Although hydrocolloids do not provide specific health benefits, experts note that their functional attributes make many of the trendy, health-forward drinks possible.
Karma Water introduced its latest innovation: Karma Energy Water, combining 150 mg of natural caffeine with Kyowa USA’s brain health ingredient Cognizin Citicoline.
Informa Markets’ Natural Products Expo West, part of the New Hope Network family of brands, hosted more than 65,000 registered attendees and 3,000 exhibiting companies March 7-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
With the growing consumer demand for sustainable offerings and simple, real ingredients used within food and beverage products, more consumers are choosing non-dairy, plant-based alternatives such as nuts and grains.
Although the pandemic produced a mixed bag of results for the natural and organic channel, experts note that shoppers remain loyal to these retailers because of its curated selection of products.
As access to natural and organic products has expanded, specialty retailers are working to regain that market share. Experts note that natural and organic retailers that are quick to stock in-demand products and offer versatile options for purchasing will see success.