Foodservice operators have a lot of opportunity to appeal to various need states by offering beverages that are healthier, create a unique experience, reduce environmental impact, or incorporate all three for the "holy grail" of menu options.

MATI Energy is available in three new zero calorie flavors: Raspberry Mint, Lemon Ginger and Grapefruit.

The brand’s entire portfolio of products contains no artificial food dyes, no artificial flavors, no partially hydrogenated oils, no high fructose corn syrup, no MSG and is preservative free.

Both The Vanilla One, featuring a natural vanilla flavor that’s sweet and creamy, and The Oatmeal Cookie One, inspired by the classic treat with a hint of sweet cinnamon, can complement coffee.

Come hear Carolina Fryer also flesh out real world innovation examples with Alan Murray, CEO of GoodBelly probiotic foods & beverages (Next Foods).

While Sriracha, gochujang and harissa continue to find favor with consumers and operators, the foodservice community awaits the next big global hit to transform menus.

Consumer demand for ethnic snack flavors continues to increase, and according to market research firm IRI, the Hispanic community is the fastest-growing ethnic group nationally, spending more than $94.7 billion on consumer product goods annually.

Prepared Foods talks new product selling with Teri Trullinger, group vice president field sales for Cargill Foodservice, Wayzata, Minn.

Like all the company’s products, the new Mooala Creamers are USDA organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, carrageenan-free and non-GMO.

The prebiotic found in PB2’s newest product, inulin, is a soluble dietary fiber that provides both functional and nutritional benefits, such as fiber fortification and the facilitation of calorie and sugar reduction. Inulin also promotes overall digestive health and enhances calcium absorption.