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.

Provider of tire monitoring systems for truck fleets and off-road equipment, Doran Manufacturing, presented its Doran 360 tire monitoring system.

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.

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.

Sparkling Ice, a brand of Talking Rain Beverage Co., announced the launch of Sparkling Ice STARBURST — a new line of flavors that capture the taste of STARBURST original fruit chew candy with zero sugar.

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.

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.

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.

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

Spindrift Beverage Co. announced a new flavor just in time for fall: Spindrift Fuji Apple. 

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

CCL Industries showed its latest In Mold Label (IML) innovations at the NPE2024 plastics show in Orlando. 

Beyond visual appeal, an industry expert highlights how factors such as sustainability, functionality and durability are impacting secondary packaging.

Alpek Polyester offers CaPETall, a sustainable solution that allows for PET to be used in caps and closures to achieve a 100% PET packaging solution.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, an operating business of Ardagh Group, introduced a new series of craft beverage bottles to its growing portfolio of American-made bottles.

As sustainability trends and consumer preference continue to drive market demand for sustainable packaging solutions, experts highlight how cartons, pouches and bag-in-box packaging are answering the call.

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