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Trending ingredients and health benefits in functional ready-to-drink beverages

Functional RTD beverages are booming as consumers seek healthy, convenient drinks that boost immunity. This trend is driven by increased health awareness and a desire for on-the-go wellness. Popular ingredients include antioxidants, vitamins, elderberry, and adaptogens.

Natural color and flavor reformulation

Many food companies are replacing artificial ingredients with natural ones. Imbibe says this shift requires not just new processing techniques but also changes in agriculture, like breeding crops for specific colors.

#Trendspotting: The Immunity Opportunity

Consumers are drinking their way to better health with beverages featuring gut-friendly ingredients, immune-boosting vitamins, and kid-friendly options. Popular additions include probiotics, apple cider vinegar, elderberry, and zinc.

TikTok-Inspired Innovation

TikTok is a popular app where users share short videos. Food trends on TikTok include Dalgona coffee (whipped coffee), homemade "cereal" (made from pastries), and copycat recipes (like homemade McDonald's nuggets).

#Trendspotting: Not Your Average (Cup Of) Joe

Coffee innovation is booming with new brewing methods, functional ingredients, and boozy twists. Consumers are interested in unique textures (nitrogen infusion), convenience (single-serve, concentrated extracts), health benefits (added fats, CBD), and enjoying coffee cocktails.

Sweetness with Less Sugar and Calories

The US beverage market is expected to grow to over $170 billion by 2024 with natural sweeteners being a key factor. This is because consumers are demanding beverages that taste good but are also good for them.