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Coffee fruit shows potential in future beverage innovations

Niche benefits could seize untapped opportunities in food, beverage

January 22, 2021

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.

Guayusa’s natural attributes drive usage in beverage formulations

Suppliers refine extract capabilities to support guayusa stability in beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

September 23, 2020

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Natural solutions like guayusa are providing the sustained energy consumers desire with a healthy halo.

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Botanicals a boon for beverage

Botanicals’ flavor, function enhances beverages

Sarah Graybill

August 24, 2020

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Consumers seeking better-for-you beverages, along with those with interesting taste profiles are drinking up botanicals. Adding flavor and function, botanicals are experiencing wide adoption and success in the beverage market.

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Citrus’ popularity in beverage continues to expand

Citrus holds strong, pairing with botanicals to expand foothold

Sarah Graybill

August 11, 2020

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As a long-running leader in alcohol and non-alcohol beverage applications, citrus continues to remain at the top of consumer preference thanks to its perceived better-for-you traits and complementary taste profile.

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THC usage slowly growing as intoxicant ingredient

Edibles market grows 80%

Barbara Harfmann

June 25, 2020

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Despite regulatory challenges, the use of THC in beverages is seeing a slight uptick. Nielsen suggests that consumers often turn to marijuana products because it doesn’t cause a hangover and is low- or zero-calorie.

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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.