Prepared Foods showcases new ready to drink coffees and teas debuting in January 2020.

Staying true to ancestral and traditional craft practices, GT’s Living Foods’ AQUA KEFIR is authentically fermented with non-dairy kefir cultures to offer refreshment with benefits.

Interest in fermented foods has risen, not only because of their perceived digestive health benefits, but also because of their naturally processed image fitting well into current clean label and authenticity concerns.

In addition to the generally heightened interest in plant-based, multi-functional ingredients, malt extract sweeteners also provide sector-specific benefits for a spectrum of beverage-industry items.

KÖE is available in five flavors — Raspberry Lemon, Raspberry Dragonfruit, Mango, Lemon Ginger and Blueberry Ginger — which are each packaged in 355-ml sleek cans. 

The new additions capture signature flavors commonly found in the brand’s home in the Northwest with innovative pairings.

The most popular flavors right now are associated with better-for-you ingredients, provide an enhanced sensory experience, and/or have added function.

The new flavor will be available at select retailers in Los Angeles and New York, as well as online via Health-Ade's e-commerce platform — the first for any kombucha brand. The platform recently introduced Destini, a tool that allows customers to easily locate specific Health-Ade flavors in stores. In July, the flavor will be available at Whole Foods, as well as other retailers and grocers nationwide.