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Coffee ingredients deliver familiarity, novelty

Specialty coffee ingredients on the rise

February 19, 2021

As coffee consumption shifts to a predominately at-home trend, beverage-makers are seeking out specialty coffee ingredients to deliver comfort and novelty to consumers.

Ingredient Spotlight: Exotic Fruits

Domestic, exotic fruit flavors create tastes that ‘travel’

Beverage-makers incorporate flavors associated with immune benefits

Sarah Graybill

January 26, 2021

As the functional and flavorful capabilities of domestic and exotic fruits continue to be experimented with, a healthy mix of traditional and emerging combinations are on the horizon for beverages, experts note.

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Coffee fruit shows potential in future beverage innovations

Niche benefits could seize untapped opportunities in food, beverage

Sarah Graybill

January 22, 2021

Historically an upcycled byproduct within the coffee production process, coffee fruit’s sustainable characteristics and health benefits could present opportunities in beverage development.

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Antioxidants, superfoods provide functionality for new age beverages

Stressors prompt consumers to seek beverages that body, mind

Sarah Graybill

January 5, 2021

The functional properties of antioxidants and superfoods are gaining traction lately as consumer interest in health and wellness grows as the result of the pandemic.

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Tea suppliers support better-for-you beverage development

Coupling tea with vanguard categories, flavors will boost health associations, experts note

Jessica Jacobsen

November 25, 2020

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

Sarah Graybill

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

Barbara Harfmann

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

Jessica Jacobsen

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

Sarah Graybill

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

Sarah Graybill

August 11, 2020

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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Coffee ingredients deliver familiarity, novelty

Domestic, exotic fruit flavors create tastes that ‘travel’

Coffee fruit shows potential in future beverage innovations

Antioxidants, superfoods provide functionality for new age beverages

Tea suppliers support better-for-you beverage development

Consumers demand beverages with protein boost

Functional CBD brings calming effect to waters, teas

Guayusa’s natural attributes drive usage in beverage formulations

Botanicals a boon for beverage

Citrus’ popularity in beverage continues to expand

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ISM updates mission and vision

Butter wines expands with ButterLight Chardonnay

Martell Cordon Bleu debuts Lunar New Year Limited Edition bottle

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Share A Coke Freestyle Experience

ISM updates mission and vision

Butter wines expands with ButterLight Chardonnay

Martell Cordon Bleu debuts Lunar New Year Limited Edition bottle

Elevate your expertise in the beverage marketplace with unparalleled insights and connections.

Join thousands of beverage professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

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