Founded in 1885 in Angers, France, Giffard Liqueurs, a fifth-generation, family-owned company, announced the launch of its non-alcoholic liqueur line.

Lifeway Foods Inc., a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced the release of 10 new innovative flavors to its on-the-go 8-ounce line of organic kefir. 

Global technology and engineering company Emerson recently launched a compact valve position indicator.

In beverage warehouses, the rise of automation has prompted conveyor manufacturers to continue to make advancements to ensure that the speed and pace are in sync and processes are running efficiently.

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

High-brightness LED lights designer and manufacturer Smart Vision Lights recently revealed the RHI200-DO Lightgistics series light.

The demands of today’s global markets are rigorous.

CAS Dataloggers announced the availability of the V5C cold chain data logger manufactured by Frigga.

Pioneer in conveyor technology Dorner recently revealed DualMove, a new pallet system conveyor. 

Global technology and software company Emerson unveiled the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC).

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.

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.

The challenges of today’s labor market have made automated guided vehicles (AGVs) a growing solution for beverage warehouses.

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

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.

When it comes to beverage operations, the incorporation of automation is laying the ground work to make a case for implementation of robotics.

The Finnish Long Drink released its new Midnight Sun Variety Pack. Inspired by the natural phenomenon occurring in northern Finland during the summer, where the sun never sets below the horizon for up to four months and remains visible at midnight, this pack showcases flavors that reflect the hues of the Finnish Midnight Sun. 

Teeling Whiskey and Notre Dame Athletics have collaborated on a special, limited-edition bottle featuring Teeling’s Small Batch whiskey.

Hennessy announced new designs for the packaging for Hennessy Very Special (V.S). The updates, which represent the greatest evolution to the V.S packaging in a decade, the company says.

Lewis Cellars unveiled a new look, with a new logo and varietal updates that will help wine lovers discover Lewis, it says. Lewis also launched its first-ever wine club, Lewis Insiders, and a new website elevating the customer experience.

Gnarly Head wines and the Grateful Dead announced three new limited-release wine offerings packaged in eye-catching bottles that rock two of the band’s most beloved icons in shimmering holographic labels, the company says.

The Mozart Distillerie announced the introduction of Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur and Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur for the first time in a 375-ml format. 

The Busker Irish Whiskey unveiled its new premium bottle designs for its Single Collection: Single Malt, Single Grain, and Single Pot Still. These new designs now are available and highlight the quality of The Busker's highly-awarded whiskey single expressions, the company says. 

Liquid Remedy announced a brand enhancement in its United States market, which includes updating its name, logo and packaging from Remedy Drinks to Liquid Remedy. 

19 Crimes partners with Universal Products & Experiences to release a limited-edition collection of highly sought after Halloween wines, featuring the classic Universal Monsters. 

With Halloween lurking, Bacardí has reimagined its limited-edition bottle. Bacardí’s newest limited-edition mummified Halloween bottle features a mysterious glow-in-the-dark design.

The NFL season is in full swing, and 1800 Tequila continues its support for the NFL by launching a new commemorative limited edition LTO 1800 Blanco bottle for the Miami Dolphins.

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 Kraken Rum has partnered with Black Moon Cosmetics for a new lip combo. Available now, The Emperor Kraken Duo features a uniquely dark, liquid to matte metallic lipstick in a blackened olive gold shade, accompanied by a bottle of The Kraken Gold Spiced Rum.

Cooper & Thief, producers of a portfolio of spirits barrel-aged wines, unveiled its new bourbon barrel-aged wine: Cabernet Sauvignon. 

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.

This football season, Fireball Whisky, Louisville, Ky., is literally transforming tears into cheers by collecting human tears at big rivalry games to create a game-changing, limited-edition whisky: Crierball.

On The Rocks Premium Cocktails unveiled its latest offering: the Spiced Pear Whiskey Sour, a limited-edition cocktail now available in select markets nationwide.

Now, after five years on the market, Tip Top’s portfolio has grown, now with 16 offerings. Its most recent offering is the Whiskey Sour, which launched earlier this month.

Whole Moon announced the launch of its new product line that delivers creamy taste and whole protein through its proprietary whole ingredient process, it says.

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.

Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., announced that its Board of Directors has rejected the unsolicited proposal made Sept. 23, by Danone North America PBC to acquire all the shares of Lifeway that it does not already own for $25 a share.

Harold Perrineau, Malcolm D. Lee, Morris Chestnut and Taye Diggs, who joined for the film “The Best Man,” are back with a new collaboration with the launch of Sable, a bourbon with notes of brown sugar and dense chocolate.

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.

Jim Beam announced the official release of its limited-edition Jim Beam Winter Reserve. 

Campbell’s V8 and Grillo's Pickles joined forces to create a fresh take on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail with the launch of V8 Grillo’s Dill Pickle Bloody Mary Mix.

SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America (FiNA), produced by Informa Markets, celebrated its 25th anniversary. More than 1,100 exhibitors and 15,850 registered attendees gathered Oct. 31-Nov. 4 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to focus on what’s next in the industry.

ADM unveils global consumer trends outlook report while NutriLeads announced a new clinical research paper regarding its BeniCaros ingredient.

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. 

Travis Betters, founder and CEO of Brothers, will be leading the combined business, but Brothers and Hosh will continue to operate under their respective names and operate in their current areas. 

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.  

The company notes that these functional beverages provide both energy and the “added benefit of mental focus.” The 12-ounce servings contain 100 mg of natural caffeine, as well as 100 mg of natural L-theanine.

Aspartame-sweetened foods and beverages are safe, according to a definitive new finding issued jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The WHO and FAO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) reviewed decades of high-quality evidence and real-world consumption data, establishing an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) at which aspartame can be safely consumed daily over the course of an entire lifetime.