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#Trendspotting: Philly

Philadelphia’s Little Baby’s Ice Cream offers CBD-infused non-dairy chocolate treats. Mushroom & Company serves coffee with medicinal mushrooms at Reading Terminal Market. Kari’s Tea Bar presents elderberry hot shrub, a twist on traditional beverages.

Coffee and Tea Trends

The success of RTD coffee and tea is driven by natural sourcing, functional ingredients, and diverse flavors. Brands differentiate with dairy alternatives and functional add-ins. Clean label is crucial, posing technical challenges.

Coffee + Tea or Cofftea: a new Beverage Segment?

herbal coffee

The coffee industry is growing, but there’s a rising demand for alternative beverages that are better for health. This creates a space for “Cofftea,” a combination of coffee and tea that caters to those seeking wellness benefits.

Imbibe Releases Trend Insights from Expo West

Imbibe reported key trends from Expo West: clean label dominance with natural ingredients; food as medicine focus on gut health, stress relief, beauty, and cognitive health; widespread CBD incorporation in beverages.

#Trendspotting: Expo West Recap Part II

At Expo West, top beverage trends include gut health with apple cider vinegar and prebiotics, beauty beverages with collagen, cognitive health boosters, and sleep aids with CBD.

Next-gen sports nutrition beverages

This trend has spurred innovation, with brands offering options like keto-friendly protein powders and CBD-enhanced pre-workout mixes. Clean label products, free from artificial ingredients, have become a consumer expectation.

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