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Functional benefits, coronavirus offer reset for juice, juice drinks

At-home consumers drive double-digit growth in category

December 23, 2020

In the past, the high sugar content of juice and juice drinks and its association with breakfast time had the category floundering, Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic and at-home consumers seeking healthful, immune-supporting benefits has led to double-digit growth in juice and juice drinks.

Beverage Beat

On-premise, foodservice embrace new dynamics

Digital solutions in-store for restaurants in 2021

Jessica Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

On-premise and foodservice operators are embracing the new dynamics brought on by the pandemic in order to engage with consumers.

Between Drinks

Check value, premiumization rises on-premise

Nearly two-thirds of consumers have increased tip amounts

Barbara Harfmann

December 16, 2020

Many of us are more than ready to bid adieu to 2020, but experts note the following on-premise trends: check values are higher; wait staff are earning higher tips; and consumers are “treating” themselves to more premium cocktails and spirits.

Between Drinks

Beck Flavors names 2021 Flavors of the Year

Yuzu, Cherry Blossom highlighted for versatility

Barbara Harfmann

November 17, 2020

During a Nov. 10 webinar over Zoom, I learned what flavors Beck Flavors chose as their 2021 Flavors of the Year.

Beverage Beat

Analysts release 2021 trends reports

Immune health food and beverage cited on many trendspotting reports

Jessica Jacobsen

November 13, 2020

As we look to close the book on 2020, market research firms detail what food and beverage trends will help guide 2021.

Innova identifies Top 10 food, beverage trends of 2021

Transparency, consumer-centric driving innovation

October 23, 2020

Innova Market Insights, food trend specialists for over 25 years, unveils its annual Top Ten Trends report. The comprehensive report equips manufacturers, retailers and brands with the latest insights to drive innovation and answer current consumer demands.

Whole Foods unveils Top 10 food trends for 2021

Superfoods, hard kombucha on the list

October 19, 2020

Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas, unveiled its Top 10 anticipated food trends for 2021 in the retailer’s sixth annual trends predictions. Hard kombucha, upcycled foods, leveled-up breakfasts and jerky made from produce are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year.

Frozen juice market sees growth beyond pandemic buying

Old Orchard Brands offers 40 frozen juice concentrates

June 12, 2020

Old Orchard Brands, Sparta, Mich., reports seeing a renewed consumer interest in the frozen juice category, which has experienced triple-digit sales growth amid COVID-19 pandemic buying, according to data from Information Resources Inc. (IRI), Chicago. This information indicates consumers in the U.S. are buying frozen juices at the highest rate seen in years.

Ingredient Spotlight

Hydrocolloids improve functional beverage formulation

Low-carb, low-sugar beverages benefit from hydrocolloids

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

A surge in ketogenic diets and sugar reduction due to consumers’ increased health-consciousness is impacting demand for hydrocolloids often used to enhance the quality and functionality of beverages.

Food, beverage access concerns declining, study finds

Consumer Brands Association weekly study shows consumers report continued trust in CPG industry

April 29, 2020

New results released today by the Consumer Brands Association, Arlington, Va., show that in the survey’s eighth week, Americans have settled into pandemic life, feeling less concerned about the coronavirus but believing that the government will move to reopen the country sooner than it should.