R&D Features

What to consider when working with digestive health ingredients

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Given the rising consumer interest in fiber and digestive health, experts address the challenges beverage-makers should consider when working with digestive health ingredients.

Reworking formulation with ADM

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

At ADM’s flagship flavor facility in Erlanger, Ky., it’s all about reformulation in food and beverage to meet evolving trends.

Beverages expected to play larger role in supporting GLP-1 community

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Research shows that awareness of GLP-1 medications is on the rise as Americans explore these agonists for a variety of reasons. Experts highlight that beverages will play a key role in supporting this growth.

Interest in digestive health prompts beverage-makers to rise to the task

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With growing consumer awareness of the role digestive health plays in overall well-being, experts highlight how beverages are helping to “close the gap” by offering a convenient way for consumers to meet fiber and digestive health needs.

Sports recovery, bone and joint health beverages attract the everyday consumer

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The sports recovery, bone and joint health beverage market has pivoted to attract the everyday consumer, not just athletes.

Health needs, technology advancements support maturing plant protein market

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Plant-based proteins have moved from being a niche option to a go-to ingredient to meet protein needs in beverage development.

Making it sweet: beverage-makers aim to provide ideal levels of sweetness

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

With consumers increasingly opting for functional, health-forward beverages, beverage-makers must adjust formulations utilizing natural sweetener solutions.

Solutions for well-being

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Beverage-makers remain focused on energy support, cognitive health

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Beverage-makers craft next generation of products targeting weight loss

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Ingredient companies announce clinical studies, acquisitions

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Ingredient suppliers announced new clinical studies and the integration of acquisitions.

Fortification trends have wide-reaching impact on beverage categories

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Innovations, rebrands driving ingredient market

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Ingredient suppliers announced new platforms and flavors that support beverage innovations.

Endurance, recovery ingredients span across beverage categories

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Performance beverage market proves wide-ranging reach

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Sweeteners support ‘sweet’ beverage innovations

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

As formulators are developing new products, the sweeteners options from which to choose are helping fuel some “sweet” innovations.

Sweeteners help consumers balance taste, sugar reduction

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

U.S. consumers are finding their own balance when it comes to sweetener consumption as they weigh sugar reduction with taste.

eBook | New Product Development for Beverage Manufacturers

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Consumers turn to beverages for immune support

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Consumers are increasingly prioritizing long-term health and focusing on prevention over cure with beverages acting as a delivery model.

Consumer expectations put clean label at the forefront

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Supply chain concerns impact flavors market

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Jones expects no specific supply chain issues in the short term, but says there is always the possibility of one emerging.

Beverage-makers keep an eye on taste trends

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

While flavor trends come and go, beverage formulators work to deliver products that consumers will enjoy.

Ingredient companies announce certifications, new launches

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

New certifications, artificial intelligence solutions, and beverage incubators among news for ingredient suppliers.

Beverage-makers turn to fiber, prebiotics and more to support consumer needs

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

To support the increasing demand for digestive health beverages, manufacturers are turning to a variety of ingredient solutions to craft these functional beverages.

Joint health solutions see demand across demographics

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Sports, recovery drinks extend market reach

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Natural sweetener systems crucial to beverage formulations

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

When it comes to formulating with natural sweeteners, experts explain why hybrid sweetener systems are crucial to beverage innovations.

Natural sweetener solutions coincide with demand for clean label

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With today’s sweetener market evolving rapidly, experts highlight how natural sweetener solutions are helping beverage-makers meet sugar-reduction and clean label goals.

Consumer demand prompts beverage innovations that support cognitive health

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Suppliers support those in need of Red No. 3 alternative

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

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.