Maura Devlin

Walking the National Association of Convenience Stores trade show at their annual conference this week, I spotted several emerging bev alc trends as we head into a new year: "Grape" is the hot new flavor, taking its cues from the energy drink sector (White Claw, Monster Brewing Co.'s "The Beast" and Clubtails are all coming out with grape flavored offerings next year); BeatBox copycats are emerging (Atomic Boss Hard Punch, Beach Juice); "wine-like ABV w/o the wine (Smirnoff Ice "Shorties) and more Hispanic consumer-focused brands (MBC's new Michelada play, Michi). More observations here: https://lnkd.in/gj7dM7tX

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Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Support for small / start-up dairy processors Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Need coaching? Are you a new or expanding dairy processor? Questions on your food safety activities or steps you need to take to be FSMA compliant? We're here to help! These Free Q&A sessions focus on a specific food safety topic but also include plenty of time for any questions about your specific food safety plan: Allergen Controls June 10, 10-11am EST Supplier Controls June 27, 3-4 pm EST Verification and Records July 8, 9-10 am EST The full schedule of topics can be found at https://lnkd.in/eCA6tGPW These workshops are made possible through the support of a USDA-NIFA grant through Cornell University, North Carolina State University, Oregon State University, and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy hashtag #foodsafety #artisandairy #cheesemaker #icecream #cheese

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And that's a wrap on my top takeaways from Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST 2024! Cost reduction is a big need in the baking industry right now, and it's certainly reflected in the solutions that were showcased on the expo floor. #bakingindustry #foodindustry #innovation

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We are alternative under the adult beverage umbrella. At SōRSE Technology, we've always considered ourselves as a food and beverage ingredient technology company versus a "cannabis company". Many of our clients identify more with the general beverage industry than the cannabis industry - And many of our target customers (when it comes to low dose beverages) don't identify as a cannabis consumer yet either! The positioning of the Adult Beverage Alliance is spot on and helping us align more with alcohol and other adult beverage alternatives. If you're in Massachusetts, check out this association and how you can get involved. https://lnkd.in/euuiBaAJ #drinkcannabis Craft Collective, Inc. Atlantic Beverage Distributors Cannabis Beverage Association Hemp Beverage Alliance

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