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Flavors of the Month: Hibiscus Mint & Cucumber Lemon

Hibiscus, a trending floral flavor, saw a 50% increase in Google searches from July 2021 to July 2022. Paired with mint, which had 300k more searches in July 2022 compared to 2020, it creates refreshing drinks.

Sexier citrus and true-to-fruit beverage flavor trends

In beverage innovation, citrus and botanical flavors like yuzu, key lime, calamansi, and hibiscus are trending. Blood orange is mainstream, while dynamic flavors like guava and persimmon are gaining traction.

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.

Consumer demand for functional, familiar ingredients drive flavor trends

People are interested in both healthy and familiar flavors. Floral, exotic fruits like passionfruit, guava, and dragon fruit are becoming popular. Even those stuck at home are enjoying fruity and dessert-like flavors.

Natural, flavorful botanicals create appetite for superfruits

The beverage industry sees a surge in "superfood" products, incorporating nutrient-rich fruits like blueberries and pomegranates, appealing to health-conscious consumers.

A Look at New Beverages Making a Debut in June 2018

A beverage industry trade show is showcasing new drinks, with Imbibe highlighting the use of adaptogens in healthy beverages.

Natural, clean-label trends drive upswing in botanicals

The growing interest in health and natural ingredients is making plant-based botanicals like green tea and ginger popular in beverages.

Carbonation 2.0: Cognitive health, botanicals, and alternative protein sources all drive functional beverage category

Ilana Orlofsky, Marketing Coordinator at Imbibe, predicts that the future of functional beverages will prioritize naturally functional ingredients over fortified nutrients. Carbonation will feature prominently across categories, with innovation driven by new functionals.

Naturally functional beverages are poised for growth

"Natural function" lacks a clear FDA definition, encompassing nutrients from plant-based foods or natural processes. Consumers prefer these over fortified products for health and clean label values. Some successful beverage categories incorporate natural function.

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