Florida Food Products helps FIRST/IFT21 attendees explore global tea varieties
July 20, 2021
Florida Food Products (FFP), a leader in clean label food and beverage ingredient solutions, presented at FIRST—Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology—IFT's reimagined virtual event and solution exchange (IFT21).
Juices, smoothies and shakes suffered restaurant sales declines throughout the pandemic, but specific indulgence and health characteristics are garnering consumer interest.
Javo Beverage marks 20 years; looks ahead with custom concentrates, functional extracts, and more
July 2, 2021
Two decades ago before cold brew was even “cool,” Javo Beverage set the standard for cold brew quality, using its proprietary extraction process coupled with a passion for great tasting coffee. Today finds this Vista, Calif., company also playing in other cool categories—such as tea and functional botanical extracts.
As more consumers take a proactive approach to their holistic health, they are increasingly motivated to purchase products that support physical, mental and emotional well-being. They’re also looking for convenient ways to add nourishing offerings into their everyday lives, as well as personalized nutrition options.
New varieties contain zero sugar, and no artificial preservatives or colors
June 23, 2021
Reed’s Inc. launched two zero sugar REAL Ginger Ale Mocktails: Shirley Tempting and Transfusion. Containing 2,000mg of fresh, organic pressed ginger, the new flavors bring a real ginger twist to the classic beverages.
New varieties include Bahama Mama, Mojito and Sunset Punch, plus a new variety pack
June 7, 2021
BACARDÍ Real Rum Canned Cocktails are made with natural flavors, real ingredients, and no artificial sweeteners. The convenient, gluten-free, mixed, ready-to-drink cocktails are crafted with an award-winning base spirit called BACARDÍ Superior.
While there's no shortage of cannabis-infused beverages on the dispensary and mainstream retail market, infused beers—an area that poses a higher level of complexity compared to some other product formats—comprise a small segment.
Perrier enters functional beverage category with a low-calorie caffeinated beverage
June 2, 2021
Now available nationwide, Perrier® Energize is the brand’s first-ever line of carbonated energy beverages. The new drink is powered by the effervescent spirit of mineral water from France, and plant-based caffeine from organic Green Coffee and Yerba Mate extracts.
Sternchemie’s new hydrolyzed, de-oiled sunflower lecithin is an ideal alternative to artificial emulsifiers
June 1, 2021
Three of Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 have everything to do with health (including immunity, food and mood and “nutrition hacking”). Meanwhile, Innova also identifies “transparency” as another key topic resonating with today’s consumers. This focus relates to the ethical, ecological and clean label aspects of a new product.