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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.

Uptick in beverages fortified with vitamins and minerals

Enhanced waters offer new potential for fortification

Barbara Harfmann

December 17, 2019

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Vitamins and minerals are helping to give beverages a competitive, nutritional edge.

SupplySide West showcases ingredient innovation

Science and strategy intersect at tradeshow

December 10, 2019

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More than 18,500 industry professionals experienced the latest in ingredient innovation from more than 1,300 exhibitors in the food, beverage and supplement industry at SupplySide West 2019.

2019 Beverage Innovations of the Year

Brands tap into health and wellness, convenience trends

Jessica Jacobsen

December 6, 2019

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The editors of Beverage Industry selected five innovators that it saw taking a step to push the boundaries of what today’s beverages can deliver to consumers.

Natural colors uphold clean label trend

Switch to natural colors must be done in authentic way, experts note

Stephanie Cernivec

November 18, 2019

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Color can significantly affect the initial perception of taste, which leads to a consumer picking up the product or not.

Performance beverage-makers tailor offerings to everyday consumers

Category sees more hybrid, cross-functional beverages

Taylor Karg

October 10, 2019

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Many are turning to sports and performance beverages to help them keep up with the demand of their everyday lives.

Beverage-makers work to develop balanced sweetening systems

Clean-label trends boast sugar reduction

September 30, 2019

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When inquiring about the most popular trends in the beverage industry, the answer more than likely centers on clean-label ingredients and a focus on health and wellness. For many consumers, this translates to seeking out food and beverages with reduced sugar and carbohydrates.

Botanical ingredients enhance function, flavor in beverages

Functional, health and wellness trends help boost category

Taylor Karg

September 16, 2019

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As consumers increasingly become in tune with their health, botanical ingredients are straying beyond the beauty industry and moving into the beverage market.

Immune health ingredients increasingly popular in beverage formulations

Beverage-makers employ turmeric, elderberry to support immune system

Taylor Karg

August 27, 2019

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Healthy, functional ingredients like turmeric, ginger, carrot, elderberry and green tea are among those aiding consumers in their quest for immune-boosting properties.

IFT19 showcases solutions for clean-label trends

Plant proteins, stevia sweeteners among highlights at show

July 29, 2019

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The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) hosted its annual Food Expo, which took place June 2-5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

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