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Nutraceuticals Tropical Turmeric Juices

Natural, clean-label trends drive upswing in botanicals

Botanicals add flavor complexity to RTD beverages
Barbara Harfmann
Barbara Harfmann
September 15, 2017
As more consumers take a back-to-nature approach to their health and nutrition, recognizable, plant-based botanical ingredients like green tea, guarana, turmeric, acai, vanilla and ginger are adding functionality, healthy hydration, natural caffeine and clean-label appeal to a variety of beverages.
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Florida's Natural Lemonades

Citrus offers familiar taste in new products

Clean-label, plant-based citrus resonates with consumers
Barbara Harfmann
Barbara Harfmann
August 15, 2017
The familiarity and fresh-from-the-vine natural goodness of citrus fruits have been resonating with consumers for decades. Used as a single, recognizable ingredient in orange juice or lemonade, citrus ingredients are adding a refreshing, good-for-you boost to a wide variety of products and can be used alone or in combination with other flavors to deliver differentiated taste experiences. Experts note that citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, pineapples and grapefruits are a staple in juices, and also are proliferating in still and sparkling waters, sports beverages, energy drinks, ready-to-drink (RTD) teas, coffee, and beer. They also are used in combination to add a refreshing twist to even more beverage applications including spirits, mocktails and low-proof alcohol beverages, they add.
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DRINKmelon

Beverage-makers using watermelon year-round

Alcohol beverages increasingly utilizing melon flavor
Jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
July 14, 2017
The better-for-you health movement has helped take emerging food and beverage categories from niche to mainstream. As these niche categories become more commonplace, they not only are helping themselves but also are giving a platform to other products, categories and flavors.
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smoothies

Health and wellness contributes to increased use of hydrocolloids

Protein drinks, reduced sugar among beverage trends impacting stabilizers
Jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
June 16, 2017
Once a niche trend, health and wellness has gone mainstream as many market research firms have highlighted in reports. As better-for-you options abound throughout the consumer packaged goods market, beverage formulators are turning to stabilizing ingredient sources to maintain product efficacy.
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BI Nutraceuticals

Millennials help drive tropical fruit usage in beverages

Quality, safety within supply chain vital when incorporating exotic fruits
Jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
May 15, 2017
Chef Roger Mooking loves giving traditional dishes an exotic twist on his Food Network Canada TV show “Everyday Exotic.” Consumers’ desire for exotic flavors also has helped push tropical fruits into mainstream beverage formulations. Yet, ingredient suppliers note that the growing demand for exotic fruits also taps into broader, mainstream trends.
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high-shear mixing equipment

Flavors, functionality fuel coffee usage

Cold-brew coffee grows in popularity
Barbara Harfmann
Barbara Harfmann
March 15, 2017
As a get-up-and-go beverage, ready-to-drink (RTD) hot, iced and cold-brew coffee continues to fuel consumers in the morning and throughout the day.
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Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co.

Clean labels drive growth of domestic fruit drinks

Consumers desire simplicity, transparency in beverages
Amanda Del Buono
Amanda Del Buono
February 15, 2017
With consumers increasing their scrutiny of what’s in the consumer packaged goods (CPGs) that they consume, beverage-makers are responding by providing more products made with recognizable ingredients, like domestic fruits. As more consumers look for simplicity and transparency, these ingredients have garnered more attention.
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Bai Brands LLC

Steady growth projected for plant-based antioxidants

Companies introduce new water-soluble ingredients
Barbara Harfmann
Barbara Harfmann
January 16, 2017
There’s an idiom that states to “feed a cold, starve a fever.” To stay healthy and prevent illnesses like the common cold, consumers increasingly are turning to foods and beverages that are high in natural, immunity-boosting ingredients like antioxidants.
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Honey Infographic

Infographic: Honey offers natural sweetener for non-alcohol, alcohol drinks

The National Honey Board hosts Honey Editor’s Summit
Barbara Harfmann
Barbara Harfmann
November 14, 2016
Honey is a versatile, all-natural ingredient being used to add flavor and sweetness to a plethora of products, including beer, ready-to-drink teas and energy drinks as well as spirits.
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Coffee House Protein Shakes

Plant-based proteins power up beverages

Protein top trend in new product launches
Barbara Harfmann
Barbara Harfmann
November 14, 2016
With health-and-wellness trends driving product innovation, protein is making its move throughout the aisles as 17 percent of new products contain protein, according to Chicago-based Information Resources Inc.’s August New Product Pacesetters report “Harvesting the Fruits of Innovation Done Right.”
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