As consumers become increasingly aware of their sugar intake, beverage-makers must deliver drinks that are sweet with natural sweeteners.

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

Natural sweeteners are looking to deliver sweet solutions while accommodating consumer demands for less sugar content.

Experts note how more and more consumers — not just athletes — are striving to live healthier lives and making conscious decisions about their health.

Experts note that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how prioritizing gut health impacts the immune system and mental health.

Through its new global brand platform and U.S. ad campaign, White Claw is inspiring even more people to seek out genuine, real-world connections — and “Grab Life By The Claw.” 

In conjunction with National Iced Tea Month, Bethesda, Md.-based JUST ICE Tea announced its summer campaign: Tea Marks the Spot. 

Chicago-based Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. is partnering with actor Lamorne Morris to host an interactive pop-up event: Mike’s Jobstacle Course. This immersive experience will prove that every job has its hard days. And a hard day deserves a refreshing-tasting Mike’s Hard Lemonade, the company says.

With its complex formulas helping consumers further their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, the functional beverage market has thrived. Detox drinks have benefited from this interest, but is not without its challenges.

With consumers’ ever-changing energy drink needs and wants, Nutrabolt and its C4 brand have resonated with shoppers thanks to its diverse portfolio. To build upon this, the company is embracing its nimble, innovative mindset for its Active Nutrition business.

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. 

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.

To help consumers through Dry January, bubly sparkling water is making it a little easier for consumers with its “press for bubly” campaign. Consumers have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win their very own, limited run press for bubly button.

When Carolyn Chism Hardy, founder and CEO of Hardy Beverage, learned about the benefits of hydrogen-infused water she used her wealth of knowledge in the beverage market and as an entrepreneur to create health-focused hydration for consumers.

Experts share why consumers and beverage brands are choosing glass packaging, from sustainability to sophistication.

Aside from aesthetics, beverage manufacturers are increasingly looking for labeling materials that support sustainability to stand out from the crowd.

The combination of discount pricing and consumer-initiated brand discovery is a powerful tool for millions of people to save money while providing product manufacturers and service providers with a unique channel to engage new customers.

Initial pilot program testing to launch immediately with select NaLA members to ensure Lifeline and ACP customers can access broadcast programming.

Putting a more secure financial future within reach

A loan designed to help customers get to a better financial situation

Helping customers get to a better financial state

A game-changing lending solution for Wisconsin families

The right lending solution when cash is needed in a hurry

Fusion's Research Uncovers Opportunity in Produce Segment

GoCredit.me offers better data security, more advantages for the borrower

Firsd Tea's new report suggests industry experts view Non-GMO certification as more important to consumers than Fair Trade.

RV Advisor Founder and CEO Gigi Stetler is encouraging RV dealers to get certified to have a competitive edge this holiday season. By getting certified with the RV Advisor, dealers instill confidence in consumers that service is top priority.

TGM has conducted a thorough survey covering interesting dimensions of the pet care market, analysing consumer behaviours and the factors that shape their purchasing decisions for pet products and services.

Watermelon Board Study Reveals Age Demographic Insights

Consumers reported significantly greater optimism about the future direction of mortgage rates, despite showing little change in overall home buying sentiment, according to Fannie Mae data.  Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) for August increased 0.6 points to 72.1, up 5.2 points year over year. Fannie Mae added that a high of 39% of…

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ETSI unveils Augmented Reality Framework enabling multi-vendor ecosystem for industry and consumers

Sophia Antipolis, 24 March 2020

The ETSI Industry Specification Group on the Augmented Reality Framework (ISG ARF) unveils ETSI GS ARF 003, a key specification towards the interoperability of AR components. Today industrial and end users tend to frequently depend on a single provider to deploy AR applications and services. Compliance with the ETSI framework will allow components from different providers to interoperate via the defined interfaces, allowing broader and quicker adoption of AR technology. It will also take account of a growing and dynamic AR market.

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Targeting interventions to benefit public health.

Homeowners are seeking solutions to improve comfort and IAQ. One device that does both is the humidifier.

Condensing boilers save space and time on installation, as installing a condensing boiler is a pretty seamless process for a few reasons.

It’s the contractor’s job to ensure consumers understand the functionality of smart thermostats without becoming overwhelmed by the features and data.

The smart thermostat market continues to get crowded.

Homeowners likely won’t choose to replace unless it’s cheaper than the repair.

Yes, I know that some cereals are available in resealable pouches. But we’re talking about having cereal in resealable bags in the box.

ANALYTICA, a behavioral sciences-based company in Edinburgh, as launched the first service that optimizes packaging using consumer psychology and neuroscience-led customer tests.

As the world continues to grapple with the deadly coronavirus and social distancing guidelines extended through April 30th, a growing number of retailers are using the same technology that has helped with crowd control during holiday shopping to limit potential exposure to COVID-19 for consumers and employees.

Headlines from the past year or so reveal two distinct trends when it comes to packaging for candy and confectionery products.

[This Day] Worried about the continuous misuse of personal data of telecoms consumers, which has exposed them to increased risk of identity theft, coupled with the frequent hacking of customers' online banking app, leading to loss of huge sums of money, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) who doubles as Chairman, Board of Governors, National Judicial Institute, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has stressed the need for improved strategies and innovation that will protect consumers' data, as well as online transactions.

Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its 2024 Home Delivery Sustainability Report: The Environmentally Conscious Consumer Under Pressure survey, which examined online consumer sentiment of retailers’ sustainability practices around their delivery operations.

Frank Indiviglio, NOAA’s deputy director for High Performance Computing & Communications (HPCC), said conversations are happening about how NOAA can containerize its climate models in order to push the models themselves out to the public to understand, build upon and tweak.

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John Berlau, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses the Fair Access Rule by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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Ochama, an omni-channel retailer, recently announced the launch of “ochama 1h delivery,” providing  free one-hour delivery for selected products across most of Amsterdam. 

Legislation from State Sen. Scott Wiener would introduce standards for product safety testing and liability.

Britannia Industries reported a 10% drop in profit for the quarter ended September as surging housing costs and low income growth in urban areas led to a slowdown in demand for fast-moving consumer goods. While rural demand has been stable, urban demand has seen a significant downturn, mirroring global trends of consumer confidence returning but wages lagging behind inflation.

Series of changes come after reports of Highmark premium notice errors Dozens of complaints have been registered with the Delaware Department of Insurance after Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield processed hundreds of customer birthdates incorrectly, leading to notices of higher July 1 premiums for many Medicare Supplement participants, including those in the company’s Medigap Blue […]