Beverage Industry logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Beverage Industry logo
  • NEWS
    • R&D News
    • Supplier News
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Reader's Choice Poll
  • CATEGORIES
    • Alternative Drinks
    • Beer
    • Bottled Water
    • Cannabis Beverages
    • Carbonated Soft Drinks
    • Energy Drinks & Shots
    • Juice & Juice Drinks
    • Plant-Based Beverages
    • Sports Drinks
    • Tea and Coffee
    • Wine & Spirits
  • R&D
    • Beverage R&D Features
    • Ingredient Spotlight
  • PACKAGING
    • New Packages
    • Packaging Equipment
    • Packaging Material
  • OPERATIONS
    • Distribution
    • Plant Focus
  • TOP LISTS
    • Beer Market Report
    • Executive of the Year
    • State of the Beverage Industry
    • Top 100 Beverage Companies
    • Truck Report
    • Wholesaler of the Year
  • MEDIA
    • eBook
    • Podcast
    • Polls
    • Videos
    • Webinars
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Annual Manual
    • Contract Packaging Guide
    • Take a Tour
  • MORE
    • Classifieds
    • Channel Strategies
    • eNewsletters
    • Events
      • Membrane Technology Forum
    • Interactive Product Spotlights
    • Market Insights
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Store
    • White Papers
  • EMAG
    • eMagazine
    • Archived Issues
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!
R&D News

Suppliers release new ingredients, information

Monin Americas releases Spicy Agave Sweetener

Beverage R&D News
April 24, 2023

Monin Americas announced the launch of its new Spicy Agave Sweetener, organic agave infused with a blend of Hatch and Guajillo chili peppers. With consumers trending toward wellness, spice and elevated experiences, this new product from Monin will help operators to differentiate their menu offerings, adding the perfect combination of sweet and spicy (swicy), with organic agave, to entice customers’ taste buds and better-for-you preferences, the company says. Ideal for cocktails such as margaritas, mojitos, palomas and ranch waters, Monin Spicy Agave Sweetener is also a great addition to mocktails, lemonades, punch and iced teas, it adds. “We anticipate our twist on the classic agave sweetener will be adopted by operators looking for a way to add elevated sweet and spicy beverages to their menus,” said Brian Loukmas, vice president of innovation at Monin, in a statement. “Spicy Agave creates a memorable experience for guests and builds on the ever-growing popularity of the ‘swicy’ (sweet & spicy) movement. This new sweetener is also clean label, delivering on Monin’s promise to offer premium and authentic flavors made with the highest-quality natural ingredients.”

Brightseed, a bioactives company, released new research showing there is a significant subset of consumers who are engaged in a new horizon of science-based, natural solutions for health: bioactives. Bioactives are compounds that promote growth found in plants, fungi, and microbes that have the potential to reshape the nutraceutical industry and help consumers achieve their health goals, the company says. Brightseed’s study identified a new consumer segment of “Bioactivists” (27% of adults) who believe “food can be as powerful as medicine” and would pay a premium for novel bioactive health solutions. This finding presents a new opportunity for functional food and beverage brands to innovate products aimed at this early adopter segment, it notes. “Bioactivists are seeking proactive and preventative health solutions in a very targeted manner, and their heightened awareness on health topics has a direct impact on their evaluation of products and purchasing behavior,” said Michelle Masek, Brightseed’s vice president of marketing, in a statement. “Our findings show these Bioactivist consumers are hungry to find bioactives on the labels of their trusted brands.”

Kyowa Hakko USA announced the launch of CENTR Enhanced sparkling water, a functional beverage with a blend of nootropic and adaptogenic ingredients that includes its Cognizin citicoline. CENTR launched the product, its first outside the CBD category, in response to overwhelming consumer demand for nootropics shown to support brain health, like Cognizin. “CENTR Enhanced is the perfect solution for anyone looking to boost their cognitive abilities,” CENTR CEO Arjan Chima stated. “Whether you're a student studying for exams, a professional looking to improve your focus at work, or someone just looking to stay sharp, the ingredients inside CENTR Enhanced can help. Our hope is that consumers will incorporate CENTR Enhanced into their daily routine.” Karen Todd, vice president of global brand marketing at Kyowa Hakko USA Inc. added: “Our No. 1 goal is to get Cognizin into the hands of more consumers, and that’s why we’re so excited about this partnership. We’ve put in the work through numerous rigorous human trials to affirm that Cognizin does what we say it does, and we are so proud that CENTR Brands recognizes this clinical proof.” CENTR Enhanced is initially available on the brand’s website with thousands of retail locations coming soon, it says.

Nellson LLC announced the promotion of Francis Rinfret to the position of vice president of Nellson Operations in Anjou, Canada, and client liaison. In his new role, Rinfret will oversee all manufacturing operations activities for the Anjou, Canada-based site working closely with his direct reports as well as on-site functional leaders. He will maintain his responsibilities as client liaison working to foster and strengthen customer relationships. “It is a pleasure to recognize Francis Rinfret’s contributions to Nellson’s success and announce his promotion to Vice President, Anjou Operations and Client Liaison,” said Jean Filion, CEO of Nellson, in a statement. “In his previous role as Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Client Interface, Francis has been instrumental for many years in refining Nellson’s supply chain systems and process improvements.” Rinfret’s career includes more than 15 years of experience in the food industry along with a demonstrated track record of success in business planning, client interface, and supply chain development and management.


KEYWORDS: agave beverage ingredients cognitive health

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla shakes

    Classic flavors provide reliable, consistent results for beverage-makers

    Classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry...
    Ingredient Spotlight
    By: Chloe Alverson
  • Free Spirits Instant Bar Bundle

    Lifestyle trends drive growth for non-alcohol category

    As lifestyle trends continue to drive growth for the...
    Wine & Spirits
    By: Lauren Sabetta
  • Younger generation displays unique habits when it comes to beverage consumption

    Generation Z shakes things up in beverage

    Experts share that Gen Z is changing the standard on what...
    Beverage News
    By: Chloe Alverson
Subscribe For Free!
  • eNewsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Manage My Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Beverage Industry audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Beverage Industry or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • Fourpeople toasting with cocktails made with low-sugar ingredients, celebrating healthier drink options.
    Sponsored byCargill

    What’s Hot in Sugar Reduction: Beverages

  • chocolate milk
    Sponsored byCargill

    Sweetening the Future for Dairy and Dairy-Alternative Beverages

  • woman pouring a drink
    Sponsored byFFP

    Building a Beverage System: Meeting Consumer Demand for Precision Wellness

Popular Stories

halfday sodas

Beverage-makers turn to fiber, prebiotics and more to support consumer needs

Anheuser-Busch Brewing Futures

Anheuser-Busch announces $300 million investment in US manufacturing

Alani Nu

Alani Nu surpasses $1 billion in retail sales

Vote for your favorite new product

Have your say in what makes it to the top this month!
Vote for your favorite new product and help us celebrate excellence.


VOTE NOW!

Events

April 16, 2025

2025 State of the Industry Series: Alcoholic Beverages

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

June 5, 2025

Heat-Resistant Molds 101: Fundamentals and Prevention Strategies for Better Beverage Quality

Learn about the spoilage challenges and operational bottlenecks that ascospores can pose to your quality program if detection is delayed, or worse – not detected at all. Subject matter experts will cover the basics of these bugs and real-world impacts of insufficient quality methods to help you beat the heat … resistant mold.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Retail Coffee Segment

What retail coffee segments will fare well into the next year?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

Milk and Dairy Foods Nutrition, Processing and Healthy Aging

Milk and Dairy Foods Nutrition, Processing and Healthy Aging

See More Products

Related Articles

  • Beverage R&D News

    Suppliers highlight research, release new solutions

    See More
  • Beverage R&D News

    Ingredient suppliers announce new products, certifications for beverage ingredients

    See More
  • Beverage R&D News

    Suppliers launch new ingredients, partnerships

    See More

Related Products

See More Products
  • Beverage-Quality-and-Safety.gif

    Beverage Quality and Safety

See More Products

Events

View AllSubmit An Event
  • June 13, 2024

    Sipping on Innovation: Discover New Functional Ingredients for the Future of Beverages

    On Demand Functional beverages are one of the hottest trends in health & wellness. Now, consumers are demanding more function from their functional beverages. To do this effectively, we’ll need highly innovative beverage friendly ingredients that are backed by solid clinical science.
  • January 1, 2030

    Webinar Sponsorship Information

    For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.
View AllSubmit An Event

Related Directories

  • VIP (Vermont Information Processing)

    VIP is the leading solutions provider for the beverage industry, helping you to be more efficient and profitable. Whether it’s iDIG and KARMA for sales execution, EasyPick and EasyOps to make the warehouse run smoothly, or RPC and OrderStream to improve communication, VIP is your go-to provider and a friend for the ages.
×

Elevate your expertise in the beverage marketplace with unparalleled insights and connections.

Join thousands of beverage professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • eNewsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2025. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing