What would you say if you could travel to Mexico, Germany, Ireland and Japan all in one day? With a cold import beer in hand, now you can. Columbia Distributing – one of the largest beverage distributors in the U.S. – offers a large selection of import beers from all around the world. Relax, take a sip and be transported to lands far away. Continue reading…
When you’re searching for an alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage distributor, it’s important to understand the must-have qualities of a warehouse. That way, you can make the best decision when it comes to choosing a new distributor. And with customers to satisfy and a business to run, there’s just no time to deal with the consequences of making the wrong choice. Here are some warehouse fundamentals you should look for before committing to do business. Continue reading…
Premium and craft brands are becoming increasingly popular across many food and beverage groups, from premium water, coffee, and even toast covered corner to corner with avocado. Many people think that craft soda and beer have won over the hearts and taste buds of the millennial crowd only, which although may have been mostly true in the infancy of these brands, today, after years of trying to break into the industry, that is a hearty misconception. The popularity of premium soda, especially, is a phenomenon not limited by age or geography. Continue reading…
You love coffee, but are you familiar with where it comes from? The answer is coffeefruit, the forgotten superfruit and the flesh that surrounds coffee beans. In order to make coffee, the beans are extracted from this fruit, which is typically tossed away. But coffeefruit is actually very healthy and nutritious. In fact, its health benefits make it just as good for you as blueberries, kiwi and other types of superfruit – if not better. Continue reading…
Emerging retail trends are changing the customer experience, and the food and beverage landscape is no different. Today’s consumers are faced with an ever-growing amount of options when it comes to beverages, and as a result, they expect complex offerings and categories wherever they go. Continue on to learn more about the current U.S. distributorship environment in regard to the beverage industry. Continue reading…
If you’re a beer aficionado like those of us on the team at Columbia Distributing, you probably know quite a bit about the way beer is produced. However, some breweries eschew the standard methods and take up nontraditional approaches to creating your favorite beverage. From mixing up techniques and equipment to incorporating unique ingredients, here are a few of the alternative brewing methods being used throughout the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading…
Matcha tea is a superfood, meaning it’s high in nutrients and provides multiple health benefits. As a staple in Japanese culture, this bright green drink dates back hundreds of years. Today, matcha tea and iced matcha lattes can be found in local coffee shops, matcha ice cream can be purchased at the grocery store and the finely ground powder can be added to a number of desserts, dishes and beverages. Here are just some of the health benefits that make matcha tea so popular. Continue reading…
Today, soda has become a huge part of American culture. You can’t go to any restaurant without being able to order a refreshing soda, nor can you stop by any gas station, deli or grocery store without finding a wide variety of your favorites. But these carbonated drinks weren’t the first – nor will they be the last – to offer a refreshing, delicious taste.
Travel back as far as the 1870s and let your taste buds experience the classic flavors that helped shape generations by checking out some of these old-fashioned sodas. Continue reading…
How would you react if you walked into a liquor store and there were only a handful of different options to choose from, instead of hundreds? And what if you knew none of it was regulated? Would you still want to make a purchase? Maybe not.
Fortunately, that scenario is only hypothetical thanks to something called the three-tier system. The three-tier system governs the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in a way that benefits customers, retailers and the local economy all at once. Continue reading…
When the air outside is a bit chilly, nothing beats cozying up inside with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. If you usually enjoy traditional hot cocoa, why not try out some new fixings? Here’s how to mix hot chocolate right for the kids. Continue reading…