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Beverage fortification trends result in increased hydrocolloid usage

Suppliers work to mitigate supply chain issues

June 5, 2019

As the popularity of high-protein and reduced-sugar beverages continues to grow, formulators look for new ways to perfect the process while maintaining the texture, mouthfeel and taste of their products.

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Flavonoids provide health benefits, natural colorants

Dark-pigmented berries improve inflammation, promote heart, gut health

Barbara Harfmann

May 22, 2019

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Although “fabulous flavonoids” is not yet a recognizable term to many consumers, most recognize the antioxidant-rich properties and health benefits of several rich, darkly pigmented berries.

Montmorency tart cherry juice - Beverage Industry

Research highlights benefits of cherry ingredients

Coffee cherry aids in cognitive health

Jessica Jacobsen

April 16, 2019

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Research surrounding cherry ingredients show the benefits the fruit can have in beverage development.

Grains, nuts power plant-based beverages

Blue Diamond offers new almond protein powder

Barbara Harfmann

March 7, 2019

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In the midst of the current plant-based food and beverage revolution, consumers are on the hunt for plant-based proteins in a variety of foods.

Domestic, exotic fruit formulations provide benefits

Consumers continue to view fruits as clean label

Taylor Karg

February 19, 2019

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

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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.

Budweiser Nitro Reserve Gold

Bacardi launches production of hand sanitizer at Puerto Rico distillery

Data shows beverage sales up 10 percent amid virus outbreak

Recuerdo Tequila

Kool-Aid Man goes missing for mystery flavor search

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