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Category: Trends

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Think Pink for Your Next Drink

Pink is expected to be a trendy color for food and beverages in 2018, driven by social media's influence. The success of Starbucks' Pink Drink, which went viral and became a permanent menu item, highlights the power of colorful aesthetics.

#Trendspotting December: Brain Boosting and Body Enhancing Ingredients to Watch in 2018

Video: Brain Boosting and Body Enhancing Ingredients to Watch in 2018, Expect ingredients like lavender for stress relief, curcumin for inflammation, adaptogens for stress management, and MCT oil and nootropics for brain function.

Shake Up Your Indulgent Beverage Offerings

Despite the health focus, over-the-top milkshakes (freakshakes) were a big trend in 2017. These creatively-loaded milkshakes are popular on social media, with BlackTap & Shake NYC being a famous example.

#Trendspotting: Plant-based

Video: Plant-Based, Packaged Facts forecasts the dairy and dairy alternative beverage market to hit $28 billion by 2021, with plant-based alternatives making up 40%. New nut-based milks and other plant-based options like oat and hemp milk are trending.

Superfood Lattes Address Millennial’s Needs & Take Over Instagram Feeds

Superfood lattes, blending unconventional ingredients, are gaining traction, especially on Instagram, praised for their beauty and health benefits. Ingredients like activated charcoal, traditionally in cleansing juices, are used in black or goth lattes.

#Trendspotting #Instaworthy

Video: Instaworthy An #Instaworthy product or dish can have a major impact on success. Instagram has become so influential - see some of the most #instaworthy food and beverages here!

Beauty from Within: Beverage Ingredients for Skin, Hair and Nail Health

Functional drinks are booming as people seek health on-the-go. Beyond digestion and focus, these drinks now target beauty with ingredients for smoother skin and stronger hair/nails. This trend is popular in Europe and Asia and likely to grow in the...

Fermentation Sensation: Tepache (te-pahtch-ay)

Chicago's Proxi offers a unique menu item, tepache, amidst the fermentation craze. Fermented foods boast digestive health benefits. Tepache, made from fermented pineapple rind, is gaining traction with nearly 9k Instagram posts.

SupplySide West 2017 Recap

SupplySide West showcased 1,300 suppliers unveiling innovative ingredients. Glanbia's ProTherma enables hot high-protein products. Sabinsa introduced Promond almond protein. Contact Imbibe for beverage development.