Articles by Lauren Sabetta

As consumers rapidly switch to healthier alternatives and embrace prevention as a tool for living a better lifestyle, experts note that interest in botanicals and adaptogens is on the rise. 

Within the beverage industry, when it comes to efforts that support sustainability and a circular economy, experts stress the importance of considering how label materials affect the recyclability of packaging.

With rising consumer demand for drinks made with natural ingredients, experts note that beverage-makers are turning to fruit and vegetable ingredients to deliver functional drinks that meet consumers’ growing need states.

As automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are one type of technology to help overcome labor shortages in the warehouse, experts note the technology provides operators a means to fill the resource gap, allowing human labor to be allocated to more complex tasks.

Health-Ade Kombucha has benefited from the momentum in consumer health and wellness trends as the company crafts high-quality kombucha through its use of organic ingredients.

With growing awareness of the connections between individual health and that of nature or the environment, such interests are prompting more consumers to seek out clean label and non-GMO beverages.

This year’s State of the Industry report on energy drinks notes that with increased popularity and a wide variety of products, the U.S. energy drinks market continues to show its dominance.

This year’s State of the Industry report on dairy drinks and alternatives notes the impact inflation has had on the categories, as well as the rise of plant-based options.

This year’s State of the Industry report on coffee and RTD coffee drinks notes that convenience is driving growth in the category, with many consumers still enjoying their coffee at home.

To meet consumers’ preferences for functional beverages and lower sugar content, experts note that beverage-makers are turning to solutions using advanced high-intensity sweeteners, flavor modifiers and maskers to deliver functional beverages without compromising on taste.