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Immune health drives beverage innovation

Functional ingredients impact formulation, flavor

July 30, 2021

Consumer demand for immune-supporting ingredients is on the rise, leading beverage brand and ingredient companies to innovate with immune-health-focused ingredients that push the envelope.

Ingredient Spotlight: Exotic Fruits

Domestic, exotic fruit flavors create tastes that ‘travel’

Beverage-makers incorporate flavors associated with immune benefits

Sarah Graybill

January 26, 2021

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As the functional and flavorful capabilities of domestic and exotic fruits continue to be experimented with, a healthy mix of traditional and emerging combinations are on the horizon for beverages, experts note.

Ingredient Spotlight

Coffee fruit shows potential in future beverage innovations

Niche benefits could seize untapped opportunities in food, beverage

Sarah Graybill

January 22, 2021

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Historically an upcycled byproduct within the coffee production process, coffee fruit’s sustainable characteristics and health benefits could present opportunities in beverage development.

Cloud Water +

January 22, 2021

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Cloud Water released its Cloud Water + line, an immune-supporting sparkling beverage.

Wildwonder

January 15, 2021

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Wildwonder, a female-founded beverage company, launched a self-titled sparkling beverage made to support immune and gut health.

Free Rain

January 11, 2021

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Free Rain has released several flavors of its naturally enhanced sparkling water, which is infused with adaptogens to help enhance mental and physical function, it says.

Ingredient Spotlight

Antioxidants, superfoods provide functionality for new age beverages

Stressors prompt consumers to seek beverages that body, mind

Sarah Graybill

January 5, 2021

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The functional properties of antioxidants and superfoods are gaining traction lately as consumer interest in health and wellness grows as the result of the pandemic.

Four Sigmatic Focus Blend

December 21, 2020

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Four Sigmatic expanded its portfolio with the launch of Focus Blend, a caffeine-free mix of eight smart mushrooms, adaptogens and superfoods.

Uncle Matt’s Ultimate Immune Orange Juice

December 11, 2020

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Uncle Matt’s Organic has launched its Ultimate Immune Orange Juice.

Ouli Tisanes

November 12, 2020

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DONA has launched Ouli, slow-steeped, functional herbal teas and ready-to-drink (RTD) tisanes available in three flavors: Turmeric Cherry, Elderflower Fennel and Cardamom Mint.