The relaxation beverage category is expanding rapidly, fueled by rising stress levels, increased interest in functional ingredients, and a shift away from alcohol.
Gatorade will expand its all-day hydration lineup with new functional products designed to support athletes beyond game time, including a new Gatorade Hydration Booster variant: Relax.
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.
With no shortage of contributing factors for Americans’ rising stress levels, ingredient suppliers are turning to holistic ingredients that promote relaxation and stress relief to help beverage-makers meet consumers’ growing need states.