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Benefits and challenges of formulating with natural colors

Lockdowns have sparked a surge in consumer interest in global flavors and experiences, prompting opportunities for manufacturers to innovate.

Why Your Plant-Based Beverage Is Missing the Mark (And How You Can Fix It)

Plant-based beverages are a major trend but some fall short on taste and texture. Here's the challenge: creating a smooth, creamy, and delicious plant-based drink is complex and requires addressing shortcomings in current products.

Approaching natural colors and flavors, from concept to science to store shelves

Joe Farinella of Imbibe delved into regulatory aspects, supply chain challenges, and formulation concerns regarding natural flavors and colors. A stability testing case study offered insights into transitioning to natural coloring, shedding light on supplier and manufacturer challenges.

Clean label, functional beverage solutions

Sugar serves as more than just a sweetener in functional beverages, acting as a masking flavor to balance off-notes from botanicals and other ingredients.

Formulation considerations for developing probiotic-rich food and beverage products

Refrigerated drinks like yogurt and kombucha typically use live cultures, while non-refrigerated beverages often utilize spore forms for stability, explains Joe Farinella, VP of R&D at Imbibe.

Milking the Demand for Dairy Alternative Beverages

The dairy alternative market is booming, driven by health-conscious consumers and the rise of veganism. Sales have surged, with almond milk leading the pack, followed by soy and coconut milks.

Formulating better-for-you attributes into beverages

Health and wellness beverages cater to diverse consumer needs, ranging from calorie reduction to functional nutrition.

Effectively delivering probiotics in food and beverage applications

The probiotics category is evolving due to increasing consumer interest in gut health. Researchers are uncovering new health benefits of probiotic strains, while manufacturers are enhancing processing technologies.

Meeting Clean Label Expectations with Natural Colors and Flavors

Consumer concerns about synthetic ingredients have elevated the clean label movement from a trend to a standard. Brands are now formulating products with natural sources and using "free from" claims, positioning them as healthier.

Imbibe designs impactful ingredients and develops products for the food and beverage industry.

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