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Four beverage industry trends to watch in 2015

In their latest Global Beverage Packaging Market report, market research firm TechNavio (technavio.com) estimates that the beverage packaging industry will have a compounded annual growth rate of 4.11% globally over the next four years.




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Food and beverages inflation surged to 9.7% in October, Dec, rate cut unlikely: ICRA’s Nayar

Food and beverage inflation for October compares with 8.4% in September, led by an increase in seven of the 12 food groups. Vegetables inflation reached a 57-month high of 42.2% from 36.0% in September, exerting upward pressure on the overall CPI.”




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Bettermod Plant Based Oat Beverage

Review of plant based oat beverage - a milk, dairy alternative from Bettermoo.




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A Matter of Taste | Understanding Beer: Man’s first beverage

Beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the world but how well do you know it?




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Popular beverage 'bubble tea' is back in limelight

A representational image of bubble tea. — Canva

When it comes to trending beverages, bubble tea reigns supreme. The delightful Taiwanese creation has taken the world by storm as its charm knows no borders.

Its popularity has spread to several countries,...




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COVID-19 pandemic: OSHA releases guidance for food and beverage industry

Washington — Aimed at protecting restaurant/food and beverage workers from exposure to COVID-19, a new OSHA safety alert lists measures employers should take during the pandemic.




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Virginia DOLI issues hazard alert on beverage materials handling, storage

Richmond, VA — The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has issued a hazard alert warning of the potential dangers of unsafe materials handling and storage in the beverage distribution and retail industry.




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Curaleaf Stir Fast-Acting THC Beverage Mix

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. a international provider of consumer cannabis products, announced the expansion of its Zero Proof brand portfolio with the launch of Stir, a fast-acting THC beverage mix designed to transform sparkling water into an elevated cannabis experience.




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Food & Beverage Innovation with Illuminate Growth Partners

Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks food and beverage innovation strategy, topics and trends with Mario DiFalco and Kim Lopez-Walters, co-founders of Illuminate Growth Partners in the San Francisco Bay area.




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GNT: Approved Blue for Beverages

GNT has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for use of spirulina extract in beverages. This will help beverage formulators achieve vibrant blue shades and maintain clean labels.




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Expert Webinar: Beverage Colors

Join experts at GNT on Tuesday, May 23rd at 2pm EDT and discover why color is critical for a successful product launch and how you can unlock the limitless potential of consumer-friendly natural colors.




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Butterfly Separates Bolthouse Farms’ Fresh Produce and Premium Fresh Beverage Businesses

Bolthouse Fresh Foods will carry on the century-old legacy of Bolthouse Farms as a leading supplier of fresh carrots to retailers across North America, with nearly 700 million pounds of carrots sold annually. 




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Nestlé to Unveil New Food & Beverage Products at Natural Products Expo West 2023

The company will exhibit 35+ products across 15+ brands in one Nestlé USA booth (#527) – in addition to separate booths for Nestlé Health Science brands Solgar® (#3739), Vital Proteins® (#3215), Garden of Life® (#4031), Orgain® (#2037) and Nuun® (#715), and pet food brand Castor & Pollux® (#1017) – to highlight innovation across the plant-based and nutrition, health and wellness categories that remain an integral part of its business strategy.




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CULT Artisan Beverage Co. Botanical Infusions

CULT blends 100% natural ingredients and then slow-steep for a fresh and crisp taste in a hydrating drink with zero sugar and zero caffeine.




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Botanicals in Beverages

Beverages that blur category lines are leading drink product launches as consumers continue to expect more functionality from the products they buy. Botanical ingredients are a key focus for consumers fulfilling this expectation.




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Top 5 Interesting Botanicals for Foods and Beverages

Kerry Hughes, MSc, principal for EthnoPharm shares five botanical ingredients food and beverage developers should be paying close attention to.




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New Retail Functional Foods, Beverages & Supplements from May 2021

Prepared Foods showcases new functional beverages and superfood gummies.




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Boosting Beverages with Nutritional Ingredients

Today’s consumers are rarely satisfied with just a thirst-quenching drink when they crave a beverage. They’re seeking healthful extras that target everything from immunity to mood issues, from energy to meal replacement. And of course, they want plenty of flavor with few calories.




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REBBL 20g Protein Ready-to-Drink Beverages

Created with daily empowerment in mind, REBBL's 20g Protein beverages are 100% organic, non-GMO, and crafted with a triple adaptogen blend, including Maca, Ashwagandha, and Reishi.




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Sweegen: Reduced-Sugar Beverages

Sweegen will be debuting Tastecode™ Natural Flavor Technologies, taste tools that allow brands to unlock the code to delicious tastes consumers love by addressing specific taste challenges and optimizing the sensory experience at the molecular level.




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PLT Health Solutions: Functional Beverages

PLT markets more than a dozen water-dispersible and water-soluble solutions, primarily botanical ingredients across key health categories. At IFT, PLT will be focusing on three major health and wellness segments: energy, active nutrition and stress/mood management.




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Increased Frequency of Natural Gums, Hydrocolloids in Food & Beverage Applications

Gums and hydrocolloids are a diverse collection of polysaccharides that create gel-like formations when in contact with moisture. They are extremely versatile, improving texture, mouthfeel, and physical appearance in foods and beverages. Gums can be used to increase viscosity levels or benefit flow. They are especially prized for increasing stability in an ingredient matrix.




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New Approaches to Crafting Foods & Beverages with Appealing Texture

According to the International Taste Institute, taste drives 88% of F&B consumer purchase intent, making it the most important attribute for food and beverage products’ success and overshadowing other considerations like price, health and convenience. Yet taste, as the palate perceives it, is not merely a combination of aroma and flavor.




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IFF: Plant-Based Beverages

IFF announced the US  launch of SEAFLOUR™, a nutrient-dense hydrocolloid sourced from non-GMO red seaweed. SEAFLOUR™ is an ideal, natural stabilizer for brands targeting a growing consumer demand for clean label products.




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Surveying New Functional Foods & Beverages Debuting in January 2021

This month's Form+Function collection includes shakes for diabetic diets, immunity and protein snacks.




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Odyssey 222 Energy Beverages

Odyssey introduced its latest innovation, the 222 line, featuring 222mg of caffeine paired with Odyssey’s proprietary blend of mood and energy boosting Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps. 




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New Beverages for Cognitive Health

Bigelow says the Peak Energy Black Tea features caffeine and L-Theanine to benefit brain and mood with sustained clarity and focus. Whispering Wildflowers is a caffeine-free, herbal tea with a rosy purple color and a floral blend of lavender, rose, passionflower, and butterfly pea flower that finishes with a hint of sweetness. 




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Nirvana Super Wellness Beverage

GNC is highlighting Nirvana Super Electrolyte Drinks and Energy Seltzers as a resource to support GLP-1 users maintain muscle mass as they lose weight during and after taking those medications.




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Black Rifle Energy Beverages

Powered by BRCC’s proprietary Black Rifle Energy™ Blend, these drinks are crafted with naturally sourced caffeine that delivers a punch in attention-grabbing packaging.




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The Rapidly Growing Use of Mushrooms in Food & Beverage Formulations

Learn how mushrooms and mushroom-derived ingredients are boosting flavor, texture, and health in an expanded range of products.




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Sunrider IntelliRise Nootropic Beverage

IntelliRise features a blend of functional mushrooms and adaptogenic plants, including lions mane mushroom (Hericium Erinaceus), cordyceps mushroom, Rhodiola Rosea, and Korean panax ginseng.




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R.W. Knudsen Family Organic Juice Beverage Shots

R.W. Knudsen Family Organic Juice Beverage Shots contain high-quality, certified organic ingredients and come in 2.5oz bottles with no refrigeration required. Each bottle contains 25 calories and 3-4g total sugars per serving.




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Om Mushroom Superfood Expands Line of Functional Beverages

Developed to address key health states such as immune and mental health, energy and focus with the power of mushrooms, Om’s functional beverages are a convenient and nutritious way to upgrade wellness routines.




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New Food and Beverage Products Featuring Grains and Seeds

"We hear from parents they want more plant-based protein options that align with their food and climate values," said Gerber President and CEO Tarun Malkani. "Gerber Plant-tastic offers stage-based nutrition across milestones starting with organic toddler pouches, snacks and meals."




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Lifeway Foods Vegan Oat Beverage

The new vegan drink is made with 100% whole grain oats, and heart-healthy beta-glucans.




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Protekt Liquid Immunity Supplement Beverage Enhancer

This all-natural liquid formulation showcases zero calories, no sugar, and no added artificial flavors or ingredients.




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ROAR Organic Strawberry Lemonade Complete Hydration Beverage, Plus Powders

Strawberry Lemonade, the latest flavor of their functional hydration and wellness beverages, brings a refreshingly sweet and mildly tart addition to the core Complete Hydration™ beverage line. 





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Foods and Beverage Developers Feed a Growing Interest in Nutrition for Babies and Toddlers

More than ever before, today’s parents, especially Millennials, are paying particular attention to the foods and beverages they give their babies and toddlers.




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Leahy-IFP All Friends Beverage Infusions

All Friends answers rising demand for better for you beverage options, especially among Millennials and Gen Z who control the largest share of dollars in the QSR and fast casual space.




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The Value of Premixes in Food and Beverage Product Development

Premixes range from the mandated vitamins and minerals for addressing nutrient shortfalls to trendy ingredients like turmeric, ginger, activated charcoal, collagen, and botanical bioactives that consumers believe are healthier for them.




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Electrolit Hydration Beverage Mango Flavor

Each 21fl-oz serving of Electrolit contains 326mg of electrolytes alongside real glucose- a natural source of energy that boosts the body's recovery from dehydration.




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SternVitamin: BFY Plant-Based Beverages

Consumer enthusiasm for plant-based foods continues to grow unabated. This is also affecting the beverage market. Market research company Persistence Market Research (PMR) predicts annual growth rates exceeding 6% for plant-based drinks through 2028. 




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Sugar Content Plummets in Better for You Beverages

With zero sugar and zero BS, Main Character 5-hour ENERGY® gives you zero reasons not to bring it to every room, every Friday, and every moment of the summer.




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Powering Beverage Product Formulations with Protein

Physically active consumers want convenient, protein-packed options to fit into their on-the-go routine. “Plant-powered” ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-mix (RTM) protein beverages are emerging as a perfect solution to fill this niche nutrition category and grow into the mainstream market.




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Gen Z Trendspotters Identify Top Food & Beverage Product Trends

“We were so honored to be invited to the Fancy Food Show this year. It is a great way for our students to see how broad the food industry is and understand the impact of the work we do at the lab,” said Drexel Food Lab Associate Director Chef Rachel Sherman. “I find it encouraging to see what products and trends jump out to them."




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Food & Beverage Innovation: Leverage Trends, Lead by Example

Joan Driggs, Circana’s vice president for content and thought leadership, sits down with Prepared Foods to break down trends fueling success for Circana’s top New Product Pacesetters at both the retail and convenience store channels.




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Top Food & Beverage Flavors for 2025

We’ve pinpointed four flavors for 2025, each representing opportunity for differentiation while aligning with larger, sustaining trends. As we see them take shape on restaurant menus, each also promises opportunity in the retail space, offering a parallel path for consumer exploration and adoption. 




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One-Third of US Consumers Prioritize Wellness in Food and Beverage Choices

“Consumers are looking for wellness across every aspect of their lives, and food and beverages are playing a critical role in this transformation,” said Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor at Circana. 




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Forecasting Top 10 Food & Beverage Trends for 2025

The Whole Foods Market Trends Council – a collective of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members ranging from foragers and buyers to culinary experts – develop these trend predictions each year through a combination of deep industry experience, keen observation of consumer preferences, and collaborative sessions with emerging and established brands.




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How to Develop Kids Foods and Beverages That are Both Appealing and Healthy

Parents care about health and wellness for their children, and their purchasing patterns drive innovation toward healthier children’s food and beverage products. We see growth in numerous categories in children’s products that are positioned as healthy and better-for-you, including dairy alternatives as well as new items in the sweet and savory bakery, and confectionery categories.