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Imbibe Announces Top 10 Beverage Trend Predictions for 2020

Posted: December 3, 2019
In: In the Media

Imbibe, a beverage development company, announced their top 10 U.S. beverage trend predictions for 2020 in a press release. Many of the trends will be driven by health and wellness, in conjunction with experience-culture and the state of the economy.

Holistic Wellness: Demand for beverages that support physical and emotional health will continue to promote innovation. Brands will incorporate everything from essential nutrients to trending ingredients like ashwagandha into functional beverages, and will use natural flavors from superfruits, vegetables and herbs. Better-for-you beverages will also be used to trigger nostalgia with flavors like s’mores, birthday cake, and creamsicle.

Read the full article in Whole Foods Magazine.

2020 trends, cbd, hybrid beverages, hyper personalization, low alcohol, mocktails, sustainability

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