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Clean-label formulation challenges beverage-makers

Clean ingredient sourcing, labeling clarity among hurdles
Sarah graybill
Sarah Graybill
June 29, 2021
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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.
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New beverage development combines familiar, novel flavors

Health and wellness elevates better-for-you flavor profiles
Sarah graybill
Sarah Graybill
May 18, 2021
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Beverage-makers are integrating “wellness” flavors to feed consumers demand for better-for-you beverages.
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Summer Olympics brings awareness to hydration, keeping bones, joints in top shape

Sports nutrition market due to reach $31B by 2025
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Barbara Harfmann
March 26, 2021
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The sports nutrition market is expected to reach $31 billion by 2025. Beverage manufacturers are releasing supplement powders, shots, sticks and beverages designed to give athletes and everyday consumers better bone and joint health.
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Koia Fruit Smoothies
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Ingredient suppliers expand arsenal of ‘sweet solutions’

Consumers seeking beverages with reduced added sugars and calories
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Barbara Harfmann
March 10, 2021
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With consumers paying more attention to their overall health by curtailing sugar, consumers’ positive perceptions of natural, non-GMO plant-based sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit have contributed to $5 billion in sweetener category growth.
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Cognitive, energy support sees increased interest from consumers

Beverages expand beyond traditional markets to deliver cognitive, energy support
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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.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Exotic Fruits

Domestic, exotic fruit flavors create tastes that ‘travel’

Beverage-makers incorporate flavors associated with immune benefits
Sarah graybill
Sarah Graybill
January 26, 2021
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As the functional and flavorful capabilities of domestic and exotic fruits continue to be experimented with, a healthy mix of traditional and emerging combinations are on the horizon for beverages, experts note.
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Ingredient Spotlight

Coffee fruit shows potential in future beverage innovations

Niche benefits could seize untapped opportunities in food, beverage
Sarah graybill
Sarah Graybill
January 22, 2021
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Historically an upcycled byproduct within the coffee production process, coffee fruit’s sustainable characteristics and health benefits could present opportunities in beverage development.
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Karma Wellness Elderberry Starfruit
Ingredient Spotlight

Antioxidants, superfoods provide functionality for new age beverages

Stressors prompt consumers to seek beverages that body, mind
Sarah graybill
Sarah Graybill
January 5, 2021
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The functional properties of antioxidants and superfoods are gaining traction lately as consumer interest in health and wellness grows as the result of the pandemic.
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Kin Euphorics Dream Light
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Consumers motivated to mitigate stress levels through foods, beverages

Adaptogens, cannabinoids among ingredients beverage-makers employing
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Jessica Jacobsen
December 28, 2020
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Although consumers were indicating high stress levels before, the emergence of the pandemic has exacerbated the issue, prompting beverage-makers to turn to a collection of ingredients to help reduce stress hormones.
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Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes
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Weight-management motivated by health, not cosmetics

December 21, 2020
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As consumers “take control of their weight,” beverage-makers are employing a diverse group of ingredients such as functional offerings and new age sweeteners.
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