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Focused articles on popular and upcoming ingredients, including fortifications, flavors and featured additions.

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Natural glycolipids help control microorganisms in soft drinks

Dacryopinax spathularia glycolipids offers alternative to synthetic preservatives

Paul Marquardt

November 21, 2019

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These natural glycolipids offer consumer-friendly marketing options while reliably protecting beverages from spoilage.

Plant-based options gain consumer appeal

Dairy proteins remain most utilized source in fortification

Stephanie Cernivec

November 14, 2019

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In the past, consumers generally designated protein for bodybuilders and athletes. Today, it’s seen as an essential part of the average person’s daily diet.

Chocolate remains hugely popular worldwide

Indulgent chocolate formulates non-alcohol and alcohol drinks

October 14, 2019

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Consumers’ obsession with the indulgent goodness of chocolate is being sought after and savored in beverages year-round.

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.

Health-conscious trends elevate citrus’ status in beverages

Citrus flavors proliferate in waters, teas and spirits

Jessica Jacobsen

August 12, 2019

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Although much attention is directed toward emerging ingredients, suppliers note that health-and-wellness goals also have benefited staples like citrus.

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Clean-label trends boosts spice usage in beverages

Millennials, Generation Z embrace flavor exploration

Jessica Jacobsen

July 22, 2019

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As consumers demand cleaner and more transparent products, specific ingredient markets are seeing increased interest, helping brand owners deliver on the healthy attributes they’re striving to fulfill.

Beverage fortification trends result in increased hydrocolloid usage

Suppliers work to mitigate supply chain issues

Jason O'Connell

June 5, 2019

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As the popularity of high-protein and reduced-sugar beverages continues to grow, formulators look for new ways to perfect the process while maintaining the texture, mouthfeel and taste of their products.

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Flavonoids provide health benefits, natural colorants

Dark-pigmented berries improve inflammation, promote heart, gut health

Barbara Harfmann

May 22, 2019

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Although “fabulous flavonoids” is not yet a recognizable term to many consumers, most recognize the antioxidant-rich properties and health benefits of several rich, darkly pigmented berries.

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Research highlights benefits of cherry ingredients

Coffee cherry aids in cognitive health

Jessica Jacobsen

April 16, 2019

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Research surrounding cherry ingredients show the benefits the fruit can have in beverage development.

Grains, nuts power plant-based beverages

Blue Diamond offers new almond protein powder

Barbara Harfmann

March 7, 2019

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In the midst of the current plant-based food and beverage revolution, consumers are on the hunt for plant-based proteins in a variety of foods.

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