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Functional solutions, performance drink offerings span across categories

Plant protein takes on larger role in the performance beverage space

September 22, 2022

Today, as more consumers continue on a functional beverage course, experts note that as such, many are turning to performance beverages to help manage their overall well-being.

Ingredient suppliers share new launches, partnerships

Florida Food Products acquires Javo Beverage Co.

August 1, 2022

Ingredient suppliers announce new mergers and acquisitions as well as solutions to support beverage formulations.

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Consumer awareness of clean label drives demand for ingredient solutions

Suppliers for sweeteners, colors and more develop solutions to support clean label trends

Jessica Jacobsen

June 28, 2022

With health and wellness driving consumer purchases, beverage-makers are finding clean label and non-GMO a growing priority for today’s shoppers.

Ingredient suppliers celebrate milestones, release guidelines

Capsoil FoodTech unveils functional inclusions for coffee pods

May 15, 2022

As consumer diets drive the need for clean label, gluten-free and functional ingredients, suppliers take the steps to make it easier for beverage-makers.

Bioengineered used instead of GMO as new labeling rule takes effect

Sales of Non-GMO Project Verified products exceed $26B

Barbara Harfmann

January 18, 2022

Along with the United States, many countries require genetically modified foods to be labeled. Effective this year, the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard requires manufacturers in the beverage industry to label products using the term “bioengineered” instead of “GMO.”

Kerry releases Tastesense Sweet Organic

First organic certified sweetener released to US market

December 8, 2021

Ingredient company Kerry released the first organic-certified sweet modulator for the U.S. beverage market: Tastesense Sweet Organic Certified.

Gist 25-calorie prebiotic sparkling beverage

Vitamins, minerals key to good health

Immunity takes center stage with vitamins D, K

Barbara Harfmann

December 2, 2021

The usage of vitamin D and K in combination bolsters immune support, while botanical extracts, such as acerola, beetroot and yerba mate, provide vitamins and antioxidants. Minerals such as zinc also are trending.

Ingredient suppliers name new leaders

Ingredion expands distribution of plant-based proteins through deal with Batory Foods

November 24, 2021

Ingredient companies are naming new leaders and inking new strategic distribution deals to expand the reach of clean-label, plant-based proteins to more markets.

Beverage R&D Feature

Natural colors shine through in beverage formulations

Formulators rely on arsenal of clean-label color options

Barbara Harfmann

October 27, 2021

As consumers up their healthy lifestyles, they are searching for natural, clean label and non-GMO color products. Fact.MR estimates that the global natural food colors industry will reach $17 billion by 2031.

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Clean-label formulation challenges beverage-makers

Clean ingredient sourcing, labeling clarity among hurdles

Sarah Graybill

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.