natural ingredients | Beverage Industry

Ingredient Spotlight

Beverage-makers tap into ever-growing plant-based trend

Sustainability attributes help drive interest in nuts and grains

May 3, 2022

With the growing consumer demand for sustainable offerings and simple, real ingredients used within food and beverage products, more consumers are choosing non-dairy, plant-based alternatives such as nuts and grains.

Good Earth Black Chai and Lemongrass teas

April 6, 2022

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Good Earth relaunched two of its legacy teas: Black Chai and Decaffeinated Lemongrass.

Channel Strategies

Dedicated shoppers keep natural and organic channel afloat

eCommerce options add more convenience for shoppers

Jennifer Storelli

September 21, 2021

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Although the pandemic produced a mixed bag of results for the natural and organic channel, experts note that shoppers remain loyal to these retailers because of its curated selection of products.

Channel Strategies

Organic retailers seize opportunity to grow

Expanded healthy offerings, online ordering could boost sales for organic retailers

Sarah Graybill

October 2, 2020

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As access to natural and organic products has expanded, specialty retailers are working to regain that market share. Experts note that natural and organic retailers that are quick to stock in-demand products and offer versatile options for purchasing will see success.

Drink Wholesome

March 2, 2020

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Drink Wholesome has released a small-batch protein powder that uses real foods and nothing else to create a better-tasting protein powder without additives.

Natural glycolipids help control microorganisms in soft drinks

Dacryopinax spathularia glycolipids offers alternative to synthetic preservatives

Paul Marquardt

November 21, 2019

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These natural glycolipids offer consumer-friendly marketing options while reliably protecting beverages from spoilage.

Bimble announces national release for sparkling CBD drink

Beverage designed as natural stress-relief alternative

January 16, 2019

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New York-based Bimble Beverages announced the national release of its brand new sparkling drink: Bimble. The beverage features 25 mg of hemp-derived, full-spectrum CBD, which is more than double the CBD content of many CBD beverages on the market, the company claims.

Symrise launches new taste solution platform for beverages, food

Code of Nature uses 100 percent natural ingredients for new portfolio

December 14, 2018

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Only 100 percent natural ingredients, sourced from trusted people and places, find their way into Code of Nature solutions, the company says.

Tropicana releases kids’ drinks, coconut water blends

Tropicana Kids and Tropicana Coco Blends address latest consumer juice trends

March 13, 2018

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Tropicana, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., is announcing its newest product offerings: Tropicana Kids and Tropicana Coco Blends.

Michelob Ultra announces Pure Gold

New beer launches with sports marketing partnership

February 26, 2018

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Michelob Ultra, a brand of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, unveiled the newest innovation to join the Ultra family: Michelob Ultra Pure Gold. Michelob Ultra Pure Gold is made with organic grains and offers a refreshing taste with only 85 calories and 2.5 carbohydrates, the company says. Like Michelob Ultra, the new brew will be free from artificial colors and flavorings.