Items Tagged with 'flavor trends'

This year’s State of the Industry report highlights  how consumer trends are shaping the carbonated soft drink (CSD) market, with functionality and flavor being two of the main trends impacting the category. 

The performance by the drink mixes market is due mainly to health and wellness benefits, lifestyle alignment and flavor expansion, experts detail.

When it comes to the tea and RTD tea market, experts highlight that the category’s growth is fueled by the consumer desire for healthy beverage options.

As consumer demand for indulgent beverages that still support wellness goals increases, experts highlight how flavor systems are delivering on richness, balance, as well as a function.

At ADM’s  flagship flavor facility in Erlanger, Ky., it’s all about reformulation in food and beverage to meet evolving trends.

Zero-sugar and diet extensions have aided the performance of the carbonated soft drink market as well as the proliferation of prebiotic sodas.

After suffering declines in 2024, hard cider was able to turn its performance around, showcasing modest increases in 2025, with analysts pointing to flavor innovations to continue that progress.

The positive connotations associated with exotic fruits are helping these ingredients to influence innovation within the beverage market.

Ingredient suppliers announce the flavor trends they expect to see in 2026 new products.

Ingredient suppliers announced new platforms and flavors that support beverage innovations.