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Best Practices for Co-Manufacturing – Evaluating the opportunity and defining a Brand Technical Document

Co-manufacturing can be a highly effective strategy for emerging brands, aiding expansion into new markets, overcoming in-house capacity constraints or bridging capital investments.

Producing More Beer Using Less Water and Managing Effluent Responsibly

Conservation was once seen as a cost; it is now recognized as an opportunity for operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and brand leadership. This article draws on experience and insights to explore how breweries can do more with less and lead the charge toward sustainable water stewardship.

Read More Topic:Supply Chain, Engineering, Environment

Brewing with Fonio: A Grain from the Cradle of Humankind

Fonio’s unique flavours and mouthfeel are attracting brewers, while increased cultivation and political support promise economic, environmental, and social benefits, making fonio more accessible and sustainable for communities.

Read More Topic:Supply Chain, Agribusiness, Product Innovation

How AI is Revolutionizing Demand Forecasting in Beverage Supply Chains

Artificial intelligence is transforming demand forecasting in the beverage supply chain by enabling more accurate predictions through diverse data sources and real-time analysis. This shift enhances operational efficiency, reduces waste, and aligns production with consumer demand across various beverage categories.

The Challenge of an Efficient Barrel Program

An efficient barrel-aging program is not just about “beer, barrel and time”. It requires a clear vision of the desired outcome and, above all, the continuity of a sustainable process that minimizes wasted time and money, so that the project is not just marketing material, but becomes a solid source of revenue.

Supply Chain: The Secret Weapon in Beer

Breweries are facing significant challenges due to rising supplier costs and fierce competition. The July 2024 National Beer Wholesaler Association (NBWA) Beer Index highlights a contraction in the craft beer sector, in contrast to growth in other segments. To survive and thrive, middle-market breweries must revamp their supply chains, establishing strategic partnerships and embrace technology to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve market access.