Articles Tagged with ''functional beverages''

As health and wellness trends continue to be a driving factor in the beverage industry, experts highlight how exotic fruits’ functional attributes and unique flavor profiles have growing appeal.

Although on-the-go lifestyles are prompting interest in beverages with an energy and cognitive focus, experts highlight that purity and effectiveness are leading new product development.

Consumer awareness on gut health has helped probiotic and prebiotic beverages flourish in recent years, particularly as price gaps with traditional beverages have narrowed.

A report from Mintel notes that millennials are most heavily engaged with functional claims, but there is room for improvement among Gen Xers and Gen Z.

With the increasing trend of outsourcing packaging operations to specialized firms, experts highlight the key beverage trends impacting contract manufacturing.

Experts note that shifts in consumer behavior have caused beverage brands to find new ways to deliver on fortification and personalization.

OLIPOP, a functional soda brand, announced the launch of its newest fall flavor: Crisp Apple. 

As consumers are spending less on discretionary items and more on essentials, experts note that mass merchandisers are capitalizing on value, variety and services.

Experts suspect that the future is bright for both the energy drink and sparkling water market, Phocus is looking to be the go-to solution for consumers seeking both.

As wellness trends have taken hold in the beverage space, experts highlight how natural and organic trends are impacting color choices used in the market.