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Functional coffees and teas keep percolating with innovation

Coffee and tea, plant-based and versatile, excel at delivering functional ingredients. Energy teas with natural sources like yerba mate are rising, alongside immunity and relaxation teas.

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.

Dairy and Nondairy Beverage Focused Webinar Can Help Fill Your Pipeline – Imbibe Can Supplement Future Formulation

In a free webinar, Imbibe will explore innovations in RTD coffee and tea, highlighting white spaces and opportunities. Dairy Foods will also discuss dairy sector opportunities. Join us on September 23rd, 2021, or sign up to watch later.

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.

What it takes to Win at the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2021, according to Aparna Oak, Flavor Master

As Director of Flavor Innovation at Imbibe, Aparna Oak sees trends develop before they hit shelves. To stand out, consider using unique ingredients, focusing on immune support, emphasizing sustainability, ensuring transparent packaging, and creating multi-functional products.

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The Beverage Edition: Challenges in Functional Beverages

The functional beverage market is booming with new and innovative ingredients and flavor combinations. This includes drinks with a focus on active nutrition, protein, digestive health, and even combinations like juice and water.

Organic beverage formulation in the age of COVID-19

The organic beverage market is still growing despite the coronavirus pandemic. Consumers are likely to see organic beverages as affordable luxuries and continue to buy them. However, there are challenges in sourcing organic ingredients, especially for juice products.

Preserving the nutritional quality of packaged foods

“In general, the content of macronutrients like proteins, carbohydrates and fats will not be altered during processing and shelf life,” said Joe Farinella, vice president of product development, Imbibe.

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