Articles Tagged with ''functional beverages''

Mitra9 Enters Functional Soda Segment

Bubbly Pop targets social, flavor-forward occasions

May 5, 2026

Mitra9 is expanding its beverage portfolio with Bubbly Pop, a functional soda inspired by nostalgic cola and champagne flavors. The launch highlights growing interest in approachable, flavor-driven wellness drinks designed for casual, social consumption.

Health, Digital Trends Reshape Beverage Demand

EY survey highlights wellness, tech and generational shifts driving consumption

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

March 28, 2026

Consumers are prioritizing health benefits, ingredients and lower sugar, with many willing to pay more for functional beverages. Digital tools and younger generations are accelerating changes in how drinks are discovered, purchased and consumed.

KidsLuv Launches SEC-Regulated Crowdfunding Campaign for Functional Kids’ Beverage

KidsLuv is a functional kids’ beverage with zero sugar and Certified Vegan vitamins and minerals

October 8, 2020

KidsLuv is the first product from The Luving Company which was established in 2018 by a mother of three, Ashi Jelinek, and is a female-founded and minority-owned business based in Los Angeles.

2019 FOODSERVICE NEW PRODUCTS ANNUAL | BEVERAGES

Beverage Innovations Shift to Embrace Everything from Health to Entertainment

Modern consumers have holistic views of wellness that include emotional and environmental wellbeing.

Holly McHugh

August 14, 2019

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.

3 Key Trends in the US Beverage Market

Coffee, tea, and energy drinks are among the important beverage segments finding increased sales through mashup formulations

March 20, 2019

Among the most important recent innovations identified by Packaged Facts in the report involves mashups—the crossover fusion of two or more beverage products that traditionally wouldn’t be expected to go together.

Koios Fit Soda Line

Fit Soda has zero sugar, electrolytes will be made naturally, and infused with branched-chain amino acids

March 6, 2019

A functional beverage is a drink augmented with nutrients, supplements, or both to provide a health benefit to the consumer.

Vita Jolt Vitamin Enhanced Coffee

Ronnoco announces Fall beverage lineup, which includes functional coffee

October 31, 2018

Ronnoco, a complete beverage solutions provider for convenience store, foodservice, office customers in more than 30 states, announced the release of its energizing Fall beverage line.

Phivida Functional Beverage, Supplement Line

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.

Retail State of the Industry | Beverages

2018 Beverage Trends: Drinks—As Delivery Agents

Beverages feature new ingredients, formats to address consumer trends

Ilana Orlofsky

March 9, 2018

The 2018 beverage trends report takes a look at influential macro-trends and how they're impacting beverage categories.

Eviva Collagen Elixir

On-trend collagen supplement is offered in an innovative bottled form

November 29, 2017

Eviva brings nourishing collagen – known for its positive contributions to supporting healthy skin, hair, joints and bones – to consumers in a single-serve ready-to-drink refreshing beverage for optimal convenience and portability, all under a clean non-GMO and gluten-free label.

ON DEMAND: Whether you're in R&D, formulation, or innovation, this session will provide enzyme-driven insights to improve your plant-based dairy portfolio.

ON DEMAND: Once targeted at athletes, active nutrition products with benefits like energy, focus, hydration, and protein are now winning over everyday consumers seeking support for their busy lifestyles.