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Ingredient Spotlight

Consumers demand beverages with protein boost

Beverages with plant-, animal-based proteins seeing growth

November 18, 2020

Demand for protein-enriched beverages are on the rise. Although whey proteins have dominated the market, plant-based applications of protein are gaining popularity.

Ascent Recovery Water

February 20, 2020

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Ascent, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leprino Foods, launched Recovery Water, a water-based beverage that pairs high-quality protein with electrolytes to help athletes optimally recover post-workout, it says.

Plant-based options gain consumer appeal

Dairy proteins remain most utilized source in fortification

Stephanie Cernivec

November 14, 2019

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In the past, consumers generally designated protein for bodybuilders and athletes. Today, it’s seen as an essential part of the average person’s daily diet.

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Protein a top ingredient in RTD beverages, meal replacements

Protein-enhanced waters, drinkable yogurts see strong market growth

Barbara Harfmann

November 12, 2018

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As health-and-wellness trends pervade the food and beverage markets, plant-based proteins are growing in prominence and becoming a game-changing trend.

Glanbia Nutritionals offers new whey protein powder

BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W can be easily dispersed

April 13, 2018

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The pre-acidified whey protein isolate easily can be dispersed and features excellent clarity and taste.

Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk - Beverage Industry

Protein fortification proliferates across beverage categories

Plant-based proteins growing fastest, whey continues to dominate by volume

Amanda Del Buono

November 20, 2017

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Embracing the mass appeal of protein, beverage-makers and formulators are innovating new protein-fortified products in a variety of beverage categories for everyday consumers looking for a protein pick-me-up.

Glanbia releases hydrolyzed whey protein

ProTherma achieves protein fortification in hot ready-to-mix powdered applications

November 14, 2017

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Glanbia Nutritionals launched ProTherma hydrolyzed whey protein for the hot ready-to-mix powdered beverage and food markets.

ProPump 100% Whey Protein Isolate

May 4, 2017

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POWR3D introduced a new 100 percent whey isolate liquid protein mix in select markets.

Plant-based proteins power up beverages

Protein top trend in new product launches

Barbara Harfmann

November 14, 2016

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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.”