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Special Report: Contract Packaging

Contract packing business to double to $119B

HPP, healthier functional beverages drive demand for contract manufacturing

November 19, 2021

From coming up with an innovative idea for a new beverage to seeing it filled, packed and on store shelves, contract packers are on the forefront of helping customers achieve their vision without costly overhead expenses.

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Rowdy Energy delivers better-for-you alternative to consumers

Green tea, L-theanine energy sources for brand

Jessica Jacobsen

November 16, 2021

When it comes to the energy that consumers need for their day-to-day lives, people are turning to energy drinks for this need state. Yet, more consumers in search of a natural alternative are turning to Rowdy Energy to power through the day.

Beverage Beat

Premiumization driving consumer’s coffee-drinking habits

Ingredient supplier identifies top trends for premium coffee innovations

Jessica Jacobsen

November 10, 2021

Ingredient supplier Flavorchem released the top trends in premium coffee innovation, which it notes was propelled during the pandemic as consumers look for elevated at-home coffee experiences.

Kill Cliff Octane introduces Killer Cliffsicle CBD + Caffeine

Beverage brand surpasses 2021 goal of raising $1M for The Navy SEAL Foundation

November 10, 2021

Atlanta-based Kill Cliff introduced its latest creation: Kill Cliff Octane. The first Octane beverage to be released is the Killer Cliffsicle, an orange vanilla flavored limited-edition energy drink that contains CBD, the company says.

St Hildie’s Tincture Tonics

October 26, 2021

St Hildie’s introduced three signature tincture tonics: Guava Ginger, Elderberry Hibiscus and Lemon Turmeric.

Whole Foods Market unveils 2022 Top 10 trends

Buzz-less spirits, functional fizz among the beverage trends identified

October 19, 2021

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market’s global buyers and experts unveiled their Top 10 anticipated food trends for 2022 in the retailer’s seventh-annual Trends predictions. Buzz-less spirits, yuzu, reducetarianism and functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity next year.

A88CBD functional waters

October 4, 2021

The Clean Beverage Co., a division of Alkaline Water Co., announced the launch of its brand new line of six natural A88CBD functional waters: Reenergize, Berry Black; Refresh, Lemon Lime; Relax, Peach Mango; Rest, Strawberry Kiwi; Relief, Grapefruit Ginger; and Resistance, Orange Tangerine.

Gem+Jane sparkling cannabis-infused botanical beverage

Ingredient Spotlight: CBD

Regulatory environmental shifting as demand for CBD ingredients rises

Suppliers employ latest technologies for CBD fortification within beverages

Barbara Harfmann

September 27, 2021

Despite no legalization at the federal level, CBD ingredients in beverages are hitting the market fast. CBD sales in the United States grew 20% in 2020, but is a slowdown from 2019, states Euromonitor International.