As the functional and flavorful capabilities of domestic and exotic fruits continue to be experimented with, a healthy mix of traditional and emerging combinations are on the horizon for beverages, experts note.

Domestic and exotic fruits finding favor in the beverage market include lemon, lime, peach and strawberry, while up-and-coming exotic flavors include blood orange, passionfruit and guava.

Celsius Holdings Inc. released the newest flavor in its CELSIUS Originals line, Fuji Apple Pear. 

Although “fabulous flavonoids” is not yet a recognizable term to many consumers, most recognize the antioxidant-rich properties and health benefits of several rich, darkly pigmented berries.

Beverage-makers are recognizing these trends and incorporating domestic and exotic fruits in their formulations to give consumers healthy benefits along with great taste.

An amalgamation of carbonated water and real squeezed fruit, Spindrift sparkling waters have carved out their own niche in the broader packaged water market.

Consumers are looking for functional beverages that deliver benefits like immune health, vitamin support and promote overall well-being.

The puree has a tart, vibrant flavor, crimson-red color and smooth consistency that make it ideal for adding the flavor, aroma and texture of real fruit to a variety of fermented beverages, such as beer, hard cider, mead, spirits, wine and kombucha.

With consumers increasing their scrutiny of what’s in the consumer packaged goods (CPGs) that they consume, beverage-makers are responding by providing more products made with recognizable ingredients, like domestic fruits. As more consumers look for simplicity and transparency, these ingredients have garnered more attention.