Innovating better-for-you products during a pandemic
It has been a whirlwind of a year for the food and beverage industry. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, some brands saw a surge in sales and had to scramble to increase production to keep up [...]
Benefits and challenges of formulating with natural colors
Consumer concerns about the perceived health risks of synthetic ingredients have propelled the clean label movement from a trend to an expectation. Products identified as natural, organic and [...]
Colorful concoctions continue to create bold boost for beverages on social media
From black water to orange gin, the overarching trend in beverage colors is simple: young consumers want bright, bold and highly Instagrammable products… The conundrum – a need for [...]
Trendspotting in beverage flavors
What will be the top tastes of 2021? Classics like citrus will evolve with more exotic variants; botanicals and florals will offer a premium flourish; and our taste for adventure will bring [...]
New Labeling Requirements for Bioengineered Ingredients Mandatory in 2022
There’s a big change coming to the food and beverage industry regarding claims about genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Starting in January 2022, brands will not be able to include a non-GMO [...]
