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Thoughts from Imbibe on Flavored and Enhanced Waters that have Consumers Bubbling with Enthusiasm

Flavored water has surged in popularity as consumers seek healthier, more appealing hydration options. Major brands like Hint Water and PepsiCo's Propel offer unique flavors and functional ingredients, driving significant growth.

How to Mask Off-Notes in Fortified, Functional, and Other Better-For-You Food and Beverages with Imbibe

Consumers’ interest in healthier lifestyles is driving trends in fortified and functional foods with less sugar, but these can have off-flavors. Flavor masking involves adding ingredients like sweetness or salt to mask bitterness, tailored specifically to different formulations.

Formulating with Immunity Ingredients – Not Immune to Roadblocks

Angela Skubal of Imbibe enhances functional food and beverage products, focusing on immune-boosting ingredients. She tackles taste and stability challenges using NonSense® maskers.

Imbibe Shares Insight into Differentiation in the Energy Drink Space

The energy products market is increasingly driven by shared values, personal health, and sustainability. While established brands dominate, startups like Ghost are making waves, with Ghost seeing a 1,505% increase in sales (IRI, 2022).

How Lemonade Fusions Add Appeal to Other Beverage Categories with Imbibe

This summer saw lemonade hard seltzers, kombucha, and even spiked iced tea! Expect even more lemonade popping up in energy drinks, sparkling water, and beyond.

Imbibe VP of Flavor Innovation Looks for Innovative Twists in this Year’s World Beverage Innovation Submissions

Aparna Oak, Imbibe's VP of Flavor Innovation, brings expertise to the World Beverage Innovation Awards, emphasizing innovation, immune support, sustainability, and packaging. She encourages unique flavor profiles and upcycled ingredients while highlighting products with minimal environmental impact.

How Imbibe Balances Nutrition and Appeal in Children’s Food & Beverage

Creative brands cater to kids' tastes and parental values amid a $70 billion children's food and beverage market. Brainiac's Brain Bars offer essential nutrients, but 36% of parents struggle to find quick, nutritious options.

Imbibe on 2022 Sports Drink Trends: Label Claims, Cognitive Health, and More

Brands like G Fuel leverage influencer marketing and partnerships to enhance gamers' performance. Label claims now prioritize functionality and low sugar, with consumers seeking ingredients like electrolytes and B vitamins for performance and hydration.

Imbibe Shares Expertise to Develop New Products with Familiar Brands through Collaboration

Consumers embrace brand collabs, with 71% supporting this trend. Examples include Coca-Cola's partnership with Constellation Brands for Fresca Mixed and with Molson Coors for Topo Chico Hard Seltzer and Simply Spiked Lemonade.

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