R&D Features | Beverage Industry

The middle comes to the forefront

Sweetener solutions appeal to taste, moderation with blends

June 20, 2011

The health and wellness trend has sweeteners top of mind for consumers. In an effort to moderate their caloric intake, consumers are surveying products and purchasing according to their personal priorities.

Releases showcase formulation and functional possibilities

Global launches showcase a range of trends, ingredients

William A. Roberts Jr.

June 20, 2011

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Following a rather lackluster 2009, when new beverage introductions plummeted nearly by half, the number of new beverages appearing on U.S. store shelves increased slightly in 2010.

Bone health fortifications defy age barriers

Bone health concerns appeal to more than the 60-plus crowd.

Jennifer Zegler

May 16, 2011

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Bone health concerns, such as bone mineral density, bone mass and osteoporosis, are issues commonly associated with an aging population. Although many products are available that target the specific concerns of the baby boomer generation, manufacturers are recognizing the issue is not tied to age.

Natural and Organic Ingredients Expand

Natural appeal for health-focused consumers.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

April 4, 2011

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Consumers are continuing to purchase organics despite the lingering pressures the recession has brought to their wallets.

IFT Food Expo Pre-Show Planner

IFT will showcase latest ingredients and technologies

April 4, 2011

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Thousands of the world’s food science and technology professionals representing organizations throughout the food sector will attend the 2011 International Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo at New Orleans Morial Convention Center from June 11-14.

Digestion aids expand beyond regularity

Consumers continue to turn to beverages to soothe digestive ailments

Elizabeth Fuhrman

March 7, 2011

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Diet, schedule, stress, medications, lack of exercise and aging are all factors that can contribute to digestive upset.

Bright future forecasted for cognitive health ingredients

Jennifer Zegler

February 7, 2011

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Beverage-makers are thinking about longer, brighter future for consumers.

Hydrocolloids address functional formulations

Jessica Jacobsen

February 7, 2011

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Ingredient solutions provide options for new beverage formulas.

Fortifications for achy, breaky joints

Jill Rivkin

December 3, 2010

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Joint health issues and an aging population bring attention to fortification options. It’s not only the unsteady economy giving people aches and pains today.

Natural colors develop opportunities

Elizabeth Fuhrman

November 12, 2010

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Consumers’ demand for transparency leads to increase in natural colors. During the past few years, a demand has emerged from consumers for transparency. Consumers are attracted to “clean” labels and want to avoid products that have complex ingredients and products