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Research shows consumers concerned about clear, understandable labels

Building trust achievable through clear nutrition labels, Attest survey finds

March 18, 2022

Consumers are looking for easier to understand food and beverage labels, particularly when it comes to health-and-wellness products, an Attest survey of 2,000 consumers finds.

Beverage community calorie reduction effort sees decrease for four straight years

Balance Calories Initiative halfway to national goal to reduce beverage calories by 20%

February 3, 2022

Calories consumed from beverages continue to decline in communities where obesity rates are above the national average, according to an independent evaluator. For four years straight, the actions the beverage industry is taking nationally with public health partners to reduce the sugar people get from beverages is working, and the data proves it, states American Beverage, Washington, D.C.

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More options enable health and wellness products to proliferate

Plant-based products among segments fueling health and wellness trends

Barbara Harfmann

January 27, 2022

From bone broths, plant-based beverages to ready-to-drink coffees and teas, functional beverages that support immunity, digestive health and overall health and wellness are thriving.

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Increased demand for no/low alcohol drinks brings opportunities

Consumers are becoming more familiar, accepting of no/low alcohol beverages

Lauren Sabetta

December 16, 2021

Driven by pandemic health concerns as well as shifts in consumers' attitudes toward drinking, low- and no-alcohol beverage options are of high interest to consumers, signaling an opportunity for new product development.

Super Coffee White Chocolate Peppermint

November 15, 2021

Super Coffee released its newest limited-edition winter flavor: White Chocolate Peppermint. The White Chocolate Peppermint flavor is available in Super Coffee, Super Pods and Super Creamer, the company says.

Maple Pumpkin Super Coffee, Super Pods and plant-based Super Creamer

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Super Coffee champions health, kicks out sugar

Brand’s marketing campaign mixes in health, positivity

Jennifer Storelli

October 28, 2021

Founded in 2015 from a dorm room by Jordan DeCicco, Super Coffee offers a portfolio of better-for-you caffeinated beverages sweetened with monk fruit and containing L-theanine and MCT for sustained energy with healthy benefits.

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HPP advancements spark beverage innovation

In-bulk HPP opens up technique to new packaging formats

Jennifer Storelli

August 26, 2021

For more than 20 years, high-pressure processing (HPP) has helped beverage-makers bring fresh, healthy and functional beverages to store shelves. Now, pioneering engineering efforts are working to bring this processing technique to even more applications.

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Probiotics usage, awareness continues to increase, survey shows

Beverage-makers find new ways to deliver digestive health ingredients

Jessica Jacobsen

August 25, 2021

Across the globe, consumers are more engaged with consuming probiotics, according to a survey from Kerry ProActive Health’s division. Beverage-makers are taking an active role in helping fulfill this growing need state.

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LIFEAID launches functional drinks to boost post-workout recovery

From sleep-aid to fitness, new products see success

Sarah Graybill

July 28, 2021

LIFEAID Beverage Co. has hit the ground running post-pandemic with two recent product launches and a return to in-person tastings. On the road ahead, consumers can expect to see more functional offerings and “exciting” news in 2022.

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