Your ISBT Connection | April 1, 2026

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Featured News

Be Where Beverage Technologists Connect: BevTech 2026


Don’t just attend another event, be part of the one place built exclusively for beverage technologists.


BevTech 2026 isn’t just about sessions and presentations. It’s where real conversations happen - where you can sit down with peers who understand your challenges, exchange ideas with suppliers and innovators, and build relationships that extend far beyond the conference.


This is the only conference designed specifically for beverage technologists, which means every interaction is relevant, every connection is meaningful, and every conversation has the potential to move your work forward.


BevTech 2026: Know Before You Go

There’s still time to register for BevTech 2026 at the regular rate of $1,500, but more importantly, there’s still time to secure your spot in a community you won’t find anywhere else. Don’t miss having a room in the conference hotel! A block of rooms has been set aside at the Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center in Arlington, TX at a confirmed rate of $249 plus tax per night. Please be sure to book your room by the cutoff date of Friday, April 3, 2026. After this date we cannot guarantee the rate or that a room will be available. Book here.


After April 3, pricing increases to $1,700. But the bigger cost? Missing out on all of the opportunities that BevTech provides. Click the button below to learn more.

The CO₂ Challenge Can’t Wait - Be Part of the Conversation at BevTech


The future of CO₂ in beverage production is at a turning point.

 

With ongoing supply challenges and increasing sustainability demands, alternative sources of CO₂ are no longer a future consideration—they’re an immediate priority. The decisions being made now will directly impact product quality, operational costs, and long-term viability across the industry. This is exactly why the topic is taking center stage at the ISBT Sustainability Summit at BevTech 2026 (May 6–7) and why it’s critical that you’re part of the discussion.

 

Your Voice Matters Now More Than Ever. This isn’t a passive session. It’s a working conversation where the industry will:

  • Evaluate emerging CO₂ sourcing options
  • Address real-world challenges and tradeoffs
  • Share perspectives across the value chain
  • Help define how the industry moves forward

 

If you’re not in the room, you’re missing the opportunity to help shape these decisions.

Beyond CO₂, the Summit will also cover water and wastewater management, sustainable packaging, and data-driven sustainability but the CO₂ discussion is the one driving urgency across the industry right now.

 

See the full agenda here and add the Sustainability Summit to your BevTech registration.

Get Certified at BevTech 2026


Take your expertise to the next level with the new Beverage Technologist Certification, launching at BevTech 2026.

This industry-recognized program includes a test prep course led by experts, covering key areas like formulation, processing, packaging, and quality followed by the opportunity to sit for the certification exam.


Why it matters:

  • Validate your technical knowledge
  • Boost your professional credibility
  • Stand out in a competitive industry


Be among the first to earn this new credential and set the standard for beverage professionals. Learn more by clicking the button below. Secure your spot during BevTech registration and invest in your future here.

Member News
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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 April 28.

Featured Catalogs

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 Jake Horodnick for more information.

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Welcome, New Members!

ISBT is proud to announce we have gained 59 new members since March 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.

Industry News

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 April 28.

4 more states will add restrictions on SNAP purchases in April - The movement to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda, candy and energy drinks with their benefits is growing.


Coca-Cola’s yellow caps are back — what they mean and why they’re compared to Mexican Coke.


Dr Pepper Launches Limited-Time Strawberries & Cream Shake at Jack in the Box - In 2023, Dr Pepper introduced a Strawberries & Cream flavor in both regular and zero sugar varieties, adding a sweet berry taste to the original 23 flavors in Dr Pepper, making a new beloved beverage. Now, it’s taking things one step further with an upcoming collaboration with a cult-favorite fast food chain.

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