Botanicals

From tea to Ayurvedic medicine, industry gains a better understanding of these component's health benefits.

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Smpl Functional Snack Bars

The new line of bars contains adaptogens, nootropics and organic botanicals

September 29, 2021

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The new line contains four varieties: Energy, Focus, Immunity and Calm. Smpl simplifies the way consumers access superfoods by eliminating powders and pills in exchange for a healthy product that is available on the go.

Boosting Beverages with Nutritional Ingredients

Beverage makers appeal to consumers with products that contain vitamins and minerals, protein (plant or dairy), botanicals, tea, tea extracts, probiotics, prebiotics, and fiber

Anne-Marie Ramo

September 9, 2021

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Today’s consumers are rarely satisfied with just a thirst-quenching drink when they crave a beverage. They’re seeking healthful extras that target everything from immunity to mood issues, from energy to meal replacement. And of course, they want plenty of flavor with few calories.

Omya to Use SupplySide West 2021 to Showcase New Minerals, Specialties

Omya is able to develop tailored products that meet both current market trends and customer need

August 11, 2021

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At this year’s SupplySide West, mineral expert Omya will highlight a range of specialties from its US distribution portfolio, such as Berriotics™, DNA-certified botanical extracts; and a novel kombucha powder. With these offerings and its comprehensive formulation know-how, Omya is able to develop tailored products that meet both current market trends and customer needs.

Plants By People Organic, Plant-Based Drinkable Tonics

Product line includes five products that address immunity support, cleansing, awakening, relaxing, and nourishment

August 11, 2021

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Each single-serve powdered tonic is made entirely of organic plants, herbs, and botanicals, combined to maximize nutritional benefits and restore natural balance.

New Brainy Chocolate for Sustained Focus, Mental Clarity

The Functional Chocolate Company introduced a vegan, fair trade chocolate stacked with vitamins, botanicals and clinically researched ingredients supports focus and productivity

July 28, 2021

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Combining vegan, fair trade chocolate with vitamins, botanicals and clinically researched ingredients, the newest product extends the Functional Chocolate line with a new formulation designed to assist with focus and productivity.

Botanical Ingredients Flourish, Add Function and Appeal to New Foods and Drinks

Botanical ingredients are linked to immune support in addition to other potential positive physical, mental and emotional attribute

Lu Ann Williams

July 23, 2021

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Scouting the next ingredient trend to sprout up in new foods and drinks? The supplement market shows health-conscious consumers are learning more about botanical ingredients—and leaning toward them in new supplement purchases.

Javo Beverage: Cold Brew—and You

Javo Beverage marks 20 years; looks ahead with custom concentrates, functional extracts, and more

July 2, 2021

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Two decades ago before cold brew was even “cool,” Javo Beverage set the standard for cold brew quality, using its proprietary extraction process coupled with a passion for great tasting coffee. Today finds this Vista, Calif., company also playing in other cool categories—such as tea and functional botanical extracts.

Kerry: Linking Flavor, Function

Kerry research explores top emotions associated with botanical extracts and flavors

June 15, 2021

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New consumer research from Kerry reveals that botanical extracts generate several emotions with consumers—including energy, excitement, creativity and fun. The research, which uncovers the psychology behind botanical preferences and the perceived benefits consumers derive from consuming botanical food and beverages, examined 44 emotions that consumers associate with botanical extracts.

Bars for Energy, Sleep

New bars combine vitamins, botanicals, functional ingredients with dark chocolate

June 9, 2021

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The Functional Chocolate Co. added Energy and Sleepy to its portfolio of chocolate bars.

Trends & Applications for Botanical Ingredients

Plant-based protections and remedies are an undeniable part of consumer preference for natural solutions

Kerry Hughes

May 7, 2021

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The recent explosion in consumer interest in health has led to a substantial jump in demand and sales of better-for-you foods and beverages. And, as consumers seek products with ingredients that can deliver added benefits for immune system health, they are expressing their preferences for natural solutions. Plant-based protections and remedies are an undeniable part of this trend.