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Food Science

Vinome uses DNA to recommend wines

‘DNA-based wine experience’ uses genetic samples to recommend wines

Casey Laughman

July 11, 2017

A new wine service is replacing a sommelier with science.

The future looks bright for craft cocktails

As the craft beer market slows down, the industry looks to craft distilleries and all the condiments that go along with specialty mixed drinks.

Debra Schug

May 24, 2017

With the slowdown of the craft beer market and major roll-ups being predicted of small to mid-sized craft brewers, evidenced recently by Heineken’s full acquisition of California and Chicago’s Lagunitas Brewing Company, the beverage industry is looking towards more craft distilleries popping up in the near future.

Sustainable Winemaking

GE pilot project uses recycled rainwater for wine production

University of California Davis, Winesecrets also on board with project

Casey Laughman

March 3, 2017

A pilot project in California is using captured rainwater to supply wash water for winemaking, saving thousands of gallons of freshwater per day.

Beverage Packaging

Ampac’s Pull Tab pouch like juice boxes but for alcohol

Company launches new format in the U.S. with new line of ready-to-drink cocktails

Crystal Lindell

January 6, 2017

U.S. Food makers will now be able to use a ready-to-drink pouches for cocktails, with straw holes reminiscent of childhood juice boxes, but more grown up.

Beverage Packaging

How a vodka brand was convinced to use plastic bottles

Polish vodka brand Sobieski works with Greiner Packaging to create plastic Vodka bottles

Crystal Lindell

January 5, 2017

It may seem surprising to see vodka in a plastic bottle, but that’s exactly how the Polish vodka brand Sobieski is packaging its product.

Packaging

PTI launches two compartment snap-fit PET package

Perfect for cocktails, protein shakes and coffee

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2016

How many times have customers stood in the alcohol aisle wishing they could just get all the parts of a great cocktail in one bottle? Well, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) has good news!

Q&A

Disruptive Road to Market: Cooper’s Hawk and Buena Vista Winery Collaboration

The restaurant/winery reaches its consumers through innovative channels.

Debra Schug

November 16, 2016

With more and more products available in a wider variety of flavors, food and beverage manufacturers find themselves charting new ways to stay competitive and reach their customers.

TECH FLASH

Beer industry embarks on labeling revolution

The Brewers’ Voluntary Disclosure Initiative is a new approach by which beer companies will voluntarily include a serving facts statement on their products, as well as disclose ingredients on either the label or secondary packaging.