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Category: In the Media

Insights

Bringing beverage innovation to food service

Consumers are driving the beverage market towards healthier options with less sugar. Technology like Coke Freestyle and Pepsi Spire allows customization and data collection for sugar-conscious consumers.

Tea, juice & functional beverages lead the way for ginger’s charge

Ginger is gaining popularity in beverages due to its taste and health benefits. Data from SPINS supports this trend, showing steady growth in the ginger-flavored shelf-stable tea category.

Plant-based, clean-label trends drive nut, grain usage

Plant-based beverages are gaining traction, with nut-based milks like almond milk leading the charge. Experts say this trend extends beyond dairy alternatives, with nuts and grains being incorporated in smoothies, juices, and even craft beers.

Developing Organic Products: Supply, Cost and Regulatory Breakdown

Organic food and beverages are booming, with major brands and private labels joining the trend. This creates opportunities but challenges suppliers.

2018 Beverage Trends: Drinks—As Delivery Agents

Functional beverages are on the rise, with a projected growth of 7.8% by 2021. These drinks offer health benefits and cater to on-the-go consumers. Lesser-known ingredients are gaining traction as fad diets wane.

IMBIBE RELEASES TREND INSIGHTS FROM EXPO WEST

A beverage development company highlights trends from Expo West. Expect to see more drinks designed for specific needs like beauty or immunity. Organic energy drinks and plant-based milks are on the rise, with nut milks and pea protein gaining traction.

IMBIBE’S COO PROVIDING INSIGHTS ON CLEAN LABEL SUPPLY CHAIN CONSIDERATIONS

A presentation at the Clean Label Conference will discuss challenges and solutions for beverage companies developing clean label products. The speaker, Will Lennon, will offer solutions and case studies on managing these challenges.

IMBIBE’S CCO ANDY DRATT PROVIDES INSIGHTS ON FOUNTAIN INNOVATION AT RCA

Imbibe's CCO Andy Dratt Provides Insights on Fountain Innovation at RCA.

Future Forecast: Ingredient and Flavor Trends 2018

Demand for plant-based and other non-meat protein is surging, driving innovation in finding and producing protein from plants, microbes and even insects.