R&D Features Image courtesy of: banjongseal324 (iStock / Getty Images Plus) In-depth articles on research and development trends, new products and formulation advancements. https://www.bevindustry.com/rss/2271 en-us Performance beverages offering more benefits for consumers jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) As consumers take greater control of their health and well-being, performance beverages that were once designed to fuel athletic and fitness activities also are being incorporated into broader wellness goals. As consumers take greater control of their health and well-being, performance beverages that were once designed to fuel athletic and fitness activities also are being incorporated into broader wellness goals.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98670 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98670-performance-beverages-offering-more-benefits-for-consumers Sweetener systems evolve to meet consumer preferences Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With rising interest in natural ingredients and clean label, experts highlight that the sweeteners market is being shaped by more than a broad desire to consume less sugar. With rising interest in natural ingredients and clean label, experts highlight that the sweeteners market is being shaped by more than a broad desire to consume less sugar. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98623 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98623-sweetener-systems-evolve-to-meet-consumer-preferences Beverage-makers find fitting solutions to support women’s health alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Beverage formulations that support women’s health appeal to women at all stages of life, offering benefits that range from mood and energy to skin health. Beverage formulations that support women’s health appeal to women at all stages of life, offering benefits that range from mood and energy to skin health. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98609 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98609-beverage-makers-find-fitting-solutions-to-support-womens-health 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. 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/98576 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98576-ebook-new-product-development-for-beverage-manufacturers Preventative health puts spotlight on immune support jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) As immune support is now a year-round health goal, beverage-makers are expanding the ingredients they utilize to support those attributes. As immune support is now a year-round health goal, beverage-makers are expanding the ingredients they utilize to support those attributes.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98578 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98578-preventative-health-puts-spotlight-on-immune-support Clearing the air Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Ingredient suppliers address some points of confusion when it comes to defining the term “clean label” and discuss how it can be clarified. Ingredient suppliers address some points of confusion when it comes to defining the term “clean label” and discuss how it can be clarified.  

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98535 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98535-clearing-the-air Consumers’ interest in clean label on the rise Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) With rising interest in clean label products, experts note that consumers are paying closer attention to beverage labels, favoring products that provide more transparency and offer simpler ingredients. With rising interest in clean label products, experts note that consumers are paying closer attention to beverage labels, favoring products that provide more transparency and offer simpler ingredients.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98498 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98498-consumers-interest-in-clean-label-on-the-rise What to consider when working with digestive health ingredients Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) Given the rising consumer interest in fiber and digestive health, experts address the challenges beverage-makers should consider when working with digestive health ingredients. Given the rising consumer interest in fiber and digestive health, experts address the challenges beverage-makers should consider when working with digestive health ingredients.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98321 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98321-what-to-consider-when-working-with-digestive-health-ingredients Reworking formulation with ADM Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) At ADM’s flagship flavor facility in Erlanger, Ky., it’s all about reformulation in food and beverage to meet evolving trends. At ADM’s  flagship flavor facility in Erlanger, Ky., it’s all about reformulation in food and beverage to meet evolving trends.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98366 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98366-reworking-formulation-with-adm Beverages expected to play larger role in supporting GLP-1 community jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98364 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98364-beverages-expected-to-play-larger-role-in-supporting-glp-1-community Interest in digestive health prompts beverage-makers to rise to the task Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98339 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/98339-interest-in-digestive-health-prompts-beverage-makers-to-rise-to-the-task 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Beverage-makers use colors to communicate benefits, attract consumers alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) Government regulations and shifting consumer preferences are influencing the beverage colors market. Government regulations and shifting consumer preferences are influencing the beverage colors market. 

]]> http://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97885 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/97885-beverage-makers-use-colors-to-communicate-benefits-attract-consumers 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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