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Coffee drives new product development in food, beverage

Coffee’s application for functionality and flavor drives innovation, growth

Sarah Graybill

March 17, 2020

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Approximately 63 percent of Americans drink coffee, according to the 2019 National Coffee Data Trends. Although coffee exports are decreasing globally, coffee as a distinctive, aromatic ingredient in food and beverages is expanding. Beyond flavor and aroma, attributes like coffee’s purported anti-inflammatory polyphenols are helping to drive product innovations across multiple categories, experts note.

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Domestic and exotic fruits exemplify health and flavor

Functional benefits expand use of sunny-tasting ingredients

Barbara Harfmann

February 20, 2020

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Domestic and exotic fruits finding favor in the beverage market include lemon, lime, peach and strawberry, while up-and-coming exotic flavors include blood orange, passionfruit and guava.

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Antioxidants deliver health attributes in convenient form

Dark berries, fruits and extracts popular sources for antioxidants in beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

January 17, 2020

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One of the ways in which consumers are finding a way to incorporate healthy convenience is through the use of antioxidants.

Premium tea ingredients leading the way in beverage development

Functional benefits help tea ingredients expand usage opportunities

Barbara Harfmann

December 5, 2019

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Beverage-makers and consumers alike are “singing the praises” of the healthful attributes of tea ingredients and revealing that there’s now more premium choices and categories utilizing these ingredients than ever before.

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.

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