Prepared Foods profiles new retail ready-to-drink coffee and tea beverages.

The new Morning Energy Blend contains two species of Cordyceps, plus Vitamin D2 from Agaricus bisporus to support energy, vitality and mood

Each MycoBrew® drink mix is specially crafted with flavor-forward formulation, using carefully selected ingredients. Designed with the day-to-day in mind, each drink offers a distinct experience.

Prepared Foods talks coffee ingredient and beverage trends with Chef Eric Nakata, a 20-year food and beverage industry culinary expert. 

Four Sigmatic, the mushroom industry pioneer that brought functional mushrooms and then mushroom coffee to the US, launched its Immune Support Ground Coffee and Perform Ground Coffee following the launch of Chill Decaf Ground Coffee.

Prepared Foods interviewed James Oliveira at Aiya Matcha (Aiya America Inc.), Torrance, Calif., to explore matcha's growing uses in new consumer packaged foods and beverages, its on-trend culinary and nutritional profiles, its role as an ingredient and trending future applications.

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea, Moody, Ala., is expanding its seasonal Limited-Time-Offer flavors with a Chocolate Hazelnut coffee. The offering helps foodservice and c-store operators celebrate flavors of the holiday season.

The three functional varieties of Mushroom Coffee include Think Coffee for a brainy boost, Gut Health Coffee for digestive wellness and Balance Coffee to support stress reduction.