Production planning – squaring the circle
The “right” production-planning system (PPS) can create a sharp competitive edge for production companies. It has a direct impact on...
Plastic, the sustainable packaging – innovative solutions unwrap a competitive boost
More and more consumers have been leaning harder toward sustainability in their purchasing decisions. The trend is unstoppable, and one...
Barrel aging: the global trend in brewing
Once upon a time, wooden barrels were simply cheap ways to transport goods. Today, creative brewers let their beers age...
Blockchain moving to the forefront
The beverage industry is facing huge challenges while also seeing itself confronted by a large number of issues. One of...
Personalized beverages: a must for the entire industry in the future?
“Product personalization is an important trend. We will see more and more of it in the future,” says Dr. Jens...
Mulled wine market: more innovative than ever
As one of the most innovative hot beverages, mulled wine – or Glühwein, as it is called in German –...
Brewhouses: Global innovation drivers
Manufacturers of brewing equipment and systems are increasingly having to respond to the individual wishes of new target groups. And...
Conserving resources – boosting efficiency: the order of the day
Conserving resources and improving the efficiency of the entire company while meeting today’s sustainability demands – this is now the...
World’s first fruit juice sommelier training
In mid-2010, the Zukunftsinstitut (Future Institute) in Kelkheim, Germany identified what it called the “sommelier effect” as one of 50...