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Beauty Enhancement: The In Vogue Function

The beauty industry is booming, with a new trend of "beauty from within" gaining traction. Consumers are seeking edible products like beverages that claim to improve hair, skin, and nails.

Bringing beverage innovation to food service

Consumers are driving the beverage market towards healthier options with less sugar. Technology like Coke Freestyle and Pepsi Spire allows customization and data collection for sugar-conscious consumers.

Webinar: Sugar Reduction Trends & Strategies

Due to rising sugar concerns and soda taxes, sugar reduction is a major trend in the beverage industry. This article highlights a webinar that will discuss alternative sweeteners and sugar reduction strategies.

Tea, juice & functional beverages lead the way for ginger’s charge

Ginger is gaining popularity in beverages due to its taste and health benefits. Data from SPINS supports this trend, showing steady growth in the ginger-flavored shelf-stable tea category.

Plant-based, clean-label trends drive nut, grain usage

Plant-based beverages are gaining traction, with nut-based milks like almond milk leading the charge. Experts say this trend extends beyond dairy alternatives, with nuts and grains being incorporated in smoothies, juices, and even craft beers.

Developing Organic Products: Supply, Cost and Regulatory Breakdown

Organic food and beverages are booming, with major brands and private labels joining the trend. This creates opportunities but challenges suppliers.

Trendspotting: Expo West Trends & Innovations

At Expo West, trends included sparkling teas from brands like HopLark and Teatulia, novel teas like purple and silver needle, and RTD cold brew coffee with functional ingredients. Plant-based milks, especially oat milk, were popular, as were plant-based waters.

Spotlight: Cassava – A Versatile Ingredient to Watch in Snacks and Beverages

Cassava, a drought-resistant root vegetable, is popping up in grain-free snacks and drinks. Popular for Paleo diets and those with plant-based milk allergies, it's high in carbs but low in other nutrients (except cassava leaves, a good protein source).

IMBIBE RELEASES TREND INSIGHTS FROM EXPO WEST

A beverage development company highlights trends from Expo West. Expect to see more drinks designed for specific needs like beauty or immunity. Organic energy drinks and plant-based milks are on the rise, with nut milks and pea protein gaining traction.

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