Your ISBT Connection | October 1, 2026

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ISBT Membership Renewals Open October 5


Your ISBT membership connects you to the people, technical knowledge, and resources helping move the beverage industry forward. Beginning October 5, current members can renew their membership for another year and continue taking advantage of everything ISBT has to offer.


Renewing early helps ensure uninterrupted access to valuable member benefits, including ISBT Guidelines, Best Practices, White Papers, BevTech Proceedings, Technical Committee participation, professional development opportunities, and connections with beverage industry experts from around the world.


And with BevTech 2027 registration opening November 2nd, now is the perfect time to make sure your membership is current and you're ready for another year of learning, collaboration, and industry connection.


Stay ahead. Renew early beginning October 5. 

What is the Packaging Technology Committee Up To?


The ISBT Packaging Technology Technical Committee is continuing work on some of the beverage industry’s most important packaging challenges, with a focus on sustainability, performance, efficiency, and evolving packaging requirements.


At BevTech 2026, the committee shared updates from its Cans & Ends, Education, CETIE/ISBT Method Harmonization, Sustainable Packaging, and Threadspecs subcommittees, along with technical presentations highlighting several areas shaping the future of beverage packaging. Learn more by clicking the button below.

Put Your Brand in Front of the Beverage Technology Community


Planning for BevTech 2027, May 2-6 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is already underway—and sponsorship opportunities are available now.


Securing your sponsorship early gives your company the best opportunity to select from available options and build visibility leading up to the event. BevTech sponsorship puts your brand in front of beverage industry professionals who are actively engaged in the science, technology, and technical challenges shaping the industry.


Several sponsors have already committed for 2027, so now is the time to explore the opportunities available and find the right fit for your organization.


Secure your BevTech 2027 sponsorship early and make sure your brand is part of the conversation. View opportunities here.

Save the Date for BevTech 2027


We’re already looking forward to continuing the conversations, collaborations, and innovations next year at BevTech 2027 in Orlando, Florida! Mark your calendars for May 2–6, 2027 at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace.


We can’t wait to see the beverage industry come together again for another unforgettable experience. See you in Orlando!


Do you have insights on the latest beverage technology, innovation, processing, packaging, ingredients, sustainability, quality, or operations trends? We invite current and prospective ISBT members to share their expertise and help shape the future of the beverage industry through engaging technical presentations.

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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 October 28.

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New ISBT President Tricia O'Connell Speaks from BevTech 2026

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 9 new members since September 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 October 28.

Beverages are major growth driver in foodservice industry - Retail bakeries, bakery cafes and restaurants have long been places where consumers go to discover new foods, and the Restaurant Beverage Trends report indicates beverages are following a similar path. 


Coca-Cola taps Monster Energy executive for a top role - Rob Gehring will become president of Coca-Cola’s North America operating unit.


Coca-Cola, Pepsi killed 3 holiday soda flavors fans still miss - One found its way back in disguise, and the other two may be gone for good.

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