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DRY Soda Co. debuted a ready-to-drink, zero-proof craft cocktail: Botanical Bitters & Soda. Available in three distinct flavors – Aromatic, Bright/Herbal and Sweet/Spicy – the beverages deliver flavor complexity and depth without the alcohol, all inspired by the ritual of craft mixology.

Univar Solutions Inc. and Novozymes announced a new agreement to expand the partnership into the United States and Canadian food ingredients markets. The new food ingredients agreement takes effect May 1, 2021, one month after the companies announced an exclusive agreement expanding the partnership into the United States and Canadian beverage production, homecare, and industrial cleaning markets.

Flume Formulas LTD, San Francisco, debuted with a new line of botanical supplements to give athletes pre-workout energy and focus, post-workout recovery support, and restorative sleep.

Collagen’s star is rising fast—but is it just a passing trend? Not according to industry experts, who say that the protein is set to become a major force in the health ingredients category.

The sports nutrition market has been steadily growing. According to IRI, for the 52 weeks ending Feb. 23, 2020, the Weight Control, Nutritional Liquids, and Powders category netted sales of more than $4 billion, a 4.8% increase over 2019.

EVOLVE plant-based protein reformulated its portfolio of ready-to-drink protein shakes and announced its continued commitment to the National Park Foundation (NPF). EVOLVE aims to connect people to the outdoors through access and inspiration, and this partnership helps bring shared missions to life in service of helping to protect the outdoors for everyone.

LIFEAID Beverage Co., maker of functional beverages sold in both can and powder form, introduced its first sleep enhancement product: DREAMAID GO! The powdered drink is the latest addition to LIFEAID's recently launched line of powdered beverages and is the brand's first to address another daily activity all consumers have in common: resting and recharging.

Kemin Industries announced the publication of a clinical study on Kemin Human Nutrition and Health’s DailyZz™ sleep ingredient. Michael Grandner, Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert on sleep and health and director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, led the study.

DolCas Biotech LLC's novel Curcugen® curcumin formulation is being primed for the sports health sector. Newly armed with self-affirmed GRAS designation as a safe, functional food ingredient, Curcugen is poised to feature in a comprehensive portfolio of sports supplements and post-workout bars, shakes, and beverages. A new clinical study endorses Curcugen's role as a compelling post-workout anti-inflammatory agent.

Pilotsfriend energy-boosting beverage, Altitude, is built around an 100% natural ingredients that have been crafted to provide an energy boost that is both distinct and long-lasting. A combination of Kola nut and guarana seed extracts provides an adequate amount of energy.