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Hemp Beverage Ban Delayed: What the One-Month Extension Means for Beverage Brands

Hemp Beverage Ban Delayed: What the One-Month Extension Means for Beverage Brands

By Jim MacGregor

Congress has given the hemp beverage industry another month. Here's what beverage brands need to know. The federal hemp beverage industry just received some additional...

Functional Beverages Are Exploding — What Does It Mean for Shipping?

Functional Beverages Are Exploding — What Does It Mean for Shipping?

By Jim MacGregor

The functional beverage category is growing fast—and it is changing more than what consumers drink. It is also changing how beverage brands package, sell, and...

Hemp Beverage Deadline Extended? What the December 11, 2026 Proposal Means

Hemp Beverage Deadline Extended? What the December 11, 2026 Proposal Means

By Jim MacGregor

Hemp Beverage Legislation Update: Federal Deadline Could Be Extended to December 11 The hemp beverage industry just received some additional breathing room — but the...

Why Direct-to-Consumer Beverage Sales Continue to Grow

Why Direct-to-Consumer Beverage Sales Continue to Grow

By Jim MacGregor

The way consumers buy beverages has changed dramatically over the last few years. Instead of relying solely on grocery stores and retailers, more brands are...

Kanna Drinks: The Next Frontier for Beverage Brands Shipping Direct

Kanna Drinks: The Next Frontier for Beverage Brands Shipping Direct

By Jim MacGregor

There’s a new botanical making the rounds in the functional beverage world, and it’s not CBD, not adaptogens, not mushrooms — though you’ll often find...

Folded Vs Glued Can Trays - Which is Better?

Folded Vs Glued Can Trays - Which is Better?

By Jim MacGregor

Why Folded Can Trays Are Better Than Glued Can Trays In the beverage industry, packaging isn't just about presentation—it's about protecting products, improving efficiency, and...

5 Fascinating Facts About Cannabis Beverages

5 Fascinating Facts About Cannabis Beverages

By Jim MacGregor

Cannabis & Wellness 5 Fascinating Facts About Cannabis Beverages May 10, 2026 Cannabis-infused drinks have quietly evolved from a niche curiosity into one of the...

The Top Hemp Beverages You Need to Know Right Now

The Top Hemp Beverages You Need to Know Right Now

By Jim MacGregor

Whale Pod Shipper — Product Spotlight Hemp Beverages 2026 From nano-emulsified THC seltzers to CBD adaptogen tonics, the hemp drinks market is exploding — and...

6 Things Carriers Don’t Tell You About Shipping Beverages

6 Things Carriers Don’t Tell You About Shipping Beverages

By Jim MacGregor

Shipping beverages sounds simple - pack it, label it, ship it. But behind the scenes, carriers have strict rules, hidden risks, and costly fine print...

4 Easy Steps to Ship Beverages DTC

4 Easy Steps to Ship Beverages DTC

By Jim MacGregor

Shipping beverages—especially canned drinks—can be tricky. Between pressure changes, rough handling, and leakage risks, poorly packed shipments can quickly turn into costly losses. The good...

Shipping Beverage Can Trays on Pallets: Best Practices for Safe and Efficient Transport

Shipping Beverage Can Trays on Pallets: Best Practices for Safe and Efficient Transport

By Jim MacGregor

Shipping trays of beverage cans on pallets is a common logistics method used by breweries, beverage startups, co-packers, and distributors. Palletizing trays allows companies to...

Why Protein Drinks are thriving in the Direct-to-Consumer Era

Why Protein Drinks are thriving in the Direct-to-Consumer Era

By Jim MacGregor

By integrating ecommerce, subscription models, and targeted marketing, protein drink brands are transforming how consumers discover and buy functional beverages. A Changing Consumer Landscape In...