Flavor trends fueling beverage innovation
Beverage innovators are looking beyond classic fruits to include exotic fruits like passionfruit, guava, and dragonfruit in their drinks. This trend caters to adventurous consumers while still incorporating familiar flavors like cherry vanilla and strawberry banana.
#Trendspotting: Sweet Options
Beverage companies are using alternative sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit, or even combining them with sugar, to meet consumer demand for lower sugar drinks without sacrificing taste.
Healthy Libations 2.0
The “better-for-you” trend is influencing alcoholic drinks. Hard kombucha with higher alcohol content is gaining traction. There’s also a rise in low/no alcohol options for health-conscious consumers.
FoodNavigator – USA’s Beverage Trends Webinar
This is a promotional blurb about a webinar on beverage trends. The key topics are plant-based dairy alternatives (especially oatmilk), functional beverages, CBD-infused drinks, and innovation in conventional dairy drinks.
Ingredient and Flavor Trends for 2020
Ingredient and flavor trends include plant-based options, functional ingredients like CBD, and even low/no alcohol alternatives that still have familiar flavors.
Industry executives build ‘Bigger Table’ to assist food banks
The Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network launched Bigger Table, a nonprofit that unites the industry for charitable initiatives. Their first product is a high-protein hot chocolate for food banks, with plans for future shelf-stable nutritious foods.
36 Key Terms for Describing Taste and Flavor
When crafting a new product, consistency in flavor description streamlines communication between developers and flavorists. Common terms include:
Astringency: Dry, chalky Acidic: Tart, sour Earthy: Musty, green Tart: Sour, sharp Explore our flavor library for samples.
Next-Gen Beverages Offer Better-for-You Benefits, Sensory Appeal
Consumers are increasingly turning to beverages for health and wellness benefits, with a focus on improved energy, mood, and performance. This trend creates both opportunity and confusion for beverage companies trying to innovate in this space.
Flavoring functional beverages for authenticity
Beverage trends in 2020 focus on “better-for-you” drinks with refreshing flavors from botanicals like lavender and elderflower. Consumers are interested in holistic wellness, so expect drinks with essential nutrients and ingredients that promote relaxation.
The Sunny Side of Life
Tropical flavors are trending in beverages with familiar fruits like lemon and lime, but also with more exotic options like blood orange and guava.
