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Aqua ViTea launches Aqua Seltzers

Sparkling kombucha beverage features 5 billion live probiotics

April 5, 2022

Middlebury, Vt.-based kombucha brand Aqua ViTea introduced Aqua Seltzers, a bubbly beverage packed with probiotics for immune and gut health. Like all of Aqua ViTea's beverages, the new Aqua Seltzers are USDA Organic, GMO-free, gluten-free, vegan, and always low in calories and sugar.

Functional beverages containing probiotics trend upwards

44% of consumers consider using probiotics, Kerry global survey discovers

Barbara Harfmann

February 2, 2022

Probiotics within a variety of beverages are addressing consumers’ need states, including improving gut health and immunity, promoting weight loss, enhancing cognitive function, and even improving libido.

R&D Feature

Weight management coincides with healthier lifestyle

Suppliers aiding weight management through innovations in sugar reduction, functionality

Barbara Harfmann

December 27, 2021

Beverage trends including gluten free, non-GMO, plant-based and low- or no-sugar are resonating in the marketplace as consumers are looking for more than a “diet” to help them manage their weight.

Functional beverages see demand increase throughout pandemic

Hydration, immune support claims resonate with consumers

Jessica Jacobsen

December 1, 2021

In the beverage market, functionality has become the figurative propulsion system driving new product development. Product claims such as hydration, immune support and digestive health are just some of the functions influencing new beverages.

Ingredient suppliers expand online platforms

Push for net zero emissions important for ingredient suppliers

October 15, 2021

Ingredient companies are educating populations about the importance of dietary fiber in Latin America, meanwhile, other suppliers announced new Non-GMO Project Verified botanical ingredients.

GoodBelly updates branding, packaging for Probiotic Shots lines

October 7, 2021

GoodBelly, a brand of NextFoods Inc., announced that it has optimized its Probiotic Shots lines with product renaming and packaging design.

Beverage Beat

Probiotics usage, awareness continues to increase, survey shows

Beverage-makers find new ways to deliver digestive health ingredients

Jessica Jacobsen

August 25, 2021

Across the globe, consumers are more engaged with consuming probiotics, according to a survey from Kerry ProActive Health’s division. Beverage-makers are taking an active role in helping fulfill this growing need state.

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OLIPOP brings digestive health benefits, less sugar and ‘pop’ to the industry

Barbara Harfmann

August 23, 2021

Co-founded by beverage entrepreneurs Ben Goodwin and David Lester, OLIPOP is a functional low-calorie, low-sugar beverage that combines the benefits of prebiotics, plant fiber and botanicals in a “New Kind of Soda” that promotes digestive health.