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𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘁: 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. But it's critical for your beverage brand's success. From energy drinks to non-alcoholic beers and beyond, ensuring your products meet sensory, analytical, and microbiological standards is key to not only consistent taste and appearance but also product safety. Join BevSource and the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA) in one week (Oct 16th @ 12pm ET) for a FREE webinar on "Maintaining Product Quality and Safety in the Beverage Industry." We'll dive deep into common processing methods, share a handy "cheat sheet," and offer actionable steps to ensure your product is safe and shelf-stable. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: • Understanding the challenges of maintaining quality in the beverage industry • Learning about common processing methods and best practices • Discovering actionable steps to ensure product safety and shelf stability 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀: Vikrant Lal - Technical Services Director for BevSource With deep expertise in technical sales and product development in the flavor, beverage, and nutraceutical industries, Vikrant is known for driving beverage innovation and growth through strong collaboration and strategic partnerships. Join us to benefit from his insights into complex, quality-driven beverage projects. Bob Williams - Senior Technical Services Director, Operations for BevSource Bob brings 20 years of beverage industry experience and extensive knowledge of co-packing and co-manufacturing operations. Don't miss out on the chance to tap into his wealth of knowledge and expertise in beverage operations. Don't miss out! Register now!

Thankfully the ILA strike has ended, but it has affected 36 ports and about half the cargo from ships coming in and out of the United States. The strike has caused a cargo backlog along East Coast ports and is affecting goods entering Canada from those ports. Situations like this are why it's important to have backup options and a partner who can keep your supply chain flexible. Reach out to learn more about how BevSource can keep your business nimble.

The energy drink market is evolving rapidly. Consumers are seeking natural and functional ingredients tailored to their specific needs such as increased focus, endurance and recovery in sports and fitness, or better reaction time while gaming. Innovative brands must think creatively and look beyond traditional energy drink ingredients to ride the wave of the 2024 trends and meet consumer demands for diversity. Discover the latest trends and stay ahead of the curve.

❗❗ 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲 – 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱? ❗❗ As of September 30th, 2024, significant disruptions have begun to ripple through supply chains along the East and Gulf Coasts due to a #strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). Despite extensive negotiations, agreements with the USMX (United States Maritime Alliance) have not been reached, putting nearly 45,000 dockworkers on hold and effectively shutting down key ports. These ports handle roughly 50% of the total imports into the US. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳:  - Imported European beverages  - Produce as well as furniture, household goods, clothing, automotive parts, and vehicles. **𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀** - Alternative Logistics Planning  - Real-Time Monitoring 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Share your approach and join the discussion below. We are hopeful for a prompt resolution and in the meantime, our team is committed to mitigating any negative impact on your operations. Please reach out with any questions or for assistance. We’re here to help. #supplychaindisruption #supplychain #strikeupdate #logisticsmanagement #ilastrike #portstrike #usimports

We are headed to SupplySide West 2024 on Oct 30-31! Our team will be walking the halls looking to connect with beverage brand owners, suppliers, and industry leaders while explore the latest trends in beverage packaging and ingredients. DM to set up a meeting!

American Canning halting production doesn't have to slow you down. As Ball's largest distributor partner, we can provide a seamless transition while providing competitive pricing and high-quality, personalized support. BevSource is your one-stop shop for cans, ends, wraps, and more. With our fast and easy warehousing solutions, turnkey offerings, and best in industry terms, we make sourcing cans easy. Contact us today to get a quote!

We're saddened to hear American Canning is halting production. Our thoughts are with their team during this difficult time. If you were an American Canning customer, BevSource is here to help. As Ball's largest distributor partner, we can provide a seamless transition along with competitive pricing and high-quality, personalized support. We are committed to providing small to mid-sized customers in the beverage industry with the tools, expertise, and support you need.  We offer: -Guaranteed can supply: Multiple sizes and options, including STD, SLK, and specialty cans -Flexible financing: Extended net terms -Fast and easy warehousing: Quick turnarounds (48 hours) -Dedicated customer service: Same-day order inquiries, in-house art production support Reach out to get a quote today!

In today's beverage market, reduced sugar is the name of the game. This article explores the many options available to beverage creators, from classic sugar to trendy stevia and monk fruit. Learn about the pros and cons of different sweeteners, and how to create the perfect blend for your drink!

A growing emphasis on balancing athletic performance and stamina with other functional properties, such as recovery, increased focus, and stress management, is heralding a new era for sports drinks. Current health and wellness trends are precipitating widespread changes in sports drink formulation, providing multifunctional benefits to support consumers before, during, and after exercise. Explore the latest trends and formulation innovations redefining how consumers can replenish and recover.

In today’s social media age, quality issues and recalls can have fast-moving, long-lasting detrimental effects on a brand. It's never been more important for beverage companies to closely examine how they ensure quality throughout their processes. This article details 5 key actions you can take to create consistent beverage quality. You will learn how to document microbiological standards, understand your beverage's attributes, train a tasting panel, and more!