For those not ready to make the electric vehicle, there are a number of emissions-reducing alternatives, including propane, biodiesel and compressed natural gas, which are scalable for your operations.

As more and more beverages require greater investment in climate-controlled trucks and trailers, original equipment manufacturers and trailer manufacturers have made strides to meet these needs as well as support emission-reduction goals.

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.

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.”

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.

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

Liquid Death, Los Angeles, has closed $67 million in financing from strategic partners and new investors including top national distributors, along with notable names in entertainment and sports.

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 announced the newest addition to its lineup: Raspberry Nectarine. 

Sparkling Ice is rolling out all new packaging labels on its iconic bottles. The refreshed label prominently positions a bold, clean, and more modern-looking Sparkling Ice logo above the familiar fruit-filled ice cube. 

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. 

Joyburst announced an exclusive beverage collaboration with Disney and Pixar. As part of this collaboration, Joyburst also will rollout new promotional packaging featuring characters from “Inside Out 2” in three flavors: Peach, Watermelon, and Strawberry-Lemonade. 

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.

Primo Water Corp., Tampa, Fla., and an affiliate of BlueTriton Brands Inc., Stamford, Conn., announced the entry into a definitive agreement to create a leading North American pure-play healthy hydration company in an all-stock transaction that was unanimously approved by their respective Boards of Directors.

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., has published its 2023 progress report on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) results. The 2023 ESG Reporting Suite includes the ESG Summary, ESG Topics A-Z and the ESG Data Hub, providing a detailed update on pep+, its global transformation program that seeks to drive long-term business performance and value.

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

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.

NextFoods’ GoodBelly unveiled its Prebiotic Sparkling Water available in three flavors: Mixed Berry, Lemon Lime and Mango Pineapple.

GoodPop and its newly reformulated lunchbox-friendly Mini Cans now are available in a Costco exclusive 15-pack, that includes eight Lemon Lime and seven Orange Mini Cans.

Flow Beverage Corp. announced the launch of Flow Sparkling Water, available in four flavors: OG, Blackberry + Hibiscus, Lemon + Ginger, and Cucumber + Mint

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

LaCroix Sparkling Water by National Beverage Corp. introduced its newest flavor innovation: Strawberry Peach.

Waterloo Sparkling Water announced the return of its Spiced Apple flavor and the newest addition to its roster: Pomegranate Açaí, both available as limited-time-only (LTO) offerings this fall. 

amaí unveiled its Sparkling Hibiscus Flower Water, crafted from organic hibiscus flowers to support heart health, reduce blood pressure and improve digestion, it says.

Primo Brands Corp. announced the successful completion of the merger of Primo Water Corp. and an affiliate of BlueTriton Brands Inc., creating Primo Brands, a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration.

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.

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.

As plastic caps and closures rise in demand, companies continue to innovate, improving on the performance and sustainability of beverage packaging, driving more adoption of recyclability and reusability.

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.

As sustainability has grown in importance to shoppers with environmental concerns, more beverage brands are using post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to support a circular economy.

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

In the beverage industry, packaging talks. Inks and coatings suppliers are highlighting the technology that makes a brand unique and enhances its individuality.

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

Within the beverage industry, when it comes to efforts that support sustainability and a circular economy, experts stress the importance of considering how label materials affect the recyclability of packaging.

Ohio-based glass producer O-I Glass Inc., recently announced a partnership with FX Matt Beverage Co. O-I will provide new glass packaging solutions for beverage brands. 

Sustainability, population growth, rising incomes and changing lifestyles have all contributed to the growing use of cartons for beverage packaging.

Crimson Wine Group, Napa, Calif., announced its commitment to further reduce the glass bottle weight of its largest production wines. By reducing the weight of its bottles, Crimson aims to lower its environmental impact and contribute toward a more sustainable future, it says.

Beverage-makers are reaching sustainability goals as suppliers direct innovations for tabs, ends and closures with these aspects in mind. 

The eye-catching design of shrink and stretch labels make them desirable to beverage-makers, but experts add that sustainability is playing a greater role in the future of this market.

Experts say factors like environmental concerns, lifestyle preferences, visual marketing strategies, product quality considerations, craft beverage trends and the efficiency of aluminum recycling processes are causing brands to turn to aluminum packaging.

Sustainability goals have affected the use of plastic packaging in the beverage market, and experts note how brands have handled that shift in preference.

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

BlueTriton Brands, Stamford, Conn., announced the release of new aluminum bottle packaging. Five of BlueTriton’s brands will be leading the charge with the new containers — Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Arrowhead and Pure Life.

A leading producer of glass bottles and jars, O-I Glass Inc. launched a lightweight glass wine bottle with a reduced carbon impact in the French market.

As the inks and coatings market continues to evolve, experts highlight some emerging innovations that beverage-makers could benefit from using.

Amcor unveiled its latest innovation: a 1-liter PET bottle for carbonated soft drink (CSD) use that is made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.