intensity Line Lights.

Global technology and software leader Emerson expanded its DeltaV Automation Platform with the DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 2 update for its distributed control system (DCS).

Qual-IS is the latest unique solution by Sidel aimed to merge all activities related to quality control in a digitally, intelligent and integrated way. 

Uncle Matt's Organic is adding a new functional juice-based beverage to its portfolio: Uncle Matt's Organic Superfruit Punch.

Gopuff and Pure Green announced the launch of Gopuff x Pure Green Refreshers, a new line of flavor-forward, cold-pressed juice beverages made with functional ingredients. Co-developed by Gopuff and Pure Green, the Refreshers are now available for delivery nationwide, exclusively on Gopuff.

PLEZi Nutrition, the public benefit company co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, announced its official partnership with renowned actress and global advocate Kristen Bell as an investor and brand partner. 

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.

To remind everyone that summer isn’t over, Tropicana is teaming up with Ciara Miller of the hit show “Summer House” to launch Tropicana Refreshers, the brand’s refreshed line of juice drinks made with real fruit juice and no artificial sweeteners.