Articles by Jessica Jacobsen

Ingredient suppliers recognize the challenges that can emerge when beverage-makers want to develop a clean-label product and making sure that product attributes meet consumers’ perceptions of clean label.

Although much attention is given to primary packaging materials, the secondary packaging materials market also is seeing the effects of this evolving market.

As beer drinkers look for new, flavorful options, analysts note that sour beers are delivering on that need state.

Flavor houses are recognizing the new normal of providing low- and no-sugar products while still preserving taste profiles.

Recognizing the evolution of today’s beer drinker, White Plains, N.Y.-based HEINEKEN USA has made a concerted effort to develop products that fulfill consumers’ beer desires.

Beverage-makers today are turning to inks and coatings to create a deeper purpose and connection with consumers and the products they purchase, experts note.

Whether it is tobacco, packaged foods, consumer health, beverages, or beauty and personal care, many market analysts recognize that cannabis is poised to disrupt these consumer markets as the flowering plant makes inroads in legalization and mainstream acceptance.

The sports drink market is facing stiff competition from other beverage categories and remains to be seen whether it will make its comeback victory.