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Pandemic heightens importance of immune health ingredients

Immunity-boosting beverages show multi-ingredient approach trend

Jessica Jacobsen

July 27, 2020

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Although current health trends have placed greater emphasis on immune-boosting ingredients, beverage-makers have been fueling this trend for years.

CLEAN Cause sparkling, low-sugar, organic caffeine from yerba mate

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Clean label finds its roots in nature

Reduced sugar sports drink present clean-label opportunity

Jessica Jacobsen

July 13, 2020

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“Real” ingredients from nature are helping beverage-makers deliver clean-label solutions.

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Fiber, probiotics see expanding beverage applications

Consumers look to gut-health ingredients to boost wellness

Sarah Graybill

June 4, 2020

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As consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of fiber-rich diets, along with being concerned about the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies, the demand for functional beverages has grown. Dietary fiber has become a large part of this category because of its potential to support digestion, immunity and more. Additionally, prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics are prompting growing functional food and beverage formulations using these as ingredients.

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Hydrocolloids improve functional beverage formulation

Low-carb, low-sugar beverages benefit from hydrocolloids

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

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A surge in ketogenic diets and sugar reduction due to consumers’ increased health-consciousness is impacting demand for hydrocolloids often used to enhance the quality and functionality of beverages.

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Consumer demand for functional, familiar ingredients drive flavor trends

Both exotic and comforting flavors thrive in current beverage market

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

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According to London-based Future Market Insights, floral flavors surpassed global market revenues of $850 million in 2019. Whether its floral, fruity, savory, sweet or tarty, beverage-makers are getting adventurous with flavor selections.

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Nostalgic taste of vanilla shines as perennial favorite

Ingredient suppliers offer cost-stable vanilla in several formats

Barbara Harfmann

May 7, 2020

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Whether its dairy milks, ready-to-drink (RTD) hot and iced coffees, meal replacement drinks or protein powders, vanilla is one of the most universally accepted flavor profiles around the world. In fact, vanilla is so well-known that its very name means “common.”

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Innovative beverage formulations benefit the body

Consumers demand nutrition for muscles, bones, joints

Sarah Graybill

April 12, 2020

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As consumers focus on nutrition increases, the beverage market is booming with functional beverages that address sports recovery, and bone and joint health.

GuS Soda’s new flavors contain a blend of monk fruit, stevia and a touch of pure cane sugar

R&D Stevia Feature

Taste profiles continue to improve for natural sweeteners

Zero-calorie sweeteners' use spans various categories

Jessica Jacobsen

March 21, 2020

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In the Maroon 5 song "Sugar," the band references a man's need for love from the woman he cares about. However, if the songwriters had been watching the sweetener trends, they might have been more inclined to mention a more in vogue sweetener.

Suppliers offer holistic approach to cognitive health

Clean-label trends, clinical studies elevate brain health ingredients

February 21, 2020

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Consumers across every age demographic are noticing the increasing importance of brain health.

AQUA KEFIR, a line of sparkling probiotic beverages.

New product development addresses numerous functional beverage trends

Experts anticipate increased fortification with digestive-, cognitive-supporting ingredients

Jessica Jacobsen

January 15, 2020

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With beverage-makers increasingly seeking ingredients that deliver a specific function, the functional beverage market is addressing a wide range of product attributes, experts note.

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2020 August

Beverage Industry’s August issue, discover how craft spirits are embracing “local” and innovation in our cover story. Up next, get insights into how the pandemic has ended up benefiting the club store channel, and impacted beverage research and development by spurning importance of immune-boosting ingredients. Among the latest in new products and packaging, get an exclusive look into citrus ingredients, energy drinks, and how technology and sustainability trends are driving beverage manufacturing and innovation.

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