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Hydrocolloids help beverage-makers fulfill consumer demands

Functionality, clean label among trends impacting hydrocolloids market

Stephanie Cernivec

May 24, 2021

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Most recently, demand for plant-based, clean-label and reduced-sugar functional beverages has been high, according to experts. Hydrocolloids help address all of these needs.

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Vanilla remains top solution for beverage formulations

Natural, clean-label associations keep vanilla on top

Isi Frank Ativie

April 30, 2021

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Nostalgia has kept vanilla among the top flavors used in food and beverages, but its association with natural and clean-label trends is giving it an edge.

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Health, sustainability boost interest in plant-based proteins for beverages

Pea, hemp protein usage on the rise

Stephanie Cernivec

March 17, 2021

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Vegan consumers might have gotten the plant-based diet movement started, but demand has perpetuated thanks primarily to growing consumer interest in health and sustainability, experts say.

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Coffee ingredients deliver familiarity, novelty

Specialty coffee ingredients on the rise

Jennifer Storelli

February 19, 2021

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As coffee consumption shifts to a predominately at-home trend, beverage-makers are seeking out specialty coffee ingredients to deliver comfort and novelty to consumers.

Ingredient Spotlight: Exotic Fruits

Domestic, exotic fruit flavors create tastes that ‘travel’

Beverage-makers incorporate flavors associated with immune benefits

Sarah Graybill

January 26, 2021

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As the functional and flavorful capabilities of domestic and exotic fruits continue to be experimented with, a healthy mix of traditional and emerging combinations are on the horizon for beverages, experts note.

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Coffee fruit shows potential in future beverage innovations

Niche benefits could seize untapped opportunities in food, beverage

Sarah Graybill

January 22, 2021

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Historically an upcycled byproduct within the coffee production process, coffee fruit’s sustainable characteristics and health benefits could present opportunities in beverage development.

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Antioxidants, superfoods provide functionality for new age beverages

Stressors prompt consumers to seek beverages that body, mind

Sarah Graybill

January 5, 2021

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The functional properties of antioxidants and superfoods are gaining traction lately as consumer interest in health and wellness grows as the result of the pandemic.

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Tea suppliers support better-for-you beverage development

Coupling tea with vanguard categories, flavors will boost health associations, experts note

Jessica Jacobsen

November 25, 2020

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In the beverage market, the ascension of health and wellness is elevating ingredients like tea, which are touted for their healthy product attributes.

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Consumers demand beverages with protein boost

Beverages with plant-, animal-based proteins seeing growth

Sarah Graybill

November 18, 2020

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Demand for protein-enriched beverages are on the rise. Although whey proteins have dominated the market, plant-based applications of protein are gaining popularity.

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Functional CBD brings calming effect to waters, teas

Consumer usage of CBD products on upswing

Barbara Harfmann

October 12, 2020

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Cannabidiol (CBD) is helping consumers “mellow out” with an all-natural, functional ingredient designed to help alleviate pain, stress and anxiety. Twenty-eight percent of consumers are interested in trying CBD beverages, according to Mintel.

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