BevSource

05/27/2026

BevNET Live Summer 2026 is almost here. and BevSource is heading to NYC. 🗽

Our team is ready to connect with beverage founders, operators, and innovators looking to launch smarter, scale faster, and navigate growth with confidence.

From formulation and sourcing to co-packing, packaging, and production strategy, BevSource helps brands solve complex challenges and accelerate commercialization with expert guidance and trusted industry connections.

📩 DM us to meet with our beverage experts during the show and learn how BevSource can help power your next stage of growth.

05/21/2026

You started your beverage brand with a vision, not a desire to spend your days chasing quotes, tracking down co-man capacity, or wrangling suppliers.

Here you are—spending more time on the back end than building the front end of your business. The truth is, launching and scaling a beverage means navigating a maze of manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and logistics partners.

What if there was a simpler way?

Imagine replacing all that noise with a single point of contact—someone who manages your entire supply chain and frees you to focus on growth. BevSource connects you to vetted suppliers, manufacturers, and resources so you can scale with confidence.

Ready to get back to your vision? Contact BevSource today.

05/19/2026

Women aren't just buying more functional beverages. They're fundamentally reshaping what the category looks like.

As the primary household shoppers and the driving force behind gut health, protein, mood support, and functional hydration trends, women bring a holistic, life-stage-aware wellness lens to every purchase decision. They stack benefits, scrutinize labels, and hold brands to a higher standard on sourcing and claims.

The numbers reflect the opportunity. The North American functional beverage market is projected to reach $82.85 billion by 2031, and women are driving disproportionate share of that growth across four high-velocity sub-categories: prebiotic sodas and gut health tonics, RTD protein and active nutrition, mood and stress support, and functional hydration.

For beverage founders and brand leaders, understanding how women influence formulation, positioning, and purchasing decisions may be the most important brief in the category right now.

👉 Explore how women are reshaping functional beverage innovation: https://hubs.li/Q04gW3Bv0

Refreshment is no longer enough. Today, consumers expect measurable wellness benefits from every sip, and women are at the center of that shift, spearheading many of the biggest changes in functional beverage trends.

05/12/2026

Nearly half of Americans plan to reduce their alcohol intake year-round. Alcohol use has hit its lowest level since 1939. And the forces driving this shift -- wellness awareness, changing social rituals, economic pressure, and the rise of GLP-1 medications -- aren't seasonal.

Behind the headline numbers are three distinct consumer segments, each cutting back for different reasons and each requiring a fundamentally different product response:
Total abstainers want 0.0% ABV certification and full ingredient transparency.
Moderators want flavor parity and premium positioning.
Functional seekers want mood, focus, and stress relief from ingredients like adaptogens, nootropics, and hemp-derived cannabinoids.

For brand leaders, the question is no longer whether consumers are drinking less. It's whether your portfolio is there when they reach for something different.

👉 Explore what this means for your portfolio:https://hubs.li/Q04drzNj0

Your customers aren't just giving up alcohol for January. Nearly half of them are giving it up for good.

04/28/2026

“Better-for-you” isn’t a claim. It’s a moving target.

Today’s consumers expect more from their beverages—clean labels, functional benefits, and great taste, all in one. What once set a product apart is now table stakes, and brands are under pressure to deliver formulations that are both meaningful and market-ready.

From ingredient selection and sweetener strategy to functionality and flavor, successful “better-for-you” beverages are built on thoughtful trade-offs and smart formulation decisions.

For beverage brands and founders, the opportunity isn’t just to follow the trend—it’s to define what “better” means for your target consumer.

👉 Explore what it takes to develop better-for-you beverages that actually deliver: https://hubs.li/Q04dry_t0

03/10/2026

Plant protein beverages have officially outgrown the gym.

For years, protein beverages were tightly linked to sports performance and recovery. But today, plant-based protein is expanding into new dayparts and occasions, from everyday wellness to functional hydration and even indulgent-adjacent formats.

Consumers aren’t just looking for muscle support. They want satiety, sustained energy, clean labels, and formats that fit seamlessly into daily life. That shift opens the door for brands to rethink positioning, flavor systems, and formulation strategies beyond traditional RTD shakes.

If you're building with plant protein, the opportunity may be broader than you think.

👉 Explore how plant protein beverages are expanding into new categories: https://hubs.li/Q0445Qhl0

Plant-based protein beverages have grown far beyond their gym-focused beginnings, moving firmly into the mainstream across categories like ready-to-drink smoothies, functional coffees and meal replacements. This expansion has been fueled by consumers’ rising focus on health, wellness and sustainab...

02/24/2026

As gut health moves from niche to mainstream, flavor is becoming a key differentiator in digestive wellness beverages.

As the category matures — and hits $30.7 billion in 2025 — the formulation conversation has shifted. Probiotics, prebiotics, and fiber are table stakes. What's separating breakout brands from the rest is their ability to use flavor strategically: to mask functional off-notes, drive repeat purchase, and justify premium positioning. Consumers expect craveable, modern taste profiles that go beyond traditional “health drink” cues.

From bright citrus and berry blends to globally inspired fruits and botanicals, brands are rethinking how digestive support shows up in the glass. The opportunity isn’t just in prebiotics or postbiotics. It’s in pairing functional efficacy with flavor systems that feel fresh, premium, and repeat-worthy.

We explored which flavor profiles are rising to the top in gut-health applications and why they work — worth a read if you're formulating or scaling in this space.

👉 Explore the top flavors shaping digestive health beverages: https://hubs.li/Q0445PFv0

The market for digestive health beverages is experiencing significant growth, driven by a confluence of consumer trends, scientific advancements and innovative product development. With the category reaching $30.7 billion in 2025 and expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 6.1% through 2035, d...

02/02/2026

If Neutral Malt Base (NMB) or Sugar Brew is part of your roadmap, there's never been a better time to connect with BevSource. As beverage brands review their inputs for the year ahead, we’ve been busy behind the scenes evolving our base alcohol program to meet the market's need for better value and flexibility

For 2026, BevSource has expanded our Sugar Brew and NMB portfolio with new solutions and more aggressive pricing. The focus has been simple:

➡️ Better value - aggressive new pricing for the new year
➡️ More options, more formats
➡️ Closer to you - more shipping points to help reduce logistics costs

Whether you’re crafting a high-ABV FMB or an innovative RTD cocktail, we have the options to support your needs. From 9bbl totes to 180bbl tankers, we provide the pure, neutral canvas your brand needs to let its flavors shine.

🔗Tap the link to request samples or to receive a 2026 quote: https://hubs.li/Q040yLMR0

01/29/2026

Big news for beverage brands and formulators! 🥥

The FDA has officially removed coconut from the list of major food allergens, simplifying labeling and removing a long-standing barrier to broader use.

At the same time, supply conditions are easing. That makes now a timely moment for beverage brands to re-evaluate coconut across new and existing formulations.

From clean-label hydration to plant-based and functional beverages, coconut water, cream, and milk offer flavor, mouthfeel, and other benefits that align with major consumer priorities.

If coconut has been sidelined due to regulatory or inventory concerns, it may be time to take another look!

Ready to leverage these changes for your next line extension? Our team is ready to help you navigate the new formulation possibilities.

Check out the full technical breakdown from our sister division ITI Tropicals, INC.
https://hubs.li/Q040pkNY0

01/26/2026

2026 is officially here.

From evolving functional benefits and flavor innovation to shifting consumer values and economic pressures, the trends shaping the next wave of beverages are coming into focus now.

For beverage brands and founders, this is less about prediction and more about preparation. Understanding where the market is headed can help teams prioritize R&D, refine positioning, and make smarter bets for what’s ahead.

👉 Explore the forces shaping beverage innovation in 2026:
https://hubs.li/Q040m89Y0

Learn more about the three drivers behind 2026 beverage trends and find new ways of experimenting with beverage flavor, function and experience.