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Energy market thrives during pandemic

New flavors, functionality help category compete with outside categories

July 20, 2021

In today’s beverage market, the energy drinks and shots category is leaving its mark as more consumers are relying on the product’s key attribute ― energy ― to get through the day.

R&D Feature

New beverage development combines familiar, novel flavors

Health and wellness elevates better-for-you flavor profiles

Sarah Graybill

May 18, 2021

Beverage-makers are integrating “wellness” flavors to feed consumers demand for better-for-you beverages.

Coca-Cola with Coffee and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with Coffee

Ingredient Spotlight

Vanilla remains top solution for beverage formulations

Natural, clean-label associations keep vanilla on top

Isi Frank Ativie

April 30, 2021

Nostalgia has kept vanilla among the top flavors used in food and beverages, but its association with natural and clean-label trends is giving it an edge.

AHA Mango + Black Tea, Raspberry + Acai

March 16, 2021

AHA, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co., is expanding its line of sparkling waters with two new releases: Raspberry + Acai and Mango + Black Tea.

Blue California unveils Destination Flavors Collection 2021

Natural flavor collection supports hard seltzer development

November 20, 2020

Hard seltzer brands can now explore new, true-to-fruit, clean natural flavors with Blue California’s Destination Flavors Collection 2021 in their ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages.

Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry

November 20, 2020

Red Bull released its Winter Edition Arctic Berry.

Between Drinks

Beck Flavors names 2021 Flavors of the Year

Yuzu, Cherry Blossom highlighted for versatility

Barbara Harfmann

November 17, 2020

During a Nov. 10 webinar over Zoom, I learned what flavors Beck Flavors chose as their 2021 Flavors of the Year.

Creator's Brief

Bell Flavors releases cannabis-inspired flavors, fragrances

New line of flavors mimics cannabis essence without THC, CBD

June 9, 2020

Bell Flavors & Fragrances released a full line of cannabis-inspired and terpene flavors and fragrances designed to recreate the flavor and aroma of familiar terpenes, such as linalool and limonene, as well as well as popular cannabis strains like blackberry kush, blue dream and pineapple express.

R&D

Consumer demand for functional, familiar ingredients drive flavor trends

Both exotic and comforting flavors thrive in current beverage market

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

According to London-based Future Market Insights, floral flavors surpassed global market revenues of $850 million in 2019. Whether its floral, fruity, savory, sweet or tarty, beverage-makers are getting adventurous with flavor selections.