Non-FR/AR rainwear can ignite and melt when exposed to flames or electrical arcs, exacerbating injuries.

Hand protection for those working with risk of fire, arc flash and cuts.

Four new models for Fall 2024.

This shift towards eco-conscious construction responds to escalating environmental concerns, evolving regulations, and growing consumer demand for sustainable living spaces. 

Employees were using a forklift to take stone slabs off a storage rack when the slab became unsecured and struck the worker. OSHA investigators find it could have been prevented. 

The Institute is a collective of in-field and C-suite environmental, health & safety expertise.

The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in workplace safety.

With the functional beverage space growing dramatically, experts note that consumer interest in botanicals and adaptogens is on the rise.

Although cannabis beverages still are a niche market, the interest in this space remains expansive as ingredient suppliers have advanced the quality of CBD, THC and hemp solutions.

Experts note that people’s love for coffee has fueled the array of coffee extracts and concentrates appearing outside of traditional RTD coffee settings. 

Consumers are seeking out plant-based products for a variety of reasons, but the two most popular factors being that such options are better for their health and better for the planet, experts note.

As consumers rapidly switch to healthier alternatives and embrace prevention as a tool for living a better lifestyle, experts note that interest in botanicals and adaptogens is on the rise. 

Experts note that beverage-makers are interested in using CBD, THC and/or hemp ingredients in product formulations. 

Coffee trends are prompting beverage-makers to adapt to new consumer demands for the staple American beverage. However, as consumers seek out organic, functional attributes in coffee solutions, experts see more opportunities beyond the traditional coffee category.

As beverage-makers increasingly turn to plant proteins to meet consumer trends, experts highlight some key considerations to take into account when formulating with these ingredients.

As consumers continue to demand more than hydration from their beverages, manufacturers are turning to new ways to deliver on functionality and clean label preferences.

With many people following different diets such as gluten-free or dairy-free, NCSolutions conducted a survey to know how consumers are embracing new lifestyle-friendly dishes this holiday season.

Aimed at celebrating and supporting creativity, the initiative highlights the brewery’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation and passions of its community.

Paulaner USA, White Plains, N.Y., announced that Steve Hauser, president and CEO, will be stepping down at the end of the year. Hauser has helped grow the importer from a two-brand, on-premise focused portfolio to a multi-brand, multi-channel business, the company says.

The winner will be selected based on submissions scored on authenticity, originality and desperation for a true vacation away from family drama, the company says.

This white paper includes data-driven insights, and actionable tips to enhance your business' shipping operations.

Shedding light on beverage alcohol sponsorships, SponsorUnited, a sports and entertainment platform, released its inaugural “Alcohol Beverages Marketing Partnerships 2023” report, which analyzes sponsorship trends and spend across various alcohol brands.

From an operations perspective, safety is an important investment in the warehouse.

As many consider tequila to be more of a vibe than just a drink, retail company Fashion Nova recently dove into finding out consumers’ tequila habits and preferences, surveying more than 3,000 Americans across all 50 states.

When it comes to recycling, studies show that consumers express concerns about recycling success in the United States, but companies are looking to change that through education, awareness and improved access.

Colangelo & Partners and Wine Opinions conducted its second annual wine survey, this year honing in on U.S. wine drinker attitudes and behaviors, as well as trends related to beverage alcohol consumption and health.

The readers of Beverage Industry have selected their favorite new product released in January and the results are out.

A budding marketing opportunity for brand owners, NIL is gaining traction, but as beverage companies look to engage in this realm, it is important to understand the dynamics.

Given the rise of ready-to-drink RTD cocktails, Upgraded Points recently released a study unveiling the most popular canned cocktails and mocktails in each U.S. state. 

This year marked the 29th iteration of the New Product Pacesetters report from Circana. The 2023 New Product Pacesetters garnered a $6.1 billion in combined year-one sales across food, beverage and nonfood products, which was slightly less than the $7 billion achieved by 2022 Pacesetter sales.

As the pumpkin spice market is primarily driven by changing consumer preferences toward new and unique flavors, beverage-makers are developing pumpkin spice flavor concentrates, syrups and powders for customization into an array of beverages.

Market research firm Circana released its report “Tapping Into the Global Consumer Well-Being Opportunity,” where it identified ways consumers pursue their well-being across various sectors, including hydration and increased energy.

Three Chord Bourbon announced the highly anticipated release of its 2024 Backstage Series with The Allman Brothers Band, a blend of straight bourbon whiskey finished with toasted peach wood.

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg announced the launch of Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop, an ultra-premium gin now available for purchase nationwide. 

The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), along with SOVOS ShipCompliant, a beverage alcohol compliance company, released a 2024 consumer data report, highlighting consumers’ desire for buying craft spirits legally through DTC shipping.

When it comes to beverage manufacturing and packaging practices, OEMs are creating the machinery necessary to help beverage-makers conserve and reduce their energy output. For plastic bottle manufacturing, it’s not just the increasing adoption of rPET plastic bottles, but also reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that it takes to power these machines, experts note.

When it comes to beverage packaging operations, today’s diverse beverage marketplace necessitate can filling and seaming equipment that supports flexible, safe operations.

The latest addition to EndFlex’s lineup of case and tray packing machines is the PKR modular pick and place cell with delta robot. 

A five-axis Delta robot is the latest innovation in ABB’s FlexPicker portfolio.

Beverage operations are juggling SKU proliferation, varying pack sizes and a changing workforce. Packing machinery is helping these manufacturers minimize disruptions to those operations.

With market trends, SKU proliferation and more, experts highlight how flexible can filling and seaming equipment works to fill a variety of container sizes, while ensuring product safety.

With market trends, SKU proliferation, and more, impacting filler technology, experts highlight how technological advancements work to address issues from sustainability to product safety.

Packaging machinery manufacturer Deitz Co. has produced a neck banding machine that automatically applies tamper-evident shrinkbands onto tiny bottles. 

As sustainability is a driving force for change in labeling materials for beverage packaging, experts highlight how labeling equipment is evolving to support these trends.

Given the high interest in sustainability from consumers, today’s plastic bottle manufacturers are taking the steps to ensure their business aligns with what consumers are looking for.

As consumers are spending less on discretionary items and more on essentials, experts note that mass merchandisers are capitalizing on value, variety and services.

As inflationary trends continue to impact the grocery channel, experts highlight how supermarkets are employing various strategies to increase market share.

Experts note how the direct-to-consumer channel is impacting beverage categories and sales.

As we quickly approach another Fourth of July holiday, beer manufacturers are seeing increasing competition when it comes to consumers’ dollars. In a Q&A with Beverage Industry, Kristine Joji at Insite AI offers some insights with how brand owners can position themselves to stay competitive in today’s beverage alcohol market.