Ingredient suppliers are making moves to aid today’s beverage-makers. Monin Americas released a Spicy Agave Sweetener, while Kyowa Hakko USA announced the launch of CENTR Enhanced sparkling water.  

In the beverage market, manufacturers are supporting health-and-wellness needs with more function, and less sugar.

Given the demand for ingredients that support cognitive health and energy enhancement, ingredient suppliers caution that formulation is more complicated than simply adding into the formula.

With consumers’ brains in overdrive, many are turning to beverages that support their mental well-being.

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., launched its latest innovation, Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage with a splash of real juice and functional ingredients.

In partnership with NBA icon, businessman and philanthropist LeBron James, MTN DEW announced the launch of RISE ENERGY,  an energy drink specifically formulated with ingredients to kick off the morning with a mental boost, immune support, and zero grams of added sugar, the company says.

Louisville, Ky.-based Clear/Cut Phocus (Phocus) announced the launch of its new Cola flavor. The seventh flavor from the sparkling water brand, Cola will join the current roster of Phocus offerings, including Peach, Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Yuzu & Lime, Cucumber and Natural, and will be available nationwide. 

Denver-based CarryOn has launched sparkling CBD waters as well as a brand mission to normalize the pursuit of mental well-being.