R&D Features - Articles - Page 13

Gelita’s Bioactive Collagen Peptides Chart - Beverage Industry

Sports recovery, bone and joint health products gain traction

Protein, collagen fortification vital to beverage market

April 4, 2018

As more consumers look to enhance the quality of their lives with functional, better-for-you- beverages and supplements, beverage companies are releasing more products to help athletes and everyday consumers recover with healthy rehydration after a workout.

GLOW Beverages’ Hydration and Energy drinks are sweetened with erythritol and stevia, the company says - Beverage Industry

Natural sweeteners cut calories, improve taste

Cargill’s EverSweet commercially available in 2018

Barbara Harfmann

March 6, 2018

As part of their efforts to live healthier lifestyles, reducing the amount of sugar also is top of mind for many consumers.

BrainGear Pineapple Mango - Beverage Industry

Cognitive health, energy ingredient usage grows

Functional beverage, health and wellness influence demand

Jessica Jacobsen

February 20, 2018

To fuel their minds and bodies, more consumers are turning to function-based consumer packaged goods to achieve their goals.

Guayusa leaf extract. - Beverage Industry

Cognitive health, energy ingredients drive usage upswing

Ingredient suppliers offer options to boost energy and cognition

Barbara Harfmann

February 6, 2018

When it comes to beverage fortification, beverage-makers have embarked on their own quest to provide consumers with functional cognitive performance and energy, and ingredient suppliers are ensuring brand owners have more options that will support these dual benefits.

2018 New Product Development Outlook for beverages

Natural, clean label are top attributes listed by respondents

Jessica Jacobsen

January 15, 2018

In Beverage Industry’s New Product Development Outlook 2017 Study, respondents indicated which trends they think will be the most popular in 2018.

Flavor Trends to Expect in 2018 - Beverage Industry

Infographic: Flavor trends to expect in 2018

New Product Development Outlook 2017 Study details hottest 2017 trends, predictions for 2018

January 15, 2018

Beverage-makers have more options than ever when it comes to flavors for developing new beverages.

VitaCup Vitamin Fortification - Beverage Industry

Fortification driven by target consumers, health-and-wellness trends

Fortified beverages increasingly designed to offer specific benefits

Amanda Del Buono

December 14, 2017

Consumers now are looking for products that are not just healthy, but also will support their personal nutrition goals.

Pouring Bottle - natural colors - Beverage Industry

Natural colors requests grow in line with clean label

Beverage-makers seeks out stable natural colors

Jessica Jacobsen

November 16, 2017

To aid beverage manufacturers, color suppliers are working to develop stable and vibrant natural color solutions as more consumers seek clean-label beverages.

Clean label influencing performance beverages

Beverage-makers seeking natural, functional ingredient sources

Jessica Jacobsen

October 17, 2017

In Beverage Industry’s New Product Outlook survey published in the January issue, the Top 3 latest trends that respondents listed were natural, healthy and organic, aligning with the clean-label trends permeating the market. However, the No. 4 latest trend was energy boosting, suggesting that a merging of these trends could likely occur.

Moms, millennials drive immune-supporting beverages

Consumers looking for convenient immune health maintenance

Amanda Del Buono

August 15, 2017

With the emergence of bottled water as the No. 1 most-consumed beverage and the growth of better-for-you products like cold-pressed juices and ready-to-drink teas, it’s clear that many consumers are becoming more aware of their everyday health. In line with this trend, consumers have become more aware of the importance of supporting their immune systems on a consistent basis as a way to prevent illness before it happens.