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In-depth articles on research and development trends, new products and formulation advancements.]]> https://www.bevindustry.com/rss/2271 en-us Sports recovery, bone and joint health beverages attract the everyday consumer alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) The sports recovery, bone and joint health beverage market has pivoted to attract the everyday consumer, not just athletes. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98287 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98287-sports-recovery-bone-and-joint-health-beverages-attract-the-everyday-consumer Health needs, technology advancements support maturing plant protein market jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Plant-based proteins have moved from being a niche option to a go-to ingredient to meet protein needs in beverage development.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98265 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98265-health-needs-technology-advancements-support-maturing-plant-protein-market Making it sweet: beverage-makers aim to provide ideal levels of sweetness alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) With consumers increasingly opting for functional, health-forward beverages, beverage-makers must adjust formulations utilizing natural sweetener solutions. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98176 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98176-making-it-sweet-beverage-makers-aim-to-provide-ideal-levels-of-sweetness Solutions for well-being Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Given the increased interest in cognitive health and the role energy drinks play in daily routines, suppliers highlight the ingredients beverage-makers are utilizing that support cognitive health and energy needs.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98099 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98099-solutions-for-well-being Beverage-makers remain focused on energy support, cognitive health Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) When it comes to the market for cognitive and energy support, experts note that the market’s sustained growth speaks to the depth of consumer demand and the essential role energy beverages now play in daily routines.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98101 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98101-beverage-makers-remain-focused-on-energy-support-cognitive-health Beverage-makers craft next generation of products targeting weight loss The rise of GLP-1 usage along with other trends converging with obesity and obesity drugs, is prompting interest in weight management formulations within the beverage market.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98056 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98056-beverage-makers-craft-next-generation-of-products-targeting-weight-loss Ingredient companies announce clinical studies, acquisitions Ingredient suppliers announced new clinical studies and the integration of acquisitions.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98020 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98020-ingredient-companies-announce-clinical-studies-acquisitions Fortification trends have wide-reaching impact on beverage categories Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) As consumers’ definition of better-for-you evolves, beverage-makers broaden their use of functional ingredients to meet fortifications trends that support physical and mental well-being.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97997 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97997-fortification-trends-have-wide-reaching-impact-on-beverage-categories Innovations, rebrands driving ingredient market Ingredient suppliers announced new platforms and flavors that support beverage innovations.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97944 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97944-innovations-rebrands-driving-ingredient-market Endurance, recovery ingredients span across beverage categories Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With lines continuing to blur across the performance beverage space, experts highlight how incorporating functional ingredients into daily-use formats, like ready-to-drink energy or hydration beverages, can give consumers benefits that extend well past the workout window.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97846 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97846-endurance-recovery-ingredients-span-across-beverage-categories Performance beverage market proves wide-ranging reach Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) As the lines between beverage categories continue to be blurred, experts highlight how the performance beverage market is moving toward functional lifestyle concepts, reflecting consumer demand.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97835 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97835-performance-beverage-market-proves-wide-ranging-reach Sweeteners support ‘sweet’ beverage innovations jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) As formulators are developing new products, the sweeteners options from which to choose are helping fuel some “sweet” innovations.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97755 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97755-sweeteners-support-sweet-beverage-innovations Sweeteners help consumers balance taste, sugar reduction jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) U.S. consumers are finding their own balance when it comes to sweetener consumption as they weigh sugar reduction with taste.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97745 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97745-sweeteners-help-consumers-balance-taste-sugar-reduction eBook | New Product Development for Beverage Manufacturers New Product Development for Beverage Manufacturers helps you understand the consumer trends and insights and ingredients that support those trends that are influencing the next generation of successful beverages. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97708 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97708-ebook-new-product-development-for-beverage-manufacturers Consumers turn to beverages for immune support alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Consumers are increasingly prioritizing long-term health and focusing on prevention over cure with beverages acting as a delivery model. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97668 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97668-consumers-turn-to-beverages-for-immune-support Consumer expectations put clean label at the forefront jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) As better-for-you trends proliferate, the baseline for consumer packaged goods (CPG) shows that clean label has moved beyond a trend to an expectation.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97616 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97616-consumer-expectations-put-clean-label-at-the-forefront Supply chain concerns impact flavors market alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Jones expects no specific supply chain issues in the short term, but says there is always the possibility of one emerging.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97505 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97505-supply-chain-concerns-impact-flavors-market Beverage-makers keep an eye on taste trends alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) While flavor trends come and go, beverage formulators work to deliver products that consumers will enjoy. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97539 Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97539-beverage-makers-keep-an-eye-on-taste-trends Ingredient companies announce certifications, new launches New certifications, artificial intelligence solutions, and beverage incubators among news for ingredient suppliers.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97497 Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97497-ingredient-companies-announce-certifications-new-launches Beverage-makers turn to fiber, prebiotics and more to support consumer needs jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) To support the increasing demand for digestive health beverages, manufacturers are turning to a variety of ingredient solutions to craft these functional beverages.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97449 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97449-beverage-makers-turn-to-fiber-prebiotics-and-more-to-support-consumer-needs Joint health solutions see demand across demographics Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) As more consumers look for solutions to help maintain strong bones and support overall joint function, experts highlight the ingredients beverage-makers are utilizing, as well as the benefits they provide.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97415 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97415-joint-health-solutions-see-demand-across-demographics Sports, recovery drinks extend market reach Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With health and wellness trends continuing to prompt innovation across beverage categories, experts highlight how the sports and recovery drink markets are catering to consumers’ evolving need states.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97400 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97400-sports-recovery-drinks-extend-market-reach Natural sweetener systems crucial to beverage formulations Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) When it comes to formulating with natural sweeteners, experts explain why hybrid sweetener systems are crucial to beverage innovations.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97292 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97292-natural-sweetener-systems-crucial-to-beverage-formulations Natural sweetener solutions coincide with demand for clean label Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With today’s sweetener market evolving rapidly, experts highlight how natural sweetener solutions are helping beverage-makers meet sugar-reduction and clean label goals.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97286 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97286-natural-sweetener-solutions-coincide-with-demand-for-clean-label Consumer demand prompts beverage innovations that support cognitive health Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With more interest in the brain-body connection, consumers increasingly are seeking beverage solutions that not only support cognitive health, but also mental and emotional well-being.  

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97221 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97221-consumer-demand-prompts-beverage-innovations-that-support-cognitive-health Suppliers support those in need of Red No. 3 alternative jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Following a recent revoking of authorization by the Food and Drug Association (FDA), manufacturers choice of FD&C Red No. 3, ingredient suppliers are stepping up their efforts to support food and beverage-makers color solution needs.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97257 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97257-suppliers-support-those-in-need-of-red-no-3-alternative Beverage-makers go beyond hydration, deliver on fortification trends alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Health considerations have impacted the beverage industry by way of fortified beverages. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97068 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97068-beverage-makers-go-beyond-hydration-deliver-on-fortification-trends Blending functionality with color concepts in beverages jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) The increasing interest in functional beverages often focuses on the attributes these ingredients can provide consumers. However, as these beverages and ingredients proliferate, the colors market is playing a vital role in supporting this trend.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97054 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97054-blending-functionality-with-color-concepts-in-beverages California law prompts increased interest in natural colors jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) The signing of California AB-2316 and AB-418 have placed greater interest on natural color solutions as beverage manufacturers consider impact of state’s legislation.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97048 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97048-california-law-prompts-increased-interest-in-natural-colors Performance beverages expand beyond fitness jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) Today’s performance beverages have evolved beyond providing energy, but also are supporting broader health and wellness goals.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/96950 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/96950-performance-beverages-expand-beyond-fitness