In the world of beverages, a core part of how many people now define “better-for-you” beverage choices lies in the use of botanicals and adaptogens in formulations, experts note.
Celestial Seasonings, Boulder, Colo., announced the expansion of its wellness tea portfolio beyond its fan-favorite Sleepytime offerings to include new benefit teas that support a variety of daily wellness needs.
As the beverage industry continues to show strong and sustained demand for fruit ingredients, particularly tropical fruits, experts highlight how brands look to innovate in a highly competitive and fast-moving market.
This year’s State of the Industry report on bottled water market analyzes that, despite slowed volume growth, the category remains robust, showing that water is still important to consumers.
Given the increasing use of GLP-1s, IFF recently released a report highlighting how the rapidly growing GLP-1 consumer market is reshaping the sensory experience and nutritional needs associated with food and drink.
Relaxation and calming benefits have often been associated with tea products, but experts highlight that other functional benefits and flavors could be the recipe the tea market needs for volume growth.
Given that consumers are becoming more conscious of the impact stress can have on their well-being, experts note that this awareness has fueled the demand for relaxation beverages, driving market growth as people prioritize stress management.