Functional beverages are becoming profoundly mainstream! This market segment is rapidly growing with sports drinks, smoothies, plant-based drinks, creamy drinks, teas, and more! They promise the consumer better memory, more energy, and better...

Your mother's mantra of "Eat your veggies" has finally borne fruit. Plant-based eating has mobilized past trend status to become nothing short of a revolution, valued at $7.4 billion in 2021 with a three-year sales increase of 54%. But as with any...

Two powerful forces are influencing food and beverage development today: demand for reduced sugars and expectations around sustainable sourcing. Read on for insights on how your brand can gain the competitive edge.

A healthy outlook for beverages

The beverage category has always pushed the envelope… but the emergence of an entire beverage culture has propelled these products to the forefront of the industry's most defining trends...

The global dairy alternatives market is forecasted to nearly double in size from 2020 to 2026. What's behind this meteoric rise, and how can you capture the significant opportunities it represents? New Cargill research examines the forces shaping...

Consumers today not only want beverages that are tasty and hydrating, but also deliver specific health benefits made from ingredients that are produced sustainably.

Consumers are increasingly seeking products that they associate with offering a nutritional boost. Beverages that provide benefits in convenient formats by using functional ingredients can lead to opportunities for manufacturers to create...

Though existing for thousands of years, fermented foods and beverages have seen a dramatic rise in popularity in recent years thanks to a focus on probiotics as well as natural ingredients.

How plant-based ingredient options are giving formulators the ability to create baked goods with a healthier reputation without comprising on taste and texture.