BEVERAGEFORUM
HEARD AT THE FORUM Standout quotes from the five sessions held virtually at the Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages Sept. 29.
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By Zachary Russell
ive panels took a virtual stage Sept. 29 at The Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages, now available to stream on demand at storebrandsindustryforums.com. Subjects covered at the event included composting, coffee, dairy, nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverage trends. The sessions were moderated by Dan Ochwat, executive editor, Store Brands and speakers included representatives from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), Compost Manufacturing Alliance, Coffee Club, Boxed, TXB, Albertsons, Dairy Management Inc., Fair Trade USA, Casey’s, Walgreens, Rouses Market and The Giant Company. Here are some notable quotables from the conversations held that day:
ELIZABETH GUTHRIE, senior director of product management for own brands, Albertsons
ON DAIRY ALTERNATIVES... “Many of our customers are seeking alternatives to traditional dairy. The market is rapidly changing, and we’re working to evolve to meet those consumer needs. Store brands are leaders in this space, and you’ll continue to see us adjust to meet those needs and expectations.”
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DARLA REIG director of DSD, beer, wine and ethinc, The Giant Company
ON ALCOHOL... “As we were at the height of the pandemic, we saw an increase in consumption with customers buying more boxed wine or twin pack wine. Customers are celebrating any time they can and are enjoying the sparkling category. We’ve seen a lot of success in frozen, with frozen pops and wine slushies in our stores. Customers are willing to try any flavor of seltzer that we can put out there.” JULIE JOY, director of beer, wine and spirits, Rouses Market
“The seltzer craze has taken over the beer category, as well as canned cocktails or anything that’s fruity or sparkling.”
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