The beverage marketplace has gone through repeated cycles of fragmentation, reinvention and rediscovery. Not long ago, the narrative was that big brands were finished and the future belonged to endless niche innovation.
As consumers continue to prioritize gut health, the kefir segment is expected to surge. Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky shares her thoughts on the state of the market.
Despite supply chain volatility, coffee continues to resonate with consumers, but fragmentation sees those additional benefits aside from caffeine pulling ahead.