For more than 20 years, high-pressure processing (HPP) has helped beverage-makers bring fresh, healthy and functional beverages to store shelves. Now, pioneering engineering efforts are working to bring this processing technique to even more applications.

Across the globe, consumers are more engaged with consuming probiotics, according to a survey from Kerry ProActive Health’s division. Beverage-makers are taking an active role in helping fulfill this growing need state.

LIFEAID Beverage Co. has hit the ground running post-pandemic with two recent product launches and a return to in-person tastings. On the road ahead, consumers can expect to see more functional offerings and “exciting” news in 2022.

Many consumers understand the importance of hydration, but survey data shows they might need a reminder about what proper hydration entails.

The utilization of functional ingredients is prompting beverage-makers to source masking solutions so that the next generation of beverages deliver on function and taste.

Tea benefits from better-for-you ingredients and appeals to consumers because of its versatility and healthy attributes.

The future remains bright for the bottled water category, particularly as consumer demand for enhanced waters and sparkling waters are strong, assisted by healthy positioning and lots of innovation.

The foodservice channel experienced unprecedented sales declines this past year, with beverage sales underperforming in the channel. Yet, experts forecast beverage will be the great differentiator in its rebuild.

The tea and RTD tea category offers diverse options for every style and taste, including bagged, bottled, hot, iced and cold brew along with black, green, herbal and kombucha varietals.

Beverage-makers are integrating “wellness” flavors to feed consumers demand for better-for-you beverages.