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Permissible indulgence is a sweet spot for consumers

Consumers face a dilemma between indulgence and wellness, with many seeking treats while striving for healthier lifestyles. Brands address this by infusing indulgent products with better-for-you ingredients, offering permissible indulgence.

Functional beverage trends highlight better-for-you ingredients

Consumers seek beverages delivering nutrients, energy, cognitive function, beauty, gut health, and relaxation. Personalized support for oral and cardiovascular health is also on the menu.

Beverage trends highlighted at N.R.A. Show

Ilana Orlofsky from Imbibe encourages embracing fringe ingredients to elevate menus and spark creativity. The transformative nature of butterfly pea flower tea, turning from blue to magenta with citrus, highlights its allure.

Fiber, probiotics boost functional beverage category

Consumers prioritize gut health, seeking functional beverages with fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics. Holly McHugh from Imbibe notes the popularity of probiotics, with fibers gaining traction for their gut health benefits.

#Trendspotting: Philly

Philadelphia's Little Baby’s Ice Cream offers CBD-infused non-dairy chocolate treats. Mushroom & Company serves coffee with medicinal mushrooms at Reading Terminal Market. Kari’s Tea Bar presents elderberry hot shrub, a twist on traditional beverages.

Coffee and Tea Trends

The success of RTD coffee and tea is driven by natural sourcing, functional ingredients, and diverse flavors. Brands differentiate with dairy alternatives and functional add-ins. Clean label is crucial, posing technical challenges.

#Trendspotting: Expo West Recap Part II

At Expo West, top beverage trends include gut health with apple cider vinegar and prebiotics, beauty beverages with collagen, cognitive health boosters, and sleep aids with CBD.

Next-gen sports nutrition beverages

This trend has spurred innovation, with brands offering options like keto-friendly protein powders and CBD-enhanced pre-workout mixes. Clean label products, free from artificial ingredients, have become a consumer expectation.

Toasting Drinks Creativity

Local flavors like lemon, lime, and orange remain popular, but global twists with yuzu, guava, and calamansi are trending. Nostalgic flavors like cereal milk, s’mores, and birthday cake are popular in coffee, protein shakes, and cocktails, offering comforting experiences.

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