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R&D Features

Botanical beverage innovations emerge across beverage categories

Botanical flavor profiles help bridge gap between indulgence and functionality

May 20, 2022

As consumers are taking a proactive approach to holistic well-being, experts note that many are searching for flavors they link to products that may be formulated to support wellness.

Spindrift Spiked expands lineup with 4 new flavors

Passion Orange Guava exclusive to hard seltzer line

May 16, 2022

Spindrift Spiked, a brand of Spindrift Beverage Co., Newton, Mass., added four new varieties to its real fruit lineup including long-time Spindrift favorites and one entirely new flavor. In addition to sparkling fan favorites Grapefruit, Lemon and Blood Orange Tangerine, Spindrift is debuting a new, Spiked-exclusive flavor: Passion Orange Guava.

Healthy attributes push kombucha into mainstream

Flavors, hybrid formats help kombucha resonate with consumers

Jessica Jacobsen

February 25, 2022

For emerging categories like kombucha, the journey of becoming a mainstream beverage market like tea or coffee has gone through peaks and valleys, but the rising influence of health and wellness might be the push it needs to prevail.

Last Drop

Beverage brands expected to continue emphasizing presence of familiar flavors

Within spirits and beverage alcohol, simplicity takes the form of moderation

Lauren Sabetta

January 17, 2022

With health and wellness continuing to drive trends, beverage brands are opting for simplicity, as more consumers are asking for loud and proud, single-note flavors.

Sensient introduces new line of chili-based extracts

Five extract varieties delivery “boundless” consistency in heat, color

January 3, 2022

Sensient introduced a new line of multifaceted chili extracts that deliver a “boundless” consistency of heat, color and taste to meet consumers’ needs for hotter eating and drinking.

Ingredient Spotlight

Classic flavors remain in favor with consumers, new beverages

Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry help bridge gap for new flavor trends

Jessica Jacobsen

December 21, 2021

Classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate and strawberry have enjoyed longevity throughout the beverage market even as new, exotic entrants look to challenge their status.

Alani Sparkling water

December 16, 2021

Alani Nu introduced a new product category within its beverage portfolio: sparkling water. Named Alani Sparkling, this new line is a caffeine-free, gluten-free and vegan beverage that showcases natural aromatic flavor components that enhances the taste of the product with zero sugar, the company says.

LALA brand releases dessert-inspired yogurt smoothies, cremas

Yogurt smoothies available in 3 varieties

August 23, 2021

Dallas-based LALA U.S. Inc. announced that dessert-inspired yogurt smoothies and cremas are the newest addition to the LALA brand of fresh dairy products. The new products include three flavors of dessert yogurt smoothies and two flavors of fruit and crema desserts.

Category Focus

Energy market thrives during pandemic

New flavors, functionality help category compete with outside categories

Jessica Jacobsen

July 20, 2021

In today’s beverage market, the energy drinks and shots category is leaving its mark as more consumers are relying on the product’s key attribute ― energy ― to get through the day.