Posts Tagged ‘botanicals’

Written on April 8, 2020.

Comprised of relatively few ingredients, a standard gin and tonic isn’t difficult to create – the recipe is in the name after all! With the exception of ice and a slice of your favorite citrus for garnish, there’s little prep work that goes into this fine cocktail, but what results is pure magic on the palate.
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Written on March 25, 2020.

Our beverage experts formulate dozens of new and innovative drinks for clients every day, making them a valuable resource for the latest flavor trends. In December, our team got together to predict the trends we expect to take over the beverage industry in 2020 and our forecast features botanicals as one of the top 3 flavors set up for success in a year favoring the fresh and functional.

Today, we’re taking a closer look at the world’s attraction to botanicals as drink flavors and ingredients, and the ways they are being used in beverage application. Let get into it!
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Written on March 4, 2020.

From essential oils and extracts to herbs and flowers, botanicals are proving to be much more than just a garnish for your favorite drinks. As demand continues to increase for natural, functional beverages, botanicals are becoming more prevalent as a drink flavor and ingredient.
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Written on February 12, 2020.

Thanks to its flavor and Instagram-worthy aesthetic, pink gin has become a global favorite; but what do you know about this blushing delight? Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’re diving into the history behind this beloved pink drink.
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Written on December 4, 2019.


Our beverage experts formulate dozens of new and innovative drinks for clients every day, making them a valuable resource for the latest flavor trends. That’s why every year, our team gets together to predict the top flavor trends we expect to take over the beverage industry. This year’s forecast is shaping up to be focused on the fresh and functional. Here are the flavor trends for 2020:
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Written on April 23, 2019.

Before you read on, check out our introduction to this series, An Insider’s Guide to the Beverage Industry. In the early ’90s, Mark Panely decided to launch his company, Journey Food and Beverage Co. He began his “journey” with a year-long trip around the world on a bicycle. From his travels, Panely devised an idea for an all-natural, healthy soft drink that would be bursting with flavor, an energetic label, and a message that consumers could embrace.
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