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#TrendSpotting: The Seasonal Flavor Renaissance

What do kiwi, eggnog, lavender, and hibiscus have in common? All are identified as flavor profiles that experience a surge in specific seasons.
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#TrendSpotting: Shifts in Attitudes and Alcohol Consumption

Discover key insights from Imbibe’s “Shifting Drinking Habits” survey of 500 alcohol buyers. Learn how consumer preferences are evolving and where the biggest opportunities lie in the changing beverage landscape.
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#TrendSpotting: Shifting Demand for Functional Beverages

How have functional beverage trends evolved from 2023 to 2024? Discover the shifts in consumer preferences and product innovation.
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#TrendSpotting: Mixology to the Masses

People are drinking less alcohol because they want to be healthier, not because they dislike the taste. Consumers crave complex flavors that can rival alcoholic drinks. Read more about this trend and sign up for our Trendspotting newsletter.
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#TrendSpotting: Sports Nutrition Trends of Today

In a recent Imbibe survey, we learned that 78% of sports nutrition beverage consumers at least work out weekly, but uses for these products have evolved beyond the gym.
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Trendspotting Newsletter

Get Trends in Your Inbox Validate strategic business decisions and inspire new ones with Imbibe Insights.
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#TrendSpotting: Culinary Creations for Consumer Cravings in Food Service

Diners crave unique flavors (55%) and mini-indulgences (75%). Popular trends include IHOP's Maple Pepsi and Chick-fil-A's Cherry Berry Frosted Lemonade. "Dirty" drinks like coffee in tea or olive juice in martinis are also gaining traction. Learn more in "Epicurated."
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#TrendSpotting: Unveiling Generation Alpha

62% of Millennial parents try new things influenced by their kids, who learn from TV, influencers, and online ads. Imbibe's "Epicurated" Flavor Trend Presentation helps brands apply these trends and plan their innovation pipeline.
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#TrendSpotting: Functional Areas Key for 2024 and Beyond 

Ultimately, while consumers want these functional benefits, needing their beverages to taste great is essential, with 96% citing it as the most important product attribute.
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New Flavors drop regularly. Check back for the documentation you need for the flavors at your bench

Blue Raspberry Candy

Orange Cream

Creamy Vanilla

Chocolate Brownie

Caramel

Marshmallow

Dubai-Style Chocolate

Yuzu

Guava

Coconut

Passion Fruit

Pineapple

Mango

Peppermint

Pomegranate

Pumpkin Chai

Cranberry

Candy Corn

Caramel Apple

Apple Pie

Maple Cream

Strawberry (ripe, syrupy)

Strawberry (creamy, candy)

Rocket Pop

S’mores

Rainbow Cake

Rainbow Sherbet

Hibiscus

Elderflower

London Fog

Matcha Latte

Marshmallow Cereal

Irish Cream

Red Velvet

White Chocolate Raspberry

Fruit Punch

Watermelon

English Toffee

Strawberry Basil

Yuzu Lime

Nectarine

Pear

Dragon fruit

Lemon Cookie

Butterscotch

Blueberry Cobbler

Chocolate Malt

Affogato

Cookie Butter/Spiced Cookie

Lychee

Strawberry Kiwi

Piña Colada

Ginger Beer

Pink Lemonade

Rocket Pop

Concord Grape

White Grape

Red Licorice

Cotton Candy

Black Cherry

Spiced Cherry

Fruit Punch

Tropical Punch

Cantaloupe

Mixed Berry

Lemonade

Mango

Limeade

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Cream

Lemongrass

Tangerine

Limoncello

Spiced Peach

Peanut Butter Whiskey

Black Currant Lime

Persimmon

Fauxgroni Sbagliato

Honey Apricot

Merlot

Apple Jasmine

Pear Fig

Blue Raspberry Cotton Candy

Blood Orange Yuzu

#Trendspotting: 2021 Trend Predictions Part II: Mood Boosters

Consumers seek relaxation and permissible indulgence in beverages. Daydream sparkling water offers stress relief with hemp oil and adaptogens. WellWell’s Dream aids sleep with valerian root and adaptogens. Sun Chaser offers a non-alcoholic alternative with amino acids and mushrooms.

Trendspotting in beverage flavors

In 2021, anticipate evolving citrus flavors, premium botanicals, and rising Mediterranean and Asian tastes. Holly McHugh from Imbibe highlights blood orange's popularity, with growing interest in yuzu, passionfruit, tamarind, and fig, according to Google searches.

#Trendspotting: 2021 Trend Predictions Part I: Better Body

Consumers are looking for healthy beverages. This includes options high in protein, vitamins, and immune-boosting ingredients. Many new products are plant-based and sugar-reduced.

#Trendspotting: Mood Boosting Beverages

Drinks are relaxing minds and bodies. Look for CBD, kava, l-theanine, and adaptogens for stress relief and sleep. Even alcohol-free options are available, with some mimicking the effects of alcohol.

#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.

#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.

#Trendspotting: Ready-to-Drink Libations

RTD cocktails are hot, with classics and twists like nitrogen infusion. Booze is getting healthy with functional ingredients and appearing in coffee, tea, and kombucha. Hard kombucha is exploding with new flavors and health-focused options.

#Trendspotting: Innovations from Black-Owned Businesses

Companies are capitalizing on consumer nostalgia for favorite foods by offering healthier versions. Me & the Bees offers honey-sweetened lemonade and other bee-friendly products. Sanaia features grown-up applesauce with unique flavors. Partake sells allergy-friendly cookies in classic flavors.

#Trendspotting: The Wellness Wagon

Pandemic fuels demand for wellness drinks. Consumers are looking for immunity-boosting ingredients like vitamin C and probiotics, as well as stress-reducing adaptogens and sleep-inducing melatonin.

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