As consumers continue to thirst for ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, beverage producers are eager to grab their share of an expanding market – one that shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to Grand View Research, the global RTD cocktails market is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of 12.1 percent through […]
Pasteurization
Beverage pasteurization is a cornerstone of modern drink manufacturing, crucial for ensuring product safety and extending shelf life without sacrificing quality. By applying precise thermal treatment, this process effectively destroys harmful pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in juices, milks, beers, and teas. Consequently, brands can confidently distribute their products globally, minimize waste, and protect public health while maintaining fresh, consistent flavors. It is an indispensable tool for balancing consumer safety with operational efficiency. Want to master the science and technology behind it? Explore our latest blog posts about pasteurization to discover industry insights and optimize your production today.
Pasteurization solutions are used in beverage processing for the safe and successful production of juices, kombucha, teas, and more. The pasteurization machines ensure continuous product flow at an even speed to expose liquids to the optimal pasteurization temperature followed by rapid cool down. This process eliminates harmful microorganisms in beverages.
Implementing continuous beverage pasteurization is essential for balancing shelf-life extension with optimal flavor retention. While batch processing can unevenly heat liquids, advanced flash pasteurization systems utilize highly efficient plate heat exchangers to rapidly raise temperatures for a precise holding time before executing a critical, rapid cool-down sequence.
This precise control kills spoilage organisms, yeasts, and pathogens without scorching the product or degrading heat-sensitive vitamins and nutrients. For complex, delicate beverages like kombucha and functional teas, this technology guarantees a microbiologically stable product that is perfectly preserved for distribution, all while maintaining the vibrant taste profile consumers expect.
TechniBlend’s Brian Loughrey Discusses New “LoDO” (Low Dissolved Oxygen) Technology and More
As Brian Loughrey, Techniblend’s Director of Sales, Central U.S., takes stock of the current beverage processing landscape, he sees TechniBlend’s ability to evolve as a key differentiator in the marketplace. As Loughrey explains it, TechniBlend never mirrors what other manufacturers are doing. Instead, the company is always pushing the envelope in the fields of carbonation, […]
A Look at the 2021 Beverage Market With TechniBlend’s Brian Loughrey
“The entire beverage market is in fluctuation,” says Brian Loughrey, TechniBlend’s Director Sales, Central U.S. “When the pandemic hit, ‘off-premise’ sales really kicked into high gear.” As Loughery attests, there’s been quite a stir within the beverage industry during the past year as beverage consumption patterns and consumer purchasing habits have shifted. According to Loughrey, […]
Five Factors Behind the Growing RTD Cocktail Category
The London-based data and intelligence company, IWSR, which tracks worldwide alcohol trends, says the Ready to Drink cocktails (RTDs) category grew 43% in global consumption last year. Driven by U.S. consumers, the category volume is projected to post +21.8% compound annual growth between 2019 and 2024. So, what is behind the growth for these premade […]
Is 2021 “The Year of the Beverage”?
Every “new year” allows us to take an optimistic view of the possibilities in front of us. Even with the challenges of 2020, some overarching trends emerged as consumers adjusted the way they ate, drank, worked, and socialized. What follows is a perspective on what the beverage landscape might look like in 2021: Whether carbonated […]