Ingredient suppliers are prioritizing sustainability with new hires and innovations.

Coffee trends are prompting beverage-makers to adapt to new consumer demands for the staple American beverage. However, as consumers seek out organic, functional attributes in coffee solutions, experts see more opportunities beyond the traditional coffee category.

To give innovators a leg up on the competition, ingredient suppliers are expanding their services as well as product lines for beverage development.

Experts note that people’s love for coffee has fueled the array of coffee extracts and concentrates appearing outside of traditional RTD coffee settings. 

Women-owned Siren Shrub Co. announced teaming up with award-winning Ruby Coffee Roasters to release its new coffee drink: Coffee Sparkling Shrub.

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery announced its imperial stout is back with the release of Wake Up World Wide Stout.

As consumer diets drive the need for clean label, gluten-free and functional ingredients, suppliers take the steps to make it easier for beverage-makers.