The Coca-Cola Co. showcased its full portfolio of brands in one booth at this year’s NACS Show, including flavor innovations coming in 2025: Coca-Cola Orange Cream, Sprite + Tea and POWERADE Xtra Sour.

Celsius Holdings Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., announced its acquisition of Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing LLC for $75 million. The transaction was completed using cash on hand and closed on Nov. 1.

Ross unveiled its ROSS V Cone Blenders that utilize diffusion as the main mixing mechanism, providing a high level of precision and consistency, it says.

Videojet Technologies launched the new Videojet 9560 PL pallet labeling system.

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

KROHNE Inc. highlighted their OPTIMASS 1400 Coriolis mass flowmeter.

Multi-Conveyor has built a series of carbon and mild steel constructed modular plastic belt conveyors.

At PACK EXPO International, which is set to take place Nov. 3-6 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, FOX IV Technologies will officially unveil its new 6312 Label Printer-Applicator.

Vacuum Interrupters, a manufacturer of replacement vacuum interrupters, pole assemblies, parts and components for medium-voltage circuit breakers and contactors, introduced the RVI-WL-35774D replacement vacuum interrupter. 

Gravity flow storage solution provider Mallard Manufacturing introduced a new Slim-Fit, full-length divider for wheeled carton flow systems.

Nokia recently launched a true inventory counting capability for Nokia Autonomous Inventory Monitory Service (AIMS). 

In June, Swoon brought Barbiecore to the beverage aisle with the limited-edition release of Barbie x Swoon Pink Lemonade. That partnership led to the zero-sugar brand experiencing its highest monthly volume sales.

GoodPop, the better-for-you frozen treat brand, is taking its mission to clean up classic treats to a new category with the launch of its first beverage, Mini Cans. Mini Cans are a sustainable choice with plastic-free, BPA-free and recyclable packaging, it says.

Tropicana introduced “Tropcn,” a new limited-edition packaging with the letters “AI” removed from their name to celebrate the orange juice brand’s natural ingredients.

Revl Fruits, a new premium juice brand of Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., introduced its inaugural fruit juice lineup: Revl Fruits.

Naked Brand, a brand of Tropicana Brands Group, Chicago, is launching a new range of lower sugar smoothies just in time for the busy, on-the-go summer season. 

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.

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.

Revl Fruits, a brand of Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass., is giving consumers a chance to win a cushy summer job: Global VP of Water Park Inflatables.

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.

This year, electric technology dominates the 2024 new truck releases. There’s also quite a bit of innovation happening in hydrogen fuel cells.

In regards to beverage delivery, there are many facets of AI that most fleets are probably already using without even realizing it.

An expert weighs in on the challenges and possibilities for beverage operation employee recruitment and retention.

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

DashTrack is offering a cost-effective, streamlined one-stop solution for restaurant management through an all-encompassing platform.

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.

Beverage wholesalers are utilizing DSD technology to streamline orders, browse new products to gain a better understanding of evolving, complex beverage market.

Toward the end of the last decade, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recognized the need to boost adoption of advanced driver assistance systems and in 2020 launched the Tech-Celerate Now initiative to promote awareness and implementation of ADAS.

Because vehicle maintenance is essentially the mechanical equivalent of keeping up with your regular physicals and other necessary doctor’s appointments, it’s time for a bit of a checkup.

Peterbilt recently announced two new vehicle configurations for the car carrier market: the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and the Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper. 

In beverage operations, drivers and equipment operators are striving to deliver product as efficiently and safely as possible, and are turning to solutions like telematics to realize those goals.

To maximize driver visibility and safety, Peterbilt announced its new Digital Vision System-Mirrors (DVS-M) in the Models 579 and 567.

Electric vehicle deployment for leasing of commercial vehicles are increasing, however, diesel vehicles still dominate the market. But experts note that as the gap narrows in terms of costs, so too will the market share.

Compared with last year, summer fuel prices for gasoline and diesel has remained stable. Alternative markets competition still coming from emissions versus price with traditional fuels.

Personal fleet reimbursement technology can help food and beverage companies better manage their workforce and costs. Successful implementation includes a few key best practices.

Even though electric vehicles are commanding a lot of ink, fleet managers and drivers, overall, many have more questions than answers associated with the technology.

Lemon Perfect, Atlanta, announced that in response to consumer demand, the company is rolling out larger bottles across its entire lineup and launching three new flavors: Blueberry, Coconut and Watermelon.

Gatorade, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced the national launch of its first unflavored water: Gatorade Water. 

Essentia Water is taking hydration to the next level with all-new Essentia Hydroboost, the brand’s first-ever flavored and functional water innovation designed to keep consumers hydrated while pursuing their goals, it says.

Purchase, NY-based PepsiCo once again is shaking things up in the sparkling water category with a brand-new product: bubly burst.

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.

Waterloo Sparkling Water, Austin, Texas, announced three new flavors with the launch of its All Day Rosé, Pi-Ño Colada and Mojito Mocktail Sparkling Waters. 

Los Angeles-based ZenWTR, renowned for its premium vapor distilled alkaline water, and Travis Kelce, three-time Super Bowl champion, have joined forces to unveil a new national campaign: Find Yours.

This year’s State of the Industry report on bottled water examines consumer trends contributing to category performance.

In the name of sustainability beverage manufacturers are taking a proactive approach with packaging innovations. With Beverage Industry’s annual Best Packages of Year feature, the editors selected a collection of packaging releases that highlight the sustainable packaging efforts that beverage-makers are applying to their brands.

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.

Sustainability, taste, convenience and performance are all reasons why beverage companies utilize aluminum packaging, experts note.

Environmental and health impacts have prompted beverage-makers to explore the benefits of using glass for their primary packaging, experts note.

Beverage subscriptions and customizable multipacks have become more popular. In turn, packaging producers must account for these multipacks of varying sizes.