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Botanical beverage innovations
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Botanical beverage innovations emerge across beverage categories

Botanical flavor profiles help bridge gap between indulgence and functionality
Lauren Sabetta
May 20, 2022
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As consumers are taking a proactive approach to holistic well-being, experts note that many are searching for flavors they link to products that may be formulated to support wellness.
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digestive health

Fiber, probiotics’ link to digestive health drive developers to biotic solutions

Suppliers continue to improve capabilities of next generation digestive health ingredients
Lauren Sabetta
May 16, 2022
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With the growing interest in digestive health, more and more consumers are choosing beverages with functional ingredients that support digestive health and overall well-being.
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sugar reduction ingredients
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Nature-made sugar reduction ingredients having a ‘sweet’ time

Stevia represents 6% of new product beverage launches in 2021
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Barbara Harfmann
February 22, 2022
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As health-and-wellness innovations proliferate in the beverage industry, stevia, monk fruit, allulose and erythritol are seeing increased usage in U.S. beverage new product launches.
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Weight Management
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Weight management coincides with healthier lifestyle

Suppliers aiding weight management through innovations in sugar reduction, functionality
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Barbara Harfmann
December 27, 2021
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Beverage trends including gluten free, non-GMO, plant-based and low- or no-sugar are resonating in the marketplace as consumers are looking for more than a “diet” to help them manage their weight.
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Gist 25-calorie prebiotic sparkling beverage

Vitamins, minerals key to good health

Immunity takes center stage with vitamins D, K
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Barbara Harfmann
December 2, 2021
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The usage of vitamin D and K in combination bolsters immune support, while botanical extracts, such as acerola, beetroot and yerba mate, provide vitamins and antioxidants. Minerals such as zinc also are trending.
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Sensient Natural Extracts
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Natural colors shine through in beverage formulations

Formulators rely on arsenal of clean-label color options
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Barbara Harfmann
October 27, 2021
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As consumers up their healthy lifestyles, they are searching for natural, clean label and non-GMO color products. Fact.MR estimates that the global natural food colors industry will reach $17 billion by 2031.
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Performance beverages
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Consumers incorporate performance beverages into their everyday routines

Plant protein usage increases within performance beverages
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Taylor Karg
September 29, 2021
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Performance beverages were once a go-to solution only for athletes and fitness-minded consumers, but recently more and more consumers are turning to these products to enhance their everyday lives.
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sweetener technology

Consumers investing in health with sugar reduction trends

Natural, less processed sweeteners driving beverage innovations
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Jessica Jacobsen
August 24, 2021
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As consumers focus on their health, many are looking to reduce sugar intake. However, because they still desire the sweet profile, beverage-makers are turning to more natural, less processed sweeteners.
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Barcode plant-based, adaptogen-rich performance beverage
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Immune health drives beverage innovation

Functional ingredients impact formulation, flavor
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Sarah Graybill
July 30, 2021
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Consumer demand for immune-supporting ingredients is on the rise, leading beverage brand and ingredient companies to innovate with immune-health-focused ingredients that push the envelope.
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stevia products
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Clean-label formulation challenges beverage-makers

Clean ingredient sourcing, labeling clarity among hurdles
Sarah graybill
Sarah Graybill
June 29, 2021
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Data shows that more consumers value clean-label ingredients for beverages. However, sourcing these ingredients as well as producing clear labeling surrounding a vague “clean label” definition are among challenges beverage brands face.
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