Beverages were a key topic and theme when the National Restaurant Association (NRA) released results of its annual "What's Hot" survey.

Like the rest of the REBBL portfolio, all elixirs are formulated with super herbs and adaptogens used at levels corresponding to traditional levels of efficacy without the use of gums, artificial flavors, or thickeners.

As extracts, in cold brew or in dry form, the two ingredients have the potential to enhance other products in multiple ways. 

Coca-Cola says the line includes six unique flavors—including Blackberry Basil Lemonade, Lavender Mint Lemonade, Spicy Watermelon Lemonade, Tangerine Passionfruit Lemonade, Strawberry Guava Lemonade, and Pomegranate Limeade.

Prepared Foods takes a look at new better-for-you foods, drinks and supplements introduced in January 2019.

This new collection provides a gateway to a unique and fully indulgent, authentic taste adventure to lovers of these beverages through a variety of flavors for dairy applications that expand beyond the known, and following the trend wave.

As the experts in delivering consumer-preferred taste, Virginia Dare’s flavorists and food scientists provide individualized assistance and expertise for formulators looking to develop applications with challenging ingredients.

They say good things come in threes. That certainly fits some of latest findings from Mintel Menu Insights, which finds some of the top restaurant beverage trends involve cold coffee drinks, floral flavors and mocktails.

On the heels of ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and iced coffee growth, cold brew coffee has become commonplace across the foodservice spectrum, according to "Office Coffee Service in the U.S.: Market Trends and Opportunities, 3rd Edition," a report by market research firm Packaged Facts.

Along with the release of Just Peachy, Kickback Cold Brew released two other new flavors: Matcha’cha, a matcha based drink with almond milk, monk fruit sweetener and CBD; and Coffee Date, a cold brew coffee with coconut milk and Tunisian date syrup.