Articles Tagged with ''flavor trends''

SKU proliferation has left its mark on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market. But innovative new products aren’t just for the retail shelves. Foodservice operations also are developing new beverages to entice consumers.

Many people will tell you that in beverage industry, taste is king. As brand owners develop new beverages, they are tasked with finding that balance between function and flavor.

Suffolk, U.K.-based Treatt revealed this summer’s hottest drink trends based on its latest independent research. Melons, blossoms, garden goodies and sophisticated mocktails are among the trending drink options the research found. 

Remember when nothing said summer like sitting on Grandma's porch and sipping a tall glass of ice-cold lemonade? The pure sourness and simple ingredients made taste buds dance.

Whether it be for weight management, immune health or a number of other motivators, consumers understand the role health and wellness plays in their lives.

After roughly 10 months of being overly cautious about what I eat and drink, later this month I finally can consume what I want, within reason of course.

Ingredion Inc., Westchester, Ill., announced that it has entered into a commercial agreement with Gelymar, one of the Top 4 producers of carrageenan, based in Santiago, Chile.

The phrase “something new” that’s commonly used in a reference to a bride and what she wears on her wedding day has taken on a new meaning for the flavored malt beverage (FMB) segment.

With a call-out in a phrase like “as American as apple pie,” it is not a surprise that apple has become a staple in the American diet. However, apple’s popularity does not end with food selections. The fruit also has found a home within the beverage space.

If the groundhog’s ability to predict the end of winter held true on an annual basis, it would make planning the last six weeks of winter much easier for many people. Although not as temperamental as the weather, many beverage-makers probably wish they had an ability to see into the beverage market future to predict the latest trends.