Formulate next wave energy drinks with function, health appeal
December 13, 2024
As consumer demand shifts towards healthier, more transparent products, clean energy drinks are leading the way in the beverage industry. Unlike traditional energy drinks that often include artificial flavors, colors, and excessive sugars, clean energy drinks prioritize natural ingredients and transparency, attracting health-conscious consumers who seek both a boost and peace of mind.
Langers Craft Cola is made with purified and filtered carbonated water, real cane sugar, natural flavoring and caffeine derived from tea for a sweet flavor.
EXBERRY® Shade Vivid Orange is a water-dispersible color made from non-GMO paprika. It has a high color intensity that allows for cost-effective low usage levels and can deliver bright shades in food products including confectionery, dairy, bakery, and plant-based meat.
Parents care about health and wellness for their children, and their purchasing patterns drive innovation toward healthier children’s food and beverage products. We see growth in numerous categories in children’s products that are positioned as healthy and better-for-you, including dairy alternatives as well as new items in the sweet and savory bakery, and confectionery categories.
Kemin Industries offers clean label food safety solutions for dressing, sauces, and hummus applications. SHIELD® V, the newest addition to the Kemin line of food safety ingredients, delivers protection against mold spoilage while meeting consumer demand for clean and simple ingredients.
Prepared Foods discusses clean label shelf life preservation strategies and ingredient options with Zal Taleyarkhan, Director of Innovation and Corporate Research Chef at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chicago.
"We want to provide plant-forward options that appeal to all the various reasons why diners are eating more plants. This includes plant-based alternatives such as Molly’s Kitchen Plant-Based Smashed Patty," said Stacey Kinkaid, vice president of product development & innovation, US Foods. "This also includes chef-inspired, vegan options such as our Chef’s Line Tempura Brussels Sprouts and vegetarian options such as Molly’s Kitchen Mexican-Style Cheese Stuffed Cigars."
"By growing Truly Grass Fed into a new retail category, we are able to reach new customers who are looking to include plant-based products in their diet, need non-dairy alternatives or just want to enjoy the delicious taste of our pure, creamy oat milk,” said Jaclyn Crabbe, marketing director for Truly Grass Fed.