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Suppliers utilize cost-effective vanilla ingredient solutions

Vanilla's versatility allows for endless flavor possibilities, according to Christopher Smith from Virginia Dare. Deborah Osborne from Flavor Dynamics notes its role in making new products approachable.

‘No’, ‘never’ – defining clean label, a $180bn opportunity

The clean label trend has evolved with various interpretations. Strategies include shorter ingredient lists, simple and pronounceable ingredients, free-from claims, and ethical business practices.

How Are Pets, Millennials and Essential Oils Shaping F&F?

The WFFC seminar covered trends from beverages to pet food and millennial preferences. Imbibe's Ilana Orlofsky highlighted the rise of multifunctional beverages, expected to hit $279 billion in sales by 2020. Consumers seek energy, relaxation, and inspiration in their drinks.

The good news and bad news of formulating clean label beverages

Interest in clean label beverages is high, yet supply chain bottlenecks pose challenges for sourcing rare ingredients or meeting specific certifications.

Clean-Label Supply Chain Considerations

As the clean-label movement solidifies in the food and beverage industry, stakeholders must overhaul formulations to meet new consumer demands. Transitioning to cleaner labels involves more than ingredient swaps; requires early-stage preparedness and enhanced development processes.

Limited-Edition, Seasonal Beverages Create Excitement for Brands

The beverage market is embracing limited-time offers (LTOs) and seasonal products, with projected growth of $3 billion from 2015 to 2017.

Marketing Clean Label Products is a Focal Point at the Q1 Productions Chicago Conference This November

At the “Leveraging Consumer Health Demands in Food & Beverage Marketing Conference” on November 3rd, Laura (Klibanow) Dembitzer will discuss clean label marketing and join a panel on FDA nutrition label changes.

Tips for Successful Product Development

Functional food and beverage innovation dominates today's market, with sales projected to reach US$279 billion by 2021, marking over 60% growth from 2014.

Meet Aparna Oak, Manager of Flavor Innovation, Judge of World Beverage Innovation Awards 2016

Meet Aparna Oak, Manager of Flavor Innovation, Judge of World Beverage Innovation Awards 2016.

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