The holiday season just got a whole lot tastier. Food & Beverage Magazine’s December 2025 issue is officially live, packed with industry insights, brand spotlights, and the latest trends shaping the food and beverage landscape. From innovative RTD cocktails to premium cheese imports, this month’s edition delivers comprehensive coverage across every corner of the F&B world.
What’s Inside This Month’s Power-Packed Issue
This December issue represents months of research, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis covering over 35 industry leaders and emerging brands. Whether you’re a foodservice executive, procurement director, or hospitality manager, you’ll find actionable insights that directly impact your bottom line.
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Premium Beverage Innovation Takes Center Stage
The beverage industry continues its rapid evolution, and this issue captures the most significant developments. Foundation Vodka leads our spirits coverage with their premium positioning strategy, while Better Than Booze showcases how non-alcoholic alternatives are reshaping consumer preferences. The RTD cocktail segment gets major attention with Mission Craft Cocktails demonstrating how craft distilleries are scaling their operations to meet growing demand.
Altos Tequila provides insights into premium agave sourcing and sustainable production methods that are becoming industry standards. Meanwhile, MAD TASTY reveals how celebrity-backed beverage brands are leveraging authentic partnerships to build lasting market presence.
Technology Transforming Food & Beverage Operations
Digital transformation remains a hot topic, with several tech-focused features highlighting how innovation drives efficiency. Square breaks down point-of-sale evolution and how integrated payment systems are streamlining restaurant operations. Spec App demonstrates how specialized software solutions are revolutionizing inventory management for beverage programs.
GoSpotCheck offers a deep dive into retail execution technology, showing how brands maintain consistent product placement and pricing across thousands of locations. For procurement directors and institutional buyers, these technological advances represent significant opportunities to optimize operations and reduce costs.
Global Sourcing and Premium Import Trends
International sourcing takes the spotlight with Le Gruyère AOP leading our cheese import coverage. The Swiss cheese cooperative shares insights into maintaining quality standards while scaling distribution across North American markets. This feature provides valuable lessons for any food and beverage company looking to expand their import operations.
MexDirect rounds out the international coverage with their approach to streamlining cross-border food trade, particularly relevant for foodservice executives managing complex supply chains.
Health and Wellness Brand Spotlight
The health-conscious consumer segment continues driving innovation, with several brands featured for their approach to functional foods and supplements. Nutrilite provides comprehensive coverage of their nutritional supplement line, while CogniSHIELD focuses on cognitive health products targeting active professionals.
Bragg continues their legacy in the health food space with expanded product lines that cater to modern dietary preferences. These brands represent the growing intersection between traditional nutrition and contemporary wellness trends.
Specialty Foods and Artisanal Products
Premium and artisanal products receive extensive coverage this month. The Caviar Co. shares their approach to luxury food retail, offering insights valuable for any hospitality manager working with high-end clientele. Tiptree brings their British jam-making expertise to American markets, demonstrating how traditional food companies adapt to new territories.
American Heritage Chocolate provides a fascinating look at historically-inspired confections, while Holy Chocomoly showcases how artisanal chocolate makers are building national brands from local operations.
Restaurant and Hospitality Excellence
The hospitality sector gets significant attention with Lavazza and Montauk Yacht Club collaboration highlighting how premium coffee brands are elevating resort dining experiences. This partnership demonstrates the strategic value of aligning premium brands with luxury hospitality venues.
Our restaurant coverage connects directly to current industry challenges, complementing our recent analysis of top restaurant trends for 2025 and how AI-powered solutions are transforming restaurant operations.
Natural and Organic Market Evolution
The natural foods segment receives comprehensive treatment with Organic Hive leading coverage of honey and bee-related products. Once Again demonstrates how nut butter manufacturers are expanding beyond traditional offerings to meet evolving consumer demands.
Physician In The Kitchen represents the growing physician-founded food brand category, where medical professionals leverage their expertise to create functional food products. This trend reflects increasing consumer demand for scientifically-backed nutrition solutions.
Regional Brand Success Stories
Several regional success stories illustrate how local brands scale to national recognition. Paskenta Mad River Brewing Company shows how craft breweries are expanding beyond their local markets while maintaining their artisanal identity.
Passionista de Sedona brings Southwestern flavors to national attention, demonstrating how geographic authenticity can drive brand differentiation in crowded food markets.
Equipment and Technology Solutions
Behind-the-scenes operations get attention with AUTEC showcasing food processing equipment innovations that improve efficiency and food safety. For foodservice executives and institutional buyers, understanding equipment advances directly impacts operational costs and food quality.
Protein and Convenience Foods
The protein sector features Idahoan with their expanded potato-based product lines, while King Oscar provides insights into premium canned seafood positioning. These brands represent the evolution of convenience foods toward premium, health-conscious options.
Pork Board rounds out the protein coverage with their latest consumer education initiatives and recipe development programs designed to support foodservice operations.
Emerging Beverage Categories
Functional beverages continue gaining traction with Bite Me Tonic representing the growing botanical beverage segment. Sunny Sky Products leads coverage of innovative beverage solutions that bridge traditional and functional categories.
Industry Organizations and Trade Groups
CIAB (Craft Import Beer Association) provides insights into import beer trends and regulatory considerations affecting beverage distributors and retailers. FoodOvation Exchange demonstrates how industry networking events are evolving to meet changing professional development needs.
Ready to Dive In?
This December issue represents the culmination of a remarkable year in food and beverage innovation. Whether you’re tracking beverage industry trends, evaluating new supplier partnerships, or planning your 2026 strategy, these insights provide the competitive intelligence you need.
The complete issue features detailed interviews, market analysis, and actionable strategies from industry leaders who are shaping tomorrow’s food and beverage landscape. Don’t miss the comprehensive coverage that makes Food & Beverage Magazine the essential resource for hospitality professionals and food industry executives.
Access the full December 2025 issue here and discover how these industry leaders are positioning themselves for continued growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” for founding American Wholesale Floral. Politz is also the founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
