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Imbibe Shares Lemonade Insights as Manufacturers Adjust Sugar, Calorie Content for Lemonades

Less sugar, more health! Consumers are ditching sugary lemonades, forcing beverage makers to reformulate. Studies link fruit juice to health risks, similar to soda. Manufacturers are adapting by highlighting the "healthy fruit" aspect and reducing sugar content, keeping consumers happy.
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Popping with Flavor: Imbibe Shares Boba Beverage Trends, Tastes to Keep an Eye On

Boba tea's chewy pearls & sweet flavors are a hit! This $3.27 billion market is expected to reach $6.14 billion by 2032. Watch for innovation in RTD boba & new flavor combos to keep boba on top!
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Regulatory Tone Intensifies for Sugar – Thoughts from Imbibe CCO, Andy Dratt

Governments are cracking down on sugar! New regulations and labeling changes aim to reduce sugar consumption and processed food intake. Experts say confusing labels might not be the answer.
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Food Companies Under Pressure to Reduce Sweetener Use – Thoughts from Imbibe CCO, Andy Dratt

Sugar backlash! Consumers and governments want less sugar in food. Soda sales (high-sugar culprit) are down, but obesity and diabetes rates remain high. Removing sugar is tricky - it affects taste, texture, and other flavors.
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Imbibe CCO, Andy Dratt, Explores Sustainability Initiatives and Better-For-You Formulation Challenges

Beverage trends are all about functionality (vitamins and benefits!), less sugar (72% try to limit it!), and plant-based options (plant protein is hot!). Andy Dratt at Imbibe says these trends will shape the next decade of beverage development.
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Imbibe CCO Talks Beverage Formulation Challenges and Considerations at SupplySide West 2022

Imbibe, a beverage development company, attended SupplySide West with 18,000 attendees! Their Chief Commercial Officer, Andy Dratt, even presented on challenges faced during beverage formulation.
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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.
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