According to a study released by MarketPlace, the pandemic has prompted consumers to turn to supplements to boost immunity.

The logistics of beverage packaging lines are important and vital because they represent the core of an integrated supply chain.

Although current health trends have placed greater emphasis on immune-boosting ingredients, beverage-makers have been fueling this trend for years.

Victor, N.Y.-based Constellation Brands and Pittsford, N.Y.-based Karma Wellness Water, Constellation Ventures’ first minority investment in a non-alcohol brand, have collaborated to launch a new marketing campaign to optimize the potential of the Karma beverage brand and its patented cap technology.

Created by Julio Iglesias Jr., J-GEN, a brand of Alfa Vitamins Laboratories Inc., is a daily hydration and immune-boost drink featuring a sweet fruit taste, as well as antioxidants and electrolytes, the company says.

The Coca-Cola Co. released Coca-Cola Energy, an energy drink that is aimed at providing consumers with an approachable option to the energy drink category, it says. 

Gatorade, a brand of PepsiCo, has announced the launch of its first caffeinated beverage designed to also deliver hydration: BOLT24 ENERGIZE. The beverage contains 50-75mg of caffeine in each bottle, depending on the flavor, and will hit store shelves early this year.

Wellbeing Brewing Company has partnered with Just Add Buoy to launch Victory, a zero-proof wheat brew that also hydrates while you drink it. Just Add Buoy worked with a pharmaceutical expert to develop the flavorless blend of electrolytes, B vitamins, and antioxidants that is used in the brew to make it not only refreshing, but also hydrating.

Vitamins and minerals are helping to give beverages a competitive, nutritional edge.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) hosted its annual Food Expo, which took place June 2-5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.