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stephanie • June 22, 2022

5 Stats Behind the Gen Z Drink Trend That’s Not Going Away

You already know that Gen Z is drinking less alcohol than previous generations. But what are the key factors driving this trend? How long is it expected to last? Which non-alcoholic drink categories are leading in sales? And what are some innovative ways that businesses and brands can leverage buzz-free drinks to cater to Gen
Interior of Carrera Cafe with LA Unscripted Chyron
stephanie • June 10, 2022

Carrera Cafe Featured on LA Unscripted

Kia Illulian opened Carrera Cafe in September 2016 with the Ripple Maker as a core differentiator. Creating “the intersection of fashion, social media, and coffee,” he and his partners built a photogenic, experiential space where people would have an amazing, Instagrammable experience in the heart of West Hollywood they’d be sure to share online. The
coca-cola popup shop
stephanie9 • May 17, 2022

“Retail Magic” in London

Coca-Cola is a master of creating engaging, hands-on experiences for their customers, and their latest offering in Covent Garden is the best one yet. With bi-monthly clothing launches with local labels, sustainable fashion, personalized coke cans, and a mocktail bar with drinks topped off with Ripples — and oh, yeah, our absolute favorite drag queen
3 drinks printed with chameleon extract showing color variation
stephanie • May 10, 2022

Introducing Chameleon

The Science behind this mesmerizing new Ripples PodThe Chameleon Pod is created from the pH-sensitive anthocyanin compounds found in cabbage leaves. Just like how chameleons change their skin color in reaction to their environment, the color of this extract depends on the pH of your drinks! Your lattes will be a deep, rich violet, and your
stephanie • April 19, 2022

Announcing New Cloud Portal Features

This month we’ve updated the Ripples Cloud – your management portal to control your locations, customizable Ripples WebApp, and content – giving you more control over your Ripple Maker content and tiered access for multi-location venues. Our team is LOVING the Japan content this month – Spring botanicals, cat patterns, and traditional artwork with a
antigen herbs
stephanie • January 26, 2022

The Definitive Guide to Food and Beverage Trends for 2022

The noted American Chef James Beard once said “food is our common ground, a universal experience”. The degree of relatedness between food and society in these trends feels tighter today than ever before. From personal health, to planetary health, to the blurring lines between physical and digital experiences in our technology-driven world — food is
Chem lab team at Ripples hard at word
stephanie • January 12, 2022

Meet the Team – Dr. Assaf Zeira

1.What’s your educational and professional background? I have a Bachelor’s of Science and a Master’s Degree in Food Sciences, and I completed my Ph.D. and postdoc work in surface chemistry at the Weizmann Institute of Sciences. I specialize in making ink for all types of inkjet heads, and I previously worked for a company called
stephanie9 • January 5, 2022

Spotted: Ripples on CNN during New Year’s Eve Special

Wherein I try (and fail) to pour the perfect pint…. and Anderson Cooper tries Guinness for the first time….#CNNNYE pic.twitter.com/4Trbbpr7eE — Donie O’Sullivan (@donie) January 1, 2022   Friday night, during CNN’s NYC New Year’s Eve special, correspondent Donie O’Sullivan, on assignment in the West Village, surprised hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper with personalized
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stephanie • December 18, 2021

What You Need to Know: Spirits Marketing Trends in 2022

The spirits industry has experienced significant challenges in the past couple of years. At a casual glance it’s easy to set up Covid as the culprit, but in truth, most of these changes were underway before Covid arrived on the bar scene. The pandemic just intensified them in unanticipated ways. Whatever the reasons, in today’s
Onscreen tag update
stephanie • December 16, 2021

December Features Update!

Now it’s easier than ever to update your Ripple Makers and wow each guest – from right behind the bar! We’re excited to share these updates with you, designed especially with your front-of-house staff in mind. 1. Onscreen Search by TagYour servers can now search though the entire Ripples library in seconds with the new
Ripple's Illustrator at work - drawing on a tablet
stephanie • November 16, 2021

Meet the Team – Noam Dooshy

1. What led you to become an illustrator? I’ve been drawing every day since I was a little kid, and was lucky enough to turn it into a career.   2. Where do you find inspiration for new drink design series? Life, the streets, and Pinterest.   3. How long does it take you to
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