2020 December

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

November 18, 2020

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

October 12, 2020

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

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September 23, 2020

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

August 24, 2020

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

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%

June 25, 2020

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

May 27, 2020

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.

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Nostalgic taste of vanilla shines as perennial favorite

Ingredient suppliers offer cost-stable vanilla in several formats

May 7, 2020

Whether its dairy milks, ready-to-drink (RTD) hot and iced coffees, meal replacement drinks or protein powders, vanilla is one of the most universally accepted flavor profiles around the world. In fact, vanilla is so well-known that its very name means “common.”

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New plant-based beverages increase 58% in marketplace

Ingredient suppliers release new protein solutions

April 12, 2020