Comax Flavors released new primary research on consumers’ behavior, usage, and attitudes towards Cakes, Cookies, Donuts, Muffins, Pies, Cupcakes, and Brownies.

Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. Viewed as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret to surviving a tough day, the company’s ChocoLogic™ research reveals consumers’ preferences, motivations and attitudes toward the decadent ingredient.

High Brew Coffee®, an Austin-based maker of natural canned cold brew coffee, expanded its ready-to-drink line in the nitrogenated (nitro) cold brew category with the launch of its Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew variety. 

By expanding its capabilities to address the growing consumer interest in functional beverages, the company is poised to offer partners and customers the opportunity to meet consumer needs and expectations while embracing current food and beverage trends and advancements in the market.

Numi Organic Tea announced the launch of its new Stay Healthy Line. Featuring efficacious plants like echinacea, elderberry, dandelion root, kanna leaf and burdock root, the line contains potent herbal blends developed to support immunity, combat common cold symptoms, and help users relax during a time when consumers are increasingly seeking out physical and emotional wellbeing.

Steaz, the innovators of teas and functional beverages, announced a new Steaz Antioxidant Brew™ Yerba Mate that will be available exclusively at Whole Foods Market in early 2021. Steaz also announced the rollout of Steaz Antioxidant Brew Tea, a new brew of tea with revitalized packaging and a cleaner formulation. 

Pandemic-driven cooking and eating at home still prevail among food trends, said participants from the Specialty Food Association's Trendspotter Panel during Specialty Food LIVE!™, a virtual marketplace event held January 19-22. The Trendspotter Panel for Specialty Food LIVE! January 2021 included food analysts and experts from across the food and beverage industry.

 

Numi Organic Tea, an award-winning social enterprise, founding B Corporation member, and a purchaser of organic, Fair Trade CertifiedTM teas, announced the appointment of Brian Durkee, Numi’s current president, as the company’s new CEO.

Coca-Cola® with Coffee recently made its debut. The innovation creates the new “refreshment coffee” category with a proposition that “sips like a Coke and finishes like a coffee” – giving Coca-Cola fans and java lovers alike a refreshing and reinvigorating reset to their daily routine.

NEXE Innovations Inc., a leader in plant-based materials science and advanced manufacturing technologies, announced XOMA Superfoods, NEXE's in-house coffee and superfoods brand.