PepsiCo launched its latest innovation, soulboost, a sparkling water beverage with a splash of real juice and functional ingredients. soulboost captures the fun of a fruity drink through a light, guilt-free sparkling water refreshment. Its two varieties, Lift and Ease, offer four flavors and just 10 to 20 calories per 12oz can.

Nearly every Old World cuisine holds the keys to building flavor, not only through indigenous ingredients but also through its cooking techniques. While batch production often necessitates shortcuts, it is possible to lose sight of the fundamentals that make culinary creation worthwhile. Fortunately, there is something of a revival happening in which even larger prepared food makers are reintroducing those basics of culinary art.

SuckerPunch Gourmet expanded its portfolio with two new Kosher Supervision of America (KSA) Certified pickle varieties - Kosher Dill Chips and Kosher Dill Wholes. These two new products join SuckerPunch Gourmet’s lineup of Bloody Mary mixes, pickle juice and knockout pickles carefully crafted with its signature 11-spice blend.

In response to the pandemic, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) focused on creatively and consistently providing opportunities for its members. This includes the 49th Annual sofi™ Awards, a celebration of culinary excellence and creativity. 

The recent explosion in consumer interest in health has led to a substantial jump in demand and sales of better-for-you foods and beverages. And, as consumers seek products with ingredients that can deliver added benefits for immune system health, they are expressing their preferences for natural solutions. Plant-based protections and remedies are an undeniable part of this trend.

Juicy Juice released two new juice beverages to have on-hand for summer activities, trips and everything in between.

The rapidly expanding array of sweetener options merits a look at the best uses, applications, and formats whether considering them solely for flavor and performance or with an eye on reduction of nutritive sugars. Among the nutritive sweetener, trending sources include syrups from maple, sorghum, corn, and malted grains.

REAL FOOD FROM THE GROUND UP, Snacks with a Plant-Based Twist, is upping its game just in time for spring, with the launch of a new vegetable base and cracker innovation.

Hybrid flavor innovation is increasingly being used to deliver new sensory experiences for progressively adventurous consumers, offering food and beverages that can broaden the dimensions of indulgence.

Totally Unbaked, Ben & Jerry's first Limited Batch flavor of 2021, is a mixture of chocolate and vanilla ice cream that prominently features two unbaked components: chocolate chip cookie dough and brownie batter swirls.