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Domestic, exotic fruit formulations provide benefits

Consumers continue to view fruits as clean label

February 19, 2019

Beverage-makers are recognizing these trends and incorporating domestic and exotic fruits in their formulations to give consumers healthy benefits along with great taste.

gấc line of health and beauty waters in 12-ounce slim cans. - Beverage Industry

Berry flavonoids, antioxidants boost immunity

Product developers infusing more products with antioxidants

Barbara Harfmann

January 4, 2019

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With an increased emphasis on health and wellness, the vibe in the beverage industry also speaks to the importance of “changing it up” by manufacturing products with functional ingredients, including the immune-boosting power of antioxidants.

Ready-to-drink, health and wellness benefit tea ingredients

Natural, organic trends bode well for tea market

Jessica Jacobsen

December 11, 2018

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Over the last decade as consumers have continued to move away from carbonated soft drinks, they often migrate to a healthier alternative like tea. A lot of this growth early on was a rising tide that helped all brands.

Spindrift Sparkling Water - Beverage Industry

Ingredient sources helps Spindrift Beverage keep it real

Sparkling water brand works closely with family farms

Jessica Jacobsen

December 5, 2018

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An amalgamation of carbonated water and real squeezed fruit, Spindrift sparkling waters have carved out their own niche in the broader packaged water market.

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Protein a top ingredient in RTD beverages, meal replacements

Protein-enhanced waters, drinkable yogurts see strong market growth

Barbara Harfmann

November 12, 2018

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As health-and-wellness trends pervade the food and beverage markets, plant-based proteins are growing in prominence and becoming a game-changing trend.

Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Protein Bottle - Beverage Industry

Vanilla’s classic taste meets today’s beverage needs

Ingredient suppliers address supply chain concerns

Jessica Jacobsen

October 12, 2018

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As a staple in product development, vanilla has shown that no matter what the latest fad is, you can’t beat the classics.

Natural, flavorful botanicals create appetite for superfruits

Healthy-lifestyle beverages mainstay in energy drinks, sparkling waters

Barbara Harfmann

September 14, 2018

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The term “superfood” has been bandied about the beverage industry in reference to products containing nutrient-rich fruits like blueberries, pomegranate and cranberry, which increasingly have become popular with health-conscious consumers.

Citrus-flavored ingredients are among the most popular raw materials used in drink formulations, from sparkling and still waters to shandys and radlers, Ahmed Nour says. - Beverage Industry

Familiarity of citrus drives product differentiation

Ingredients remains top-of-mind in beverage category

Taylor Karg

August 6, 2018

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Used in a combination of flavors and drinks, citrus offers a refreshing, better-for-you enhancement in a wide variety of alcohol and non-alcohol products.

Love Beets Organic Juice - Beverage Industry

Clean-label appeal of beets drive new product development

Beet provide sweetness, natural color and health benefits

Barbara Harfmann

July 5, 2018

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Today, beverage manufacturers are singing the praises of this versatile, functional vegetable that is being blended into cold-pressed juices, kombuchas, shrubs, lattes and even cocktails.

Clean-label, non-GMO trends impact usage of hydrocolloids

Beverage-makers turn to hydrocolloids for sugar reduction

Barbara Harfmann

June 12, 2018

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Hydrocolloids have shown how valuable they are in order to improve a beverage’s texture and mouthfeel, facilitate increased usage of protein, fiber and nutrients, and serve as “the glue” to provide consumers with the functional, healthy beverages they demand.

2019 November

Beverage Industry’s November issue highlights the 100-year advocacy of the American Beverage Association and what’s next for CEO Katherine Lugar and a new plastics initiative, Every Bottle Back. This issue includes a special report on craft beer, an Up Close With feature on PRESS hard cider and what is sparking innovation in natural colors. Read more about how protein is powering up beverages and how warehouses are using WMS and WCS systems to streamline operations. As usual, the latest trends in new products, packaging and ingredients are highlighted.

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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