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Category: Trends

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How to Build a Lime Rickey

Check out our infographic on crafting a lime rickey flavor! Typically made with bourbon or gin, carbonated water, and lime juice, we've got tips for perfecting this classic cocktail. Whether for home enjoyment or commercial production, our approach ensures a...

7 of the hottest trends in coffee right now

Edible coffee offers a new way to enjoy caffeine through ice pops, gummy cubes, and chocolate bars. Cold-brew variations, including nitro-brewed and protein-infused options, provide diverse choices for consumers.

7 Hot Food Movements To Inspire Your Next Product Launch

Consumers are taking control of their food with DIY meal kits and cold brew coffee makers. Vegan, Paleo, Keto diets are driving trends with plant-based options and low-carb products. Flexitarians are reducing meat with veggie alternatives.

#TrendSpotting C-Store Edition

Insights from our beverage experts highlight the importance of antioxidants in citrus flavors for shelf life extension. Processing alters flavor, texture, color, and sweetness, necessitating adjustments.

New player in the low calorie RTD cocktail space

Preparing for the National Association of Convenience Stores Show, we're highlighting beverage trends: global influences (e.g., matcha, turmeric), indulgent milkshakes with alternative milks, expanded frozen drinks with botanical flavors, upgraded coffee offerings, customizable creamers, and hot chocolate variations.

#TrendSpotting: Chicago Edition

We explored Chicago's Logan Square and West Loop neighborhoods, sampling innovative menu items. Highlights included Lula Cafe's botanical Tijuana Brass Band drink, Seasons Soda Bitter Lemon Soda, and Owen & Alchemy's savory juice.

7 of the hottest trends in foodservice right now

QSR chains are innovating breakfast with mash-ups like cretzel and doughrito. Beverage trends include mocktails with botanicals and dessert-inspired drinks.

7 of the hottest trends in snacking right now

The snack market sees a surge in innovative products. Ancient grains feature in bars like Earnest Eats. Jerky gains popularity with unique flavors such as spicy coffee.

7 of the hottest trends in functional food and beverage right now

This article explores upcoming function-focused beverage trends. It highlights fermented drinks like kombucha and kvass, single-serve wine, broths marketed as beverages, plant-based waters, and the continued popularity of avocado and coffee fruit in beverages.