Global ingredients are flavoring beverages in ways that coffee connoisseurs might have once scoffed at, resulting in some unique pairings.
Tasting Table
Beauty and personal care should remain the category anchor, while premium beverages, Thai-origin products, luxury accessories and traveler-exclusive packs create incremental value opportunities for operators and brand principals.
KEN research
With Benicaros now cleared for EU commercialization, Ingredion will target applications across functional beverages, foods, and supplements, further expanding opportunities for manufacturers seeking differentiated fiber ingredients.
CNS Media
USDA expects seven of the 15 major grocery categories it tracks to rise faster than their 20-year averages in 2026: beef and veal, fish and seafood, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, processed fruits and vegetables, sugar and sweets, and nonalcoholic beverages.
Ag Bull Trading
In the UK, we could expect to enjoy 10 years more life by eating more whole grains, nuts and fruits and less sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats.
HuffPost UK
Lighter and naturally refreshing flavours, such as protein-enriched elderflower and cucumber-flavored beverages are expected to propel future flavour NPD.
CNS Media
McDonald's second-quarter results suggest growing opportunities in beverages and chicken.
CNS Media
The Liquid stevia segment is estimated to register the fastest CAGR of 8.5% through 2034 due to its increasing adoption in direct-consumption applications, including tabletop sweeteners and beverages, where precise dosage control is essential.
Market Data Forecast
McDonald's describes beverages as a platform with several years of growth potential.
CNS Media
The functional food & beverages segment is projected to be the fastest-growing, registering a CAGR of 7.5% during 2026-2033, supported by rising demand for fortified and plant-based nutrition.
Persistence Market Research
Fastest-growing Application: Food and beverages are expected to be the fastest-growing through 2033, supported by integration of wellness services and corporate health programs.
Persistence Market Research
Consumers are expected to spend $22 billion on Fourth of July celebrations in 2026 despite continued concerns about inflation, with food and beverages remaining the centerpiece of holiday spending.
Meatingplace
We have got hard numbers: functional beverages racing to $218 billion by 2029, non-alcoholic sales up 6.2%, and swicy flavours pulling people in with smart twists.
PINKY BEVERAGES
The functional food beverages segment is estimated to register the fastest CAGR of 8.7% from 2026 to 2034, owing to the convergence of hydration and nutrition in convenient, ready-to-drink formats.
Market Data Forecast
Protein beverages are the fastest-growing application segment and are anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 16.3% between 2026 and 2034.
Market Data Forecast
Food and beverages are expected to represent the leading application segment, accounting for 41.8% share in 2026.
Cision PR Newswire
Seven grocery categories are expected to grow faster than their 20-year historical averages in 2026, including beef and veal, other meats, fish and seafood, processed fruits and vegetables, sugar and sweets, cereal and bakery products, and nonalcoholic beverages.Grocery Trade News
Continued investment in product innovation, production capacity, and spirits-based offerings is expected to strengthen category penetration and significantly contribute to long-term growth in the U.S. alcoholic beverages industry.
MarkNtel Advisors
