Plus, why Drink Hippie is ditching dope for coffee.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
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In an era where consumers are asking their drinks to deliver functional benefits, powdered mixes are taking off. We spoke to retail and consumer analysts about the ways that the powdered drink space parallels RTDs, and where there might be emerging growth that isn’t just the result of mirroring liquid formats.

Over the past four years, the growth rate of powders and mixes has been twice that of liquid beverages, according to recent findings by retail data analysts at Circana. 

The broad category of was $7.4 billion in revenue last year – small when compared to the overall $221 billion retail market for beverages, but becoming increasingly important.

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🆕 This Week’s New Products

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👻 Ghost is making the most of its role in the Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) portfolio, launching a limited edition co-branded 7UP Lemon Lime flavored energy drink. Read about it here.

❣️ Alcohol’s shifting relationship with Gen Z has opened the door for two young entrepreneurs to launch adaptogen mocktail Charm Social Tonic. Learn more about the launch.

🫧 Prebiotic Mineral Soda brand Gutsi is preparing to go into production as it seeks a slice of the modern soda set. Check out the launch story on BevNET.

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Reviews: Update & Ginja Snap

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This week’s reviews feature our first impressions of Kim Kardashian’s new caffeine-free energy drink Update, plus a taste of Ginja Snap’s wholesome ginger tonic. 

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In this episode of Taste Radio, the hosts explore how Kind Snacks’ shift to paper wrappers surfaced unexpected changes in taste perception, while the explosive rise of ube and other visually striking ingredients underscores how “camera-ready” products are driving real demand. It’s a deep dive into how sensory cues and social media aesthetics are reshaping what wins on the shelf.

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