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Consumer interest in functional and sugar-reduced beverages have formulators turning to hydrocolloids to ensure texture remains consistent.

The relaxation beverage category is expanding rapidly, fueled by rising stress levels, increased interest in functional ingredients, and a shift away from alcohol. 

Experts share considerations beverage-makers must take when working with matcha as an ingredient. 

Often at concerts, the band or musician will feed off the crowd’s energy.

Consumers’ concerns on mental well-being and stress management has created a growing demand for beverages that support a calming clarity.

Coffee is evolving into a functional powerhouse, but preserving its flavor is the real challenge. Discover how cold extraction enables innovation without compromising the sensory experience consumers expect. 

Plant-based proteins have moved from being a niche option to a go-to ingredient to meet protein needs in beverage development.

Coffee ingredients are increasingly being used in formulations as supporting components rather than the sole focus, experts note.

During its first Honey R&D Summit of the year, the National Honey Board (NHB) detailed the magnificence of honeybees and why the ingredient is not just a typical sweetener, but a functional powerhouse.

The influence and demand for tropical flavors remains ever present in the food and beverage market; however, formulators must tackle cost and supply chain variables to deliver products that consumers want and can afford.