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A growing emphasis on balancing athletic performance and stamina with other functional properties, such as recovery, increased focus, and stress management, is heralding a new era for sports drinks. Current health and wellness trends are precipitating widespread changes in sports drink formulation, providing multifunctional benefits to support consumers before, during, and after exercise. Explore the latest trends and formulation innovations redefining how consumers can replenish and recover.

In today’s social media age, quality issues and recalls can have fast-moving, long-lasting detrimental effects on a brand. It's never been more important for beverage companies to closely examine how they ensure quality throughout their processes. This article details 5 key actions you can take to create consistent beverage quality. You will learn how to document microbiological standards, understand your beverage's attributes, train a tasting panel, and more!

Tropical flavors are taking the beverage world by storm, offering consumers refreshing, exotic, and healthy options. Beverage brands are meeting this demand with exciting new formulations that combine classic tropical flavors with functional ingredients. Discover how you tap into this growing market!

Beverages are a sensory experience. While our senses of sight, sound, taste, hearing, and touch seem subjective, they can be measured by applying specific methods, techniques, and controls. Learn how sensory analysis can help you scientifically craft and consistently deliver the best possible sensory experience for consumers.

The beverage market is shifting, and more people are seeking nonalcoholic, functional beverages to meet their needs. Enter nootropic drinks — a range of beverages that enhance alertness, mental performance, stamina, and memory. Ingredients like L-theanine and Ashwagandha are becoming household names, and many brands are combining them to develop effective and synergistic nootropic blends. Learn more about the rising nootropic trend and the science behind formulating them.

Flavored malt beverages (FMB) have been popping up in various forms since the 1990s and are still being used to appeal to consumers' changing tastes, while adding to the brand recognition, and bottom lines, of companies both large and small. Learn more about flavored malt beverages and what the future holds for this beverage category.

There is a lot to know about the world of cans, from who sells them, to how quickly you can get them, and what it takes to print on a can. Tim Matheson, Director of Purchasing at BevSource, explains what you need to know about the can industry and the important factors and facets that can impact your beverage business.

What if you could test your recipe, ingredients, and processes on commercial equipment without producing the high minimum quantities often required by most manufacturing facilities? Learn how a pilot run can help you reduce risk and save money in the long run before investing in an expensive large-scale production.

The beverage industry is experiencing a surge in innovation, fueled by the evolving preferences of Gen Z consumers. However, navigating the legalities and complexities of the alcohol industry requires careful planning, specialized knowledge, and strategic execution. In this guide, we delve into the essential steps and considerations to navigate this dynamic industry successfully. From identifying your market and positioning your product for success to formulating your product and navigating the regulatory landscape, this guide offers invaluable insights to strategically plan, execute, and launch your alcohol brand.

The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail market is expanding as demand rises with market researchers anticipating steady growth over the next several years. Learn more about emerging trends that are influencing consumer behavior and the future of the RTD cocktail segment.