Our latest thinking on topics in the brewing and beverage industry.
This article looks at Carbon Roadmaps for breweries and distilleries including the three scopes of a carbon footprint, areas of the supply chain that should be involved, the financial impact, and the initiatives and progress being made in the industry to reach Net Zero by 2050.
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Water is a significant component of the brewing process. It makes up more than 90 percent of most beers and is used extensively in brewery cleaning and maintenance processes.
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As your brewery or beverage company considers major operational changes to meet business goals, having a proactive project management approach is essential. As part of that approach, the Planning Phase of any project is the most critical phase. Dedicating the appropriate development time, involving the right resources, and doing the right level and scope of “homework” at this early stage is the secret to final project success.
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Many breweries are now producing light lagers to meet the growing consumer demand for low-calorie, easy-to-drink beers. These light lagers provide a refreshing alternative for beer enthusiasts and often feature unique ingredients and branding to stand out in the market. Breweries see these offerings as a way to attract a broader customer base and provide an approachable option in their taprooms and retail spaces.
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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.
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Russell L. Ackoff and James R. Emshoff’s paper “Advertising Research at Anheuser-Busch, Inc. 1968-1974” revolutionized beer marketing by categorizing drinkers into types, such as Reparative and Social. Their insights informed iconic campaigns like Miller Time and This Bud’s For You, highlighting the lasting impact of their work as the 50th anniversary approaches.
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This article explores a proven strategy for improving equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and product quality through modulation and equipment shutdown.
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NA beers are substantially different from standard beers in the sense that they have no ethanol, and therefore have fundamentally different characteristics which require different criteria for evaluation.
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