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As the grab-and-go style of convenience stores has changed a bit during the past couple years, experts note that convenience stores still continue to perform well despite ever-changing needs of consumers.

As more consumers consider how their purchases contribute to not only protecting their individual well-being, but also that of the planet, Táche set out to create a sustainable, healthy alternative-milk for both dairy and non-dairy drinkers alike.

Fresh tasting, clean label and safe are all attributes that are driving beverage-makers to utilize high-pressure processing methods.

A true influencer for today’s beverage formulations is sweeteners as more consumers are looking at sugar content and sources when making purchasing decisions.

Consumers still are enjoying their coffee at home and many are “trying to have the out-of-home coffee house experience at home.”

Ready-to-drink is expected to boom in North America in the coming years, with a projected $43.6 billion for the global RTD beverage market by 2027, according to a Data Bridge Market Research study.

As consumer package companies are increasingly designing more products with sustainability in mind, experts note that within the label industry, more companies are recognizing the need for labeling equipment that also supports a circular economy.

Although much of those sales come from the non-aseptic sports drink segment, sport drink mixes is showing that its contribution to the category, though niche, is gaining traction with consumers.

Inflation and product availability have resulted in consumers altering their shopping patterns. Research from Vericast shows how brand owners can continue to engage with consumers despite these challenges.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned both in-person and online with a new and improved lineup of content and programming as part of IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo.