Health and wellness continue to drive change throughout the beverage industry as consumers look to beverages for improved energy, sleep & mental health benefits, digestion benefits, and extra nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and protein. From packaging trends to the latest in hybrid beverages, the Glanbia Nutritional’s Beverage Trends guide will be sure to inspire your next beverage formulation. 

A surge in health & wellness trends, compounded by the pandemic and an increasing nutrition awareness, are driving many consumers to explore foods & beverages that offer additional health benefits. Fortified and functional foods continue to grow and a nutrient-dense premix solution provides an opportunity to differentiate your product on the shelf. 

The snackification of meals is fundamentally changing the snack foods industry. With multiple snacking occasions per day and the rise in snacks replacing meals, consumers’ expectations in snacks have expanded beyond indulgence and satiety. This year’s snack trends include a new health focus, new ingredients and some serious flavor exploration.