Functional beverages | Beverage Industry

R&D Feature

Clean-label formulation challenges beverage-makers

Clean ingredient sourcing, labeling clarity among hurdles

June 29, 2021

Data shows that more consumers value clean-label ingredients for beverages. However, sourcing these ingredients as well as producing clear labeling surrounding a vague “clean label” definition are among challenges beverage brands face.

Uncle Matt’s Organic unveils Ultimate Shots line

New product entry supports immune health, digestion, energy

June 15, 2021

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Uncle Matt's Organic, Clermont, Fla., launched its Ultimate Shots line and the entrance into this new category. Crafted with a multitude of functional ingredients and powerful probiotics, Uncle Matt's Organic Ultimate Shots aim to aid specific functions such as immune support, digestion and energy.

Cover Feature

Business interest in $30B cannabis market up 140%

Canopy Growth inks partnership with Southern Glazer’s to expand distribution of its CBD-infused waters to seven states

Barbara Harfmann

May 5, 2021

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Some 50 years removed from the Hippie Movement of the ‘60s and ’70s, medical and recreational marijuana, pain-relieving edibles like gummies and tinctures are being used by a diverse consumer base in a growing $30 billion cannabis market.

OLIPOP Orange Cream

April 26, 2021

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Functional carbonated soft drink brand OLIPOP released a new limited-edition flavor: Orange Cream.

Category Focus

Functional, plant-based ingredients boost sports, protein drinks’ growth

Performance beverages broaden functionality with new releases

Stephanie Cernivec

April 22, 2021

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Although the pandemic presented a challenge for many beverage categories, it seems to have offered an opportunity for the sports and performance drinks segment.

WTRMLN WTR functional blends

April 5, 2021

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WTRMLN WTR, a brand of Caribe Juice Inc., released new functional blends.

Between Drinks

Regular sleep important for better health

Natural, sleep-restoring beverages, supplements promote restorative sleep

Barbara Harfmann

March 16, 2021

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To fuel up for busy days, at least seven to nine hours of sleep is recommend each night. Several companies are releasing products to help consumers achieve restful sleep.

Special Report: Health & Wellness

Healthy, functional drinks dominate market

Immunity products with healthy attributes on the rise

Barbara Harfmann

February 3, 2021

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In the midst of COVID-19, consumers are even more interested in functional beverages that support immunity, digestive health and contain less sugar without sacrificing on taste.

R&D Feature

Cognitive, energy support sees increased interest from consumers

Beverages expand beyond traditional markets to deliver cognitive, energy support

Jessica Jacobsen

January 28, 2021

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Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are formulating with a host of functional ingredients that are designed to make the aging process less strenuous and more focused.

2020 Innovations of the Year

Beverage brands launch new products that they hope will become classics

Barbara Harfmann

December 3, 2020

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Many beverage manufacturers are “shooting for the moon” in hopes of giving consumers innovative new products that also will become classics within the beverage industry. See Beverage Industry’s Top 5 innovative products.