Articles Tagged with ''health and wellness''

What beverage trends will resonate in 2018?

Mocktails, health-and-wellness products expected to be popular
Barbara Harfmann
As the new year begins, it seems to be the right time to highlight what food and beverage trends are expected to resonate, particularly as several research firms have released predictions of what will shape the industry.
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NPEE welcomes more than 450 new exhibitors

Beverage brands launch innovative, natural products
Both large and small brands continue to launch innovative products that further their health, wellness, community building and sustainability missions.
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IBWA highlights water’s role in preventing disease on World Diabetes Day

Association partners with Public Health Advocates for PHA Diabetes Conference

Drinking water instead of one 8-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage can save a person about 100 calories, which might help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, says the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), Alexandria, Va. The association is reminding the public of water’s important role in helping people live healthier lifestyles and has partnered with other organizations and groups around the world in recognizing World Diabetes Day, Nov. 14. 


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Nutraceuticals Tropical Turmeric Juices

Natural, clean-label trends drive upswing in botanicals

Botanicals add flavor complexity to RTD beverages
Barbara Harfmann
As more consumers take a back-to-nature approach to their health and nutrition, recognizable, plant-based botanical ingredients like green tea, guarana, turmeric, acai, vanilla and ginger are adding functionality, healthy hydration, natural caffeine and clean-label appeal to a variety of beverages.
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Five Points Trading blossoms under HEINEKEN USA leadership

Venture incubates global beer brands for U.S. market
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
With consumers desiring more premium options, White Plains, N.Y.-based HEINEKEN USA took its expertise as a global brewer of major brands, including Heineken and Dos Equis, to embark on a journey to give consumers the premium beer tastes from the diverse sources that they desire.
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A Kum & Go in Iowa features local beers as part of its growler taps.

Convenience stores remain bright spot in retail landscape

Channel embraces health-and-wellness trends
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
Although the eCommerce effect has presented a new dynamic for the retail market, the convenience store (c-store) channel has shown itself to be resilient. However, experts note that the channel still is navigating other consumer packaged goods (CPG) trends in order to meet the needs of today’s consumer.
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Moms, millennials drive immune-supporting beverages

Consumers looking for convenient immune health maintenance
Amanda Del Buono
With the emergence of bottled water as the No. 1 most-consumed beverage and the growth of better-for-you products like cold-pressed juices and ready-to-drink teas, it’s clear that many consumers are becoming more aware of their everyday health. In line with this trend, consumers have become more aware of the importance of supporting their immune systems on a consistent basis as a way to prevent illness before it happens.
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