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Category: In the Media

Insights

Preserving the nutritional quality of packaged foods

“In general, the content of macronutrients like proteins, carbohydrates and fats will not be altered during processing and shelf life,” said Joe Farinella, vice president of product development, Imbibe.

Flavor trends fueling beverage innovation

Beverage innovators are looking beyond classic fruits to include exotic fruits like passionfruit, guava, and dragonfruit in their drinks. This trend caters to adventurous consumers while still incorporating familiar flavors like cherry vanilla and strawberry banana.

FoodNavigator – USA’s Beverage Trends Webinar

This is a promotional blurb about a webinar on beverage trends. The key topics are plant-based dairy alternatives (especially oatmilk), functional beverages, CBD-infused drinks, and innovation in conventional dairy drinks.

Ingredient and Flavor Trends for 2020

Ingredient and flavor trends include plant-based options, functional ingredients like CBD, and even low/no alcohol alternatives that still have familiar flavors.

Next-Gen Beverages Offer Better-for-You Benefits, Sensory Appeal

Consumers are increasingly turning to beverages for health and wellness benefits, with a focus on improved energy, mood, and performance. This trend creates both opportunity and confusion for beverage companies trying to innovate in this space.

Flavoring functional beverages for authenticity

Beverage trends in 2020 focus on "better-for-you" drinks with refreshing flavors from botanicals like lavender and elderflower. Consumers are interested in holistic wellness, so expect drinks with essential nutrients and ingredients that promote relaxation.

The Sunny Side of Life

Tropical flavors are trending in beverages with familiar fruits like lemon and lime, but also with more exotic options like blood orange and guava.

Food & Beverage Industry Execs Build ‘Bigger Table’: New Product Addresses Food Insecurity in Illinois

Bigger Table, a Chicago-area food and beverage industry collaboration, launched a low-sugar, high-protein hot cocoa mix to address food insecurity. The ingredients, time, and labor were all donated by participating companies.