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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
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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.
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Clean-Label, Non-GMO Products Growing Steadily, Performing Well

Consumers avoid additives/preservatives, seek labels with simple ingredients
October 8, 2018
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According to Rockville, Md.-based Packaged Facts, clean label is defined by consumers globally as no pesticides/chemicals/toxins (31%); free from allergens (24%); no GMOs (23%); minimally processed (16%); simple/short ingredient lists (11%) and transparent packaging (7%).
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Fluid Observations: Beverage Trends for Product Developers

Imbibe shares trend insights from Natural Products Expo West
March 21, 2018
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The most common functions included immune support, increased energy, enhanced beauty, detox and improved cognition. Examples include a range of wellness shots by brands like Vive, Nootra and Brain Juice, and functional product lines by brands like Coffee Blenders, Tea Riot, and Beauty and Go. 
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Kefir Formats Fermented Dairy Drinks

The US pioneered the kefir market in the west and brought value-added options in resealable plastic bottles to the mainstream market
March 17, 2017
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While kefir launch numbers are still limited globally, Innova Market Insights data indicate that they grew more than three-fold between 2011 and 2016. This is despite launches in the overall drinking yogurt/fermented beverages sub-category rising by a much more modest +60%.
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2017 Beverage Industry Trends

Seventh annual EcoFocus worldwide study reveals key beverage industry growth sectors
January 16, 2017
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Changing demographics and purchasing behaviors make it crucial for beverage industry leaders to understand and capitalize on key consumer insights that identify growing trends. Evergreen Packaging®, specializing in fiber-based packaging solutions, has worked with EcoFocus Worldwide to identify four key trends from the annual EcoFocus Trend Study that reveals growing themes expected to impact the industry in the coming year.


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Beverage Trends at 2016 NACS Tradeshow

With a tradeshow floor encompassing approximately 410,000 square feet, the event featured more than 1,200 exhibiting companies showcasing thousands of new products
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December 23, 2016
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The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) hosted its 2016 NACS tradeshow Oct. 19-21 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. With a tradeshow floor encompassing approximately 410,000 square feet, the event featured more than 1,200 exhibiting companies showcasing thousands of new products.


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Specialty Beverage Innovation

Technomic 2016 Beverage Consumer Trend Report reveals emerging beverage preferences and opportunities in foodservice
September 2, 2016
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As with the case of foodservice in general, younger consumers drive away-from-home beverage orders, and tend to be more discerning about their beverages.
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Tracking Cutting Edge Beverage Trends

Liquid Culinology is trending as beverage makers keep the creative juices flowing
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Alan Murray
July 12, 2016
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At the birth of every premium or functional beverage is a dreamer—someone who feels the need to fill a gap in the market for a particular concoction that goes beyond basic thirst-quenching.


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World Tea Expo: A Successful 2015

Organizers Prepare for 2016 Conference and Expo in Las Vegas
June 5, 2015
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Thousands of professionals from 50+ countries focused on everything tea --- from the latest trends and topics to the best new products, industry leaders and tea companies. Next year's event is scheduled for June 15 - 17, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (#WTE16). Watch for upcoming details at WorldTeaExpo.com.
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