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November 2025
Volume 116, Number 11

FEATURES

COVER STORY

Kentucky River’s deep roots in American whiskey-making

Buffalo Trace Distillery pays homage to its region’s heritage and history

Buffalo Trace whiskey bottle and glass with a round ice cube on a warm surface.

Color craze

A hand drops red liquid with a dropper into a pink liquid, surrounded by other colorful glasses.
Beverage R&D

Evolving tastes

Tattooed hand pouring chia milk into a glass; two cartons on a table, purple background.
Category Focus

Approachable and accessible

Wildwonder Blackberry Violet sparkling drink can, surrounded by blackberries and purple flowers on a purple surface.
UP CLOSE WITH

The power of protein

Three colorful protein soda cans (lemon, cherry lime, grape) with fruit on colorful stands against a gradient background.
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT

SUPPLEMENT: CRAFT BEVERAGE ALCOHOL

Also in this issue

Special Report

Bridging authenticity with innovation

Beverage-makers utilize bold, fruit-forward flavors as a nod to Latin culture

Channel Strategies

Mass merchandisers deliver convenience, affordability

Channel attracts consumers with prices and array of offerings

Packaging

Commitment to sustainable manufacturing

Plastic bottle manufacturers address energy reductions, lightweighting

Warehouse

Optimizing today’s warehouse operations

Software solutions aid SKU proliferation, labor challenges

Operations

Recognizing women’s success

Female-leadership in beverage operations empowers workforces

Jarritos Zero Mandarin soda bottle surrounded by oranges, against a blue sky with clouds.

IN EVERY ISSUE

Coffee pouring into a mug next to a Maxwell Apartment coffee container.
Three cans of Indeed Brewing Apple Crisp Ale, described as "Not Quite A Cider. Not Totally A Beer."
New Products

Recent and upcoming product introductions across all beverage categories

Packaging News

A look at new releases of beverage packaging designs, including brand refreshes

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