Articles Tagged with ''exotic fruit''

Consumers are looking for functional beverages that deliver benefits like immune health, vitamin support and promote overall well-being.

In an effort to embrace the United States’ growing appreciation for Japanese culture and traditions, Umenoyado USA introduced Haikara Sake. 

Chef Roger Mooking loves giving traditional dishes an exotic twist on his Food Network Canada TV show “Everyday Exotic.” Consumers’ desire for exotic flavors also has helped push tropical fruits into mainstream beverage formulations. Yet, ingredient suppliers note that the growing demand for exotic fruits also taps into broader, mainstream trends.

Truly Spiked & Sparkling, a brand of The Boston Beer Co., launched its newest flavor: Truly Spiked & Sparkling Lemon & Yuzu.

Although the U.S. Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to eat more fruit, more than half are traditional options, such as bananas, apples, strawberries and oranges. Yet, as the beverage landscape has gotten more complex and exotic fruits have become more mainstream, consumers are experimenting with exotic fruits, including guaraná, lychee, dragon fruit, tamarind, pomegranate and mango for their exotic appeal, natural sweetness and enhanced, functional capabilities, according to ingredient suppliers.