Consumers embrace coffee drinks as platforms for functional nutrition

Like a piping-hot press-pot full of freshly brewed French roast, activity in the RTD coffee space is, in a word, robust. Refrigerated options alone posted growth of nearly 20% for the 52 weeks [...]

Supercharged foods and beverages for athletes

Supplements have been a staple of sports nutrition, but athletes and active consumers are looking to pare down the pill intake and get even more exercise and recovery nutrients from foods and [...]

Functional Beverage Innovation: Fringe is In

Functional beverage ingredients cascara, aronia berries, CBD and cacao are still on the periphery, but have potential to gain widespread appeal. Consumers demand food and beverage products that [...]