The opening of this decade is witnessing strong demand for botanicals that target better mood and active lifestyle.

With an espresso shot's worth of caffeine, these breakfast bars are a tasty way to kick-start the morning or shift an afternoon into high gear.

Nexira has developed a wide range of natural and plant-based powders for beverages. From superfoods and botanical extracts for nutritional fortification, to branded ingredients with targeted health benefits, Nexira’s solutions meet consumers’ increasing demand for functional and clean label drinks.

Available in three flavors – Ginger, Peach Mango and Blackberry – each 2.5-ounce bottle is free of preservatives, artificial sweeteners and harsh chemical additives typically found in traditional energy drinks and shots.

Whether it's the flavor of coffee or a caffeine buzz, more consumers are turning to foods rather than beverages to get their coffee or tea flavors and caffeine fix.

“JavaUp provides an anytime, convenient, on-the-go way to get your coffee ‘fix’ in a delicious nutritious bar,” says Lisa Newmann, founder and CEO of JavaUp.  “It’s exciting to watch our business expand in the Northeast region and we’re confident 7-Eleven customers will jump at the chance to JavaUp!”

ESSENTIAL AMIN.O. ENERGY Plus Electrolytes comes in powder and a new, effervescent ready-to-drink formula in a 12-ounce can.

Glanbia Nutritionals, a leading global ingredients manufacturer and formulation specialist, used SupplySide West to showcases its functional and nutritional ingredients in a range of on-trend prototype products.

The new product, currently in test, is a carbonated juice drink designed as an alternative for people seeking energy drinks.