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Spring 2025 retailer conversations have kicked off. Do you know your beverage's shelf life? Most major retailers now require third-party shelf-life validation for new beverage products. So when do you get one? Before you start selling - accelerated shelf-life testing for a 12-month shelf life takes 4 months. A small-scale pilot production is an ideal time to run a shelf life study as you'll need to supply product to a lab for testing. So schedule a pilot at The Lab - Pilot & Quality Testing Facility today to get the professional product samples you'll want to provide to buyers and distributor teams AND to kick off your shelf life study.

Beverages are a sensory experience. While our senses of sight, sound, taste, hearing, and touch seem subjective, they can be measured by applying specific methods, techniques, and controls. Learn how sensory analysis can help you scientifically craft and consistently deliver the best possible sensory experience for consumers.

Are you attending IFT FIRST? We'll have two experts at the show, meeting with suppliers, and walking the floor. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago! #IFTFIRST #ScienceOfFood #FoodSystems #FoodTechnology

The beverage market is shifting, and more people are seeking nonalcoholic, functional beverages to meet their needs. Enter nootropic drinks — a range of beverages that enhance alertness, mental performance, stamina, and memory. Ingredients like L-theanine and Ashwagandha are becoming household names, and many brands are combining them to develop effective and synergistic nootropic blends. Learn more about the rising nootropic trend and the science behind formulating them.

Flavored malt beverages (FMB) have been popping up in various forms since the 1990s and are still being used to appeal to consumers' changing tastes, while adding to the brand recognition, and bottom lines, of companies both large and small. Learn more about flavored malt beverages and what the future holds for this beverage category.

BevNET Live in NYC is fast approached. Join us at the show and stop by our table to learn more how our team of beverage industry experts can help boost your brand's success! . . . #bevnetlive #BNLSummer #nyc #beverageindustry #beveragebrands #insights #networking BevNET.com

There is a lot to know about the world of cans, from who sells them, to how quickly you can get them, and what it takes to print on a can. Tim Matheson, Director of Purchasing at BevSource, explains what you need to know about the can industry and the important factors and facets that can impact your beverage business.

What if you could test your recipe, ingredients, and processes on commercial equipment without producing the high minimum quantities often required by most manufacturing facilities? Learn how a pilot run can help you reduce risk and save money in the long run before investing in an expensive large-scale production.

This year’s DOT week is from May 14-16th. For these three days the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be conducting increased safety stops on commercial vehicles. During this time, we can expect truck capacity to tighten and #freight rates to rise. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝘂𝗽? To avoid the risk of being inspected, some drivers will opt not to drive. Those that do drive may be pulled off the road for safety violations and prohibited from returning until all violations are corrected. These two factors will dramatically reduce the volume of trucks on the road. 𝗧𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱. If you can be flexible, we suggest shipping before or after the DOT period. If you have something that must be delivered during this window, be sure to book transportation well in advance. We also recommend working with a logistics provider that either owns their trucks, has access to contract capacity, or can shift to alternate modes of transport when needed. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆. The best way to avoid disruptions during DOT week is to use a reputable provider that routinely maintains their equipment. Carriers with a good maintenance history and a focus on safety will mostly avoid service disruptions caused by safety violations. At BevSource, we work with vetted #logistics providers and not only help our clients navigate DOT week but find solutions to minimize #supplychain disruptions anytime they arise. #shipping #transportation #transport #beverageindustry #beverages #startup #entrepreneurs

It's great to see our beverage formulation experts Vikrant Lal and Josh May out at ISBT - International Society of Beverage Technologists' #BevTech having a great time and learning lots!