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Consumers seeking out exotic, domestic in the name of health

Application impacts how beverage-makers utilize tropical, domestic fruit profiles

January 21, 2022

As consumers become more mindful of their food and beverage choices, experts note that domestic and exotic fruits are playing a vital role in this practice.

DOLE FRUITIFY

July 30, 2021

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Dole Packaged Foods announced the release of DOLE FRUITIFY, a line of tropical juice drinks crafted to deliver enhanced nutrition with functional ingredients like green tea and turmeric.

Naked Juice Co. Inc., a division of PepsiCo Inc., is launching new flavor in January 2020: Tropical Guava. Tropical Guava will be available in Naked’s traditional 15.2-ounce size, and is Non-GMO Project-certified.

BeatBox Tropical Punch

August 12, 2019

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BeatBox Beverages launched the latest flavor in its Party Punch ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail lineup: Tropical Punch.

Millennials help drive tropical fruit usage in beverages

Quality, safety within supply chain vital when incorporating exotic fruits

Jessica Jacobsen

May 15, 2017

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Chef Roger Mooking loves giving traditional dishes an exotic twist on his Food Network Canada TV show “Everyday Exotic.” Consumers’ desire for exotic flavors also has helped push tropical fruits into mainstream beverage formulations. Yet, ingredient suppliers note that the growing demand for exotic fruits also taps into broader, mainstream trends.

Skyy Honeycrisp Apple and Tropical Mango

March 18, 2016

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Skyy Vodka, a brand of Campari America, announced two new flavors joining its Infusions line this spring: Honeycrisp Apple and Tropical Mango.

R&D News: New resources assist with beverage formulation ideas

iTi Tropicals launches YouTube channel

December 16, 2014

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Ingredion Inc., Westchester, Ill., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Centennial, Colo.-based Penford Corp., a U.S.-based leader in specialty ingredients for food and non-food applications.