Grand View data show North America as the largest regional kombucha market and the firm’s analysts divide the category into “original” and “flavored” segments. These analysts expect flavored kombucha to continue holding the leading market share and register the fastest CAGR of 21.8% during the 2020-2027 forecast period.

GT’s Living Foods, a kombucha brand, hopes to change the way people think and feel about health and wellness in Summer 2020. The brand announced the launch of its new Synergy flavor, Golden Pineapple, now available nationwide.

Agua Bucha is a crisp and refreshing sparkling water enhanced with naturally occurring B vitamins and organic acids found in kombucha. The new functional beverage is available in three varieties including Key Lime, Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit.

Malt Products Corporation (MPC), a manufacturer of malted barley extract and other natural, nutritious sweeteners, has incorporated a state-of-the-art brewing module at its primary manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio.

Fermented Sciences Inc. (FSI) was founded in 2017 by Bill Moses, a well-known expert in the art and science of fermentation, co-founder and former CEO of KeVita, which he sold to PepsiCo. Flying Embers handcrafted hard kombucha is the first product line developed and launched by FSI.

Prepared Foods showcases new ready to drink coffees and teas debuting in January 2020.

Staying true to ancestral and traditional craft practices, GT’s Living Foods’ AQUA KEFIR is authentically fermented with non-dairy kefir cultures to offer refreshment with benefits.

Interest in fermented foods has risen, not only because of their perceived digestive health benefits, but also because of their naturally processed image fitting well into current clean label and authenticity concerns.

In addition to the generally heightened interest in plant-based, multi-functional ingredients, malt extract sweeteners also provide sector-specific benefits for a spectrum of beverage-industry items.