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How Lemonade Fusions Add Appeal to Other Beverage Categories with Imbibe

This summer saw lemonade hard seltzers, kombucha, and even spiked iced tea! Expect even more lemonade popping up in energy drinks, sparkling water, and beyond.

Imbibe VP of Flavor Innovation Looks for Innovative Twists in this Year’s World Beverage Innovation Submissions

Aparna Oak, Imbibe's VP of Flavor Innovation, brings expertise to the World Beverage Innovation Awards, emphasizing innovation, immune support, sustainability, and packaging. She encourages unique flavor profiles and upcycled ingredients while highlighting products with minimal environmental impact.

How Imbibe Balances Nutrition and Appeal in Children’s Food & Beverage

Creative brands cater to kids' tastes and parental values amid a $70 billion children's food and beverage market. Brainiac's Brain Bars offer essential nutrients, but 36% of parents struggle to find quick, nutritious options.

Imbibe on 2022 Sports Drink Trends: Label Claims, Cognitive Health, and More

Brands like G Fuel leverage influencer marketing and partnerships to enhance gamers' performance. Label claims now prioritize functionality and low sugar, with consumers seeking ingredients like electrolytes and B vitamins for performance and hydration.

Imbibe Predicts More Products Will Be Good for You and Good for the Planet

Consumer habits have shifted during the pandemic, with DIY bartending and health-conscious choices becoming norms. Functional beverages meet these demands, with the North American market projected to grow steadily.

Focusing on gut health may help with overall wellness and increased libido

Social media, particularly TikTok and Instagram, boosts interest in probiotics with over 107 million views on TikTok and 30% growth of #probiotics on Instagram. This trend aligns with a 30.6% increase in probiotic consumption over five years.

Imbibe names energy, immunity, and gut health as top benefits grabbing consumer attention

Erin Costello of Imbibe notes diverse interpretations of health amid the pandemic. Focus shifts to immunity, gut health, and energy, driving growth in fortification across beverage categories.

Imbibe Predicts More Products Will Be Good for You and Good for the Planet

Mood-regulating products are on the rise, with Nightfood's sleep-friendly ice cream and items catering to sexual satisfaction. Artificial intelligence aids innovation, exemplified by NotCo's AI-generated NotMilk, enhancing product development and predictive marketing.

Fluid Situation: How Consumer Behavior is Influencing the Beverage Market

Pandemic amplifies this focus on personal and planet health, with 43% reducing waste and 32% eating in moderation, as per Innova Market Insight’s survey.

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