The BevPros Blog

Deal Closed: Ocean freight forwarding and beverage logistics expert J.F. Hillebrand Group AG is now part of DHL

March 28, 2022

Bonn, Germany 28 March 2022Deutsche Post DHL Group closes the acquisition of J.F. Hillebrand Group AG (Hillebrand) and its subsidiaries at an equity value of €1.5 billion. After obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals by the required antitrust authorities, the takeover has been consummated. The companies had already signed the purchase agreement in August 2021. Accordingly, Hillebrand […]

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How does your beverage brand stand out among others?

February 22, 2022

Why your beverage marketing is more important than ever. Over the past few years, craft beverage brands have had to adapt to so many changes. Above all, they’ve had to create new ways to get their products into the hands of consumers – especially when it comes to standing out on the shelf. Is there […]

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Food Logistics Reveals Winners of 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award: Hillebrand’s Prabh Hans and Malaina Hudson Receive Honor

February 12, 2022

Food Logistics Reveals Winners of 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award: Hillebrand’s Prabh Hans and Malaina Hudson Receive Honor This award recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. (HOUSTON, TX)—Feb. 15, 2022—Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering […]

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What is your Direct to Consumer Delivery Strategy? Hillebrand Gori Delivery provides premium service to Craft Brewers in California

June 17, 2021

California has played a vital role in The Bev Pros overall success. California brewers and vintners produce a large percentage of the nation’s finest wine and beer. This is why we adapted our direct to consumer wine delivery service in California to meet craft brewers’ evolving needs. The Bev Pros are the perfect solution to […]

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How Your B2B Supply Chain Management Can Improve Your B2C Sales

October 19, 2020

You can’t sell your product if your customer can’t find it – how supply chain management can make a difference. COVID-19 has forced companies to evaluate and revise their normal business models in order to survive. Those changes may have been in response to margin erosion, market and workforce conditions, reduced cash flow or any […]

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Get Your Product Repackaged and To Consumers, Fast

September 30, 2020

This year continues to bring many challenges to the beverage industry. One of the main issues beer and wine producers are facing is the fact that so much product is sitting idle in kegs, barrels or warehouses – which unfortunately is not selling due to various pandemic closures and restrictions. That is not helping your […]

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The Business of Getting Back to Business: What Should You Do with Those Heavy Kegs?

June 10, 2020

We know there are numerous moving parts to your business recovery plan during this particular time. While you and all other brewers are hyper-focused on what’s going on inside your four walls, you can’t forget about the products in the wild. As we watch the world reopen, we’re facing uncharted waters. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]

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How To Manage Beverage Disposal – During a Crisis

April 13, 2020

Brewers and distributors are currently facing a unique set of financial and operational challenges. Among these is the timely disposal of unsaleable beverages. Fortunately, EcoBev beer disposal can help. As experts in the field, the EcoBev Team can advise you that not only does your beverage disposal plan have to be lawful and eco-friendly, but […]

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Words of Wisdom Forged by Experience – Insights from Industry Icon, Jim Koch

June 25, 2019

If anybody understands the American beer industry, it’s Boston Beer founder Jim Koch. Since launching Samuel Adams in 1984, Jim has witnessed all the shifts in the industry and has experienced the rise of craft firsthand. Boston Beer is the second largest craft brewer in the country – and just happens to be a client […]

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The Challenges of Brewing Gluten-Free Beer

May 14, 2019

Until recently, gluten-free beer wasn’t something on the industry’s radar. For those who suffer from celiac disease or have gluten intolerances, being able to enjoy beer was simply out of the question. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley – all of which are main ingredients in beer brewing. Celiac is an […]

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