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To sponsor a future issue of the ISBT Connection, contact Zach Raynsford for more information.
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PMMI Takes Over as Association Management Company for ISBT
As of July 1 PMMI has officially become the new management services company for ISBT. The Society’s new physical address and phone number is:
The society’s new physical address and phone number is:
12930 Worldgate Dr., Suite 200, Herndon VA, 20170
571-446-3947
PMMI also provides management services to industry associations including CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), The Cold Pressure Council (CPC), The Organization of Machine Automation and Controls (OMAC), and The Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions (F4SS) – with the mission of Advancing Associations, Connecting Communities
We welcome Paige Jarvi as new lead account manager, Paige will be your key contact for society processes. Paige can be reached at office@ISBT.com or pjarvi@pmmi.org.
The transition to PMMI should be seamless for membership, but if you have any questions or issues, please contact office@ISBT.com. |
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Registration is Open for BevTech Europe
This year, BevTech Europe Conference promises to be better than ever! You won't want to miss a moment of it. Please join us September 21st in the Hilton, Amsterdam.
Our theme this year is "Circular Journey in the Beverage Industry – Creating Values and reducing Waste."
Our planning committee has put together a great line up of speakers and presenters from various industries, followed by an evening networking event.
To learn more about this wonderful event or to register, click the button below. If you have further questions, you can also reach out to Killian.Kirwan@pepsico.com for more information.
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BevTech 2024 Call for Papers
Are you a leader in the beverage industry? Do you have innovations that can be shared? Is your technology worthy of a presentation at the Premier Beverage Industry event?
ISBT is now accepting presentation proposals for BevTech 2024's General Sessions and all Technical Committee sessions. Each proposal will be evaluated and reviewed by industry subject matter experts for technical merit, industry significance, and innovation. BevTech® 2024 will take place May 6-8, 2024 at the Rosen Centre Orlando in Orlando, Florida.
Presentations should adhere to the guidelines outlined below, including the use of the BevTech 2024 PowerPoint Template.
To be considered, please complete the application to present (Microsoft Word document) and return it to the ISBT Office with the subject line ISBT - BevTech® 2024 Presentation Proposal. This will be reviewed by the BevTech Program Committee. Don't be shy — we need your help and support to make this event a success.
Call for papers closes Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
We are looking for interesting presentations with a focus on (but not limited to):
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Sustainability
- Digitalization
- Consumer Trends
- Regulatory Landscape
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ISBT Announces Emeritus Scholarship for Current ISBT Members/Family Members
It is the objective of the ISBT scholarship program to provide financial support to academically qualified students who have shown an interest in pursuing a career in the beverage industry, either by course work or through an internship with beverage companies or suppliers to the beverage industry.
Beginning in 2019, ISBT added an Emeritus Scholarship option for ISBT members, or any of their immediate family, who are interested in applying for a scholarship.
For general information about ISBT's Scholarship Program, click here. For Eligibility Requirements and Application Details, click the button below. |
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Emeritus Scholarship Timeline
September 15 — Deadline for ISBT Emeritus Scholarship applications and all supporting documentation to be received.
October 15 — Decisions to be made by the Scholarship Committee and reviewed by the Board of Directors for the Emeritus Scholarship.
October 30 — Checks to be completed and administered to the scholarship recipient(s) or their school(s)
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Emerging Brands Summit Returning This Fall!
Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at the Westgate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV
The Emerging Brands Summit connects you with fast-growing emerging brands seeking to scale their manufacturing operations. This year's event will be held prior to the start of PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Sponsorships are available for purchase now through July 30. Space is limited, reserve your spot today.
Interested in learning more about the event and sponsorship opportunities? Visit the event website or choose a time to meet directly with PMMI Media Group Account Executive Aleks Apkarian here. You won't want to miss this opportunity to get in front of this exclusive, targeted audience as they enter the buying cycle.
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The Beverage Industry Resource Guide contains information from beverage industry supplier members from a promotional standpoint. It is for advertising purposes only and does not reflect the opinions or position of ISBT.
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If you have sponsored content (i.e., new products, case studies, white papers, etc.) that you would like to see mentioned in the ISBT Connection, please email Steve Guglielmo by August 29.
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Data Key Communications is proud to introduce its Supplier Catalog Library, a great resource for those in the beverage industry who want to see digital catalogs from ISBT suppliers collected in one spot!
If you're a supplier who would like to have your product catalog hosted online in the Catalog Library with a shareable and embeddable link, receive statistics about readership and clicks throughout the year, and be featured in the ISBT Connection, please contact Zach Raynsford for more information.
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Beverage Institute by ISBT® |
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"Did You Know?" is a series of interesting events and changes to ISBT and the beverage Industry. If you have an ISBT tidbit or "fun fact," send it to tom@isbt.com.
Alcohol as an Explosive: In 1881, a barrel of whiskey exploded in a Tombstone, AZ saloon starting a fire which destroyed the business section of the town.
War: There 39 “wars” going on in 2023 in the world. Many are listed as Terrorist Insurgency, Drug War or Civil War.
South to Canada: 64 percent of Canadians live south of Seattle USA.
Click on the link below to learn more interesting facts about Beverages and
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ISBT is proud to announce we have gained 11 new members since July 1. Please join us in welcoming them to the Society! To view the complete list of new members, click the button below. For information about joining ISBT, click Join ISBT below.
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If you have news (i.e., new hires, personnel promotions, facility changes, etc.) that you would like to see mentioned in the ISBT Connection, please email Steve Guglielmo. The deadline for submission for the next issue of the ISBT Connection is August 29.
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Mentos Enters the Soft Drinks Category - After the successful international launch of the Chupa Chups sparkling soda, which has twice been granted the Superior Taste Award by Belgium’s International Taste Institute, Perfetti Van Melle now brings a new and surprising licensing novelty soft drink to the market with its leading mint brand Mentos.
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Beverage and Ingredient R&D Technology Committee
The Beverage and Ingredient R&D Technology Committee strives to promote the understanding of product and ingredient technology issues facing the beverage industry and also to provide a technical forum for new ingredients, new products and trends observed within the global beverage community.
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Beverage and Ingredient R&D Technology Committee Chair Emina Goodman, ADM |
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2023 Beverage Industry Resource Guide
The 2023 Beverage Industry Resource Guide is online now. The 2022 Beverage Industry Resource Guide is designed to help facilitate connections and relationships between members.
Check out the full online edition of the Resource Guide by clicking the button below.
If you would like to receive a print copy of the Beverage Industry Resource Guide, contact Tim Hudson today.
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