The value proposition presented by warehouse clubs — offering lower average costs per item through bulk buying — prompts a jump in sales share for major warehouse club stores, research shows.

As consumers today work to pay their bills and buy groceries, data shows that mass merchandisers are serving as a go-to channel to stretch their dollars. 

Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council unveiled their Top 10 anticipated food and beverage trends for 2025 in the retailer’s 10th annual Trends predictions report. 

With consumers’ brains in overdrive, many are turning to beverages that support their mental well-being.

With more consumers seeking reduced-sugar or sugar-free drinks, experts note that beverage-makers are turning to sweeteners such as stevia, erythritol, monk fruit and allulose to deliver products without sacrificing on taste.

As physical fitness remains top of mind for those seeking healthier lifestyles, experts note that today’s consumers not only are turning to sports drinks to deliver on recovery, but also seek such drinks to help meet overall wellness goals.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented with an array of ingredient samples, interactive demos and product tastings.

Experts note that convenience, drinkability and protein content are key drivers of the performance beverage market.

Experts note that shifts in consumer behavior have caused beverage brands to find new ways to deliver on fortification and personalization.

With consumers’ wellness approach toward weight management, experts highlight how demand for nutritious drinks that support overall well-being is transforming the industry. 

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.

Today’s performance beverages have evolved beyond providing energy, but also are supporting broader health and wellness goals.

From offering consumer insights, enhancing product development to supply chain optimization, experts weigh in on how AI solutions are transforming the beverage industry. 

Malibu, a brand of Pernod Ricard, New York, unveiled its new summer campaign in partnership with TV personality Paige DeSorbo to bring the vacation anytime, anywhere. 

The highly anticipated Season 3 of FX’s “The Bear” is just days away, and Stella Artois is returning for its starring role at the dining table.

Consumers have hit the road and air this summer, creating more eyeballs on out-of-home ad campaigns. Clear Channel Outdoor offers insights on how beverage brands can create campaigns to help support their summer sales goals.

Manufacturer of both pre-engineered standard and custom-designed conveyor solutions Multi-Conveyor recently built a new series of conveyor technologies.

The demands of today’s global markets are rigorous.

For beverage manufacturers looking to tackle the challenge of building a new facility, experts highlight the ins and outs of planning to get the job done, as well as current trends that are shaping the need to build or revamp a facility.

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

Johnnie Walker is unveiling a limited-edition bottle design of Black Label with numbers ranging from 001-456, the number of players featured in the series “Squid Game,” which returns to Netflix on Dec. 26

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.

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

Ingredient suppliers are making moves to aid today’s beverage-makers. Monin Americas released a Spicy Agave Sweetener, while Kyowa Hakko USA announced the launch of CENTR Enhanced sparkling water.  

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.

Health considerations have impacted the beverage industry by way of fortified beverages. 

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. 

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. 

Cambio Roasters launched aluminum coffee pods for its 100% organic coffee. Cambio Roasters will offer its new aluminum pods in more than 1,000 retailers nationwide as well as through their official website and Amazon.

International Delight, a brand of Danone North America, Denver, Colo., is bringing main character energy to Halloween festivities this fall with the introduction of its creamer bottle costumes, based on two of the brand’s fan-favorite flavors: French Vanilla and Pumpkin Pie Spice.  

Free Rein Coffee Co. and Stetson have come together in a collaboration, and Stetson’s first foray into coffee. Leveraging their shared American spirit, Western heritage and commitment to veterans, the companies launched today two limited-edition Cowboy Coffee Kits, just in time for the holiday season.

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.

Austin, Texas-based Nutrabolt, owner of C4, is shaking up the active nutrition landscape as it announced the rebrand of its C4 pre-workout powders, including new, innovative formulations; an updated look and feel of the product; and the We Hit Harder brand equity platform. 

Pepperl+Fuchs launched a new tablet for professional use in hazardous areas in Zone 2/22, Division 2.

EXIAR now is offering the 1/8 NPT FloodStream Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle for spraying processes where space is at a premium.

KROHNE Inc. highlighted their OPTIMASS 1400 Coriolis mass flowmeter.

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.

This year’s State of the Industry report on juice and juice drinks highlights how juice manufacturers are taking a proactive approach to meet consumers’ health and wellness goals.

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.

Over the next several years it is expected a number of technological trends will drive conversations in the commercial truck tire market.

Force Control Industries, a leader in oil shear technology, unveiled its new MagnaShear motor brakes.

Last year, the EPA unveiled a set of proposals geared toward minimizing the levels of greenhouse gases, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter released into the air. Those standards would apply to light- and medium-duty vehicles and would phase in over model years 2027 through 2032.

Tire and automotive technology supplier Continental Tire introduced the ContiConnect LITE.

Sojo Industries recently launched a track and trace platform for food and beverage brands.

Sparkling Ice announced the launch of a new marketing campaign: Anything But Subtle, featuring Emmy Award-winning actress Annie Murphy, best known for her role as over-the-top celebutante Alexis Rose in “Schitt’s Creek.”

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.

Novato, Calif.-based CG Roxane LLC, maker of Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water announced its Thirst for Progress campaign. The initiative includes a series of creative shorts dedicated to promoting hydration and sustainability throughout the summer season.

Experts share how the bottled water category is performing and what is contributing to that performance. 

The cost tracking of production is a never ending task for those responsible for recording, compiling and analyzing raw and packaging materials costs to determine realistic, accurate and beneficial data upon which to base selling prices in complicated and diverse markets.

In the world of packaging materials, experts note that there is a definite need, and continual demand for shrink and stretch labels from the food and beverage industry.