Consumers’ interest in healthier lifestyles is driving trends in fortified and functional foods with less sugar, but these can have off-flavors. Flavor masking involves adding ingredients like sweetness or salt to mask bitterness, tailored specifically to different formulations.

The energy products market is increasingly driven by shared values, personal health, and sustainability. While established brands dominate, startups like Ghost are making waves, with Ghost seeing a 1,505% increase in sales (IRI, 2022).