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The future of functional beverages: Botanics, -bionics, barely-there sweeteners

Imbibe's insights, drawn from close collaboration with beverage brands and flavor experts, anticipate growth in keto-friendly and functional products. With a focus on innovation, we examine emerging categories, ingredients, and flavors set for significant expansion in the next few years.
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Imbibe Recommends Four Hot Flavors To Draw In Consumers

Insights from these partnerships help us predict future market trends. Upcoming flavors to consider: Elderberry (tangy, tart), Apricot (sweet, juicy), Pickle (salty, sour), and Shuttle Pop (cherry, lime, blue raspberry).
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Consumers embrace coffee drinks as platforms for functional nutrition

Besides dessert-like coffees, health-oriented coffees are gaining traction, leveraging coffee’s wellness potential. "Consumers are open to coffee as a platform for enhancing wellness," says Ilana Orlofsky from Imbibe.
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#Trendspotting: Summer Sips

Summer beverage lineup features Tropicana's tropical flavors and PepsiCo's cocktail mixers. Dunkin' debuts Coconut Refreshers, while Starbucks introduces Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino.
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Food and drink: What’s on the menu for immune support?

Consumers increasingly prioritize immune support through supplements, whole foods, and functional beverages. Brands, like Cargill Health Technologies, are innovating with effective and appealing immune-boosting ingredients in food and drink.
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Bubbling Up: The sparkling water category is growing, particularly for functional beverage applications

As summer nears, sparkling water gains popularity for its refreshing appeal. Imbibe's Ilana Orlofsky credits marketers for rebranding seltzer to "sparkling," lending it sophistication. Brands position themselves as trendy and Instagram-worthy, driving sustained growth in the category.
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