Ready-to-drink coffee consumers seek product attributes such as antioxidants, brain health, anti-inflammatory and probiotics
September 26, 2018
Innovation in the RTD coffee segment has contributed to its strong growth. In fact, while roasted coffee is the largest segment of the coffee category (39.2% market share), RTD coffee continues to drive the category as the fastest growing segment, growing 31% in the last two years.
Shot in the Dark represents the brand’s first-ever coffee beverage served in a can
September 24, 2018
Served in a special slim can, Shot in the Dark delivers Dunkin’ Donuts’ coffee with a touch of cream and sugar, combined with espresso for a full-bodied, rich, smooth coffee espresso blend.
New “Oki” line is infused with active hemp extract
September 12, 2018
The new line of functional beverages and supplements are infused with Active Hemp Extract and will be available to consumers in up to 2,400 natural specialty store locations within the United States.
Reformulation aims to promote immunity, digestion and heart health
August 29, 2018
The functional shots category is doing well in the market, generating a triple-digit, 219.7% increase in year-over-year sales, according to SPINS’ data.
Leading R&D, innovation title names 16th annual “Spirit of Innovation” award winners
August 17, 2018
Prepared Foods reaches and serves all those food and beverage manufacturing professionals involved in the new product development cycle. These functional leaders are those in marketing, sales and consumer insights, R&D, innovation, culinary, purchasing and packaging.
As a society, we are in the process of shifting towards less sweet, more fruit, vegetable and superfood-forward flavor profiles. Many brands have responded by offering better-for-you beverages, and in this article is a brief overview highlighting some beverage menus worth knowing about.
Dispensed cold brew options are popular across all restaurant types
August 6, 2018
On the heels of ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and iced coffee growth, cold brew coffee has become commonplace across the foodservice spectrum, according to "Office Coffee Service in the U.S.: Market Trends and Opportunities, 3rd Edition," a report by market research firm Packaged Facts.
Jalapeño-Kiwi-Cucumber joins Health-Ade's line of cold-pressed kombucha flavored with juice from organic, non-GMO produce
June 12, 2018
The new flavor will be available at select retailers in Los Angeles and New York, as well as online via Health-Ade's e-commerce platform — the first for any kombucha brand. The platform recently introduced Destini, a tool that allows customers to easily locate specific Health-Ade flavors in stores. In July, the flavor will be available at Whole Foods, as well as other retailers and grocers nationwide.