Posts Tagged ‘drinks’

2020 Flavor Trends Spotlight: Botanicals

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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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Creating a CBD Drink

Written on February 26, 2020.

CBD. It’s everywhere and it’s in everything — and if you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re looking for a way to capitalize on this rapidly growing 22-billion-dollar industry.

You’ve come to the right place.
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2020 Flavor Trends Spotlight: Ginger

Written on February 19, 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 ginger 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 ginger as a drink flavor and ingredient, and the ways it’s being used in beverage application. Let get into it!
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Eggnog: Origins of a Holiday Classic

Written on December 18, 2019.

With the holidays upon us, beverage manufacturers have already stocked store shelves with our seasonal favorites. If you venture into the dairy section this time of year, then it’s likely that you’ll find a wall full of variations on the season’s most iconic drink — eggnog. But what exactly is this beverage and how did it become one of the most famous holiday treats? Ahead of National Eggnog Day this December 24th, we’re answering all your burning questions about ‘nog.
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How to Create a Cold-Pressed Juice Product

Written on November 6, 2019.

As consumers become more and more health-conscious, “better-for-you” beverage products like kombucha, plant milks, and drinking vinegars are experiencing explosive growth. In response to increasing demand for delicious drinks that offer more nutritional value, the cold-pressed juice sector is among these expanding categories, expected to reach $8.1 billion by 2024. Today we’re taking a deep dive into the world of cold-pressed juices and sharing our insights on how beverage developers can get ahead of this emerging trend.
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Changing What the World is Drinking with Global Partnerships

Written on October 9, 2019.

Flavorman has been exporting for years, and in the process, we’ve learned a thing or two about the importance of developing strong client relationships and being active in the global beverage space.
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Top Five Seasonal Drink Flavors

Written on October 2, 2019.


For many, the start of October – along with its imminent cooler weather – marks the unofficial beginning of the holidays. And in the beverage world, that means there are plenty of delicious seasonal drink flavors to dig into, from harvest through the new year.
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Growing Global: Universal Lessons in Beverage Development

Written on September 25, 2019.

In our almost 30 years in the beverage development business, Flavorman has enjoyed relationships with clients all over the world — from China, to the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Canada, and many places in between. There are several reasons why Flavorman has achieved a global reputation as an industry leader in the beverage development space: we’re not trend followers, but trend setters. We make client relationships a priority, and we use these relationships to be active drivers in our client’s success. We are committed to changing what the world is drinking. That’s why we have a proactive attitude toward engaging global markets and meeting international clients, quite literally, where they are.
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Why CBD Beverages Are the Next Functional Drink Trend

Written on September 4, 2019.

 

 

The green wave is here! Even as the world continues to grapple with the legality of CBD products and how they should be regulated, CBD beverages have proven to be a consumer favorite, popping up in places all around the world — and for good reason.

Earlier this year, Flavorman founder and CEO Dave Dafoe called CBD the “most impactful, functional ingredient for drinks since caffeine” and commended its “potential to improve lives across the board.” Today, we’re exploring CBD’s health properties, what CBD drinks can offer the functional beverage space, and Flavorman’s role in creating the CBD beverages the world will be drinking next.
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The Art of Tasting: Tasting Notes & Taking Notes

Written on August 14, 2019.

Congratulations! You’ve done the prep work and reviewed your list of do’s and don’ts. Now you’re finally ready to start tasting!

At this point, you should know there’s more to consider than whether you “like” or “dislike” the drink you’re tasting. There are countless variables that make up a beverage, so you should take your time dissecting every element of the drink. If you happen to be in the process of creating your own beverage, then your ability to evaluate your samples becomes even more crucial; after all, your team of beverage architects will be relying on you to direct them on what changes should be made to get your dream drink just right.
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