Beverage trends: From natural energy to tea for kids and cereal milk
With the latest Nielsen data on soda and diet soda sales making for dismal reading, and ongoing concerns (justified or otherwise) about caffeinated energy drinks continuing to hit the headlines, beverage firms of all sizes are looking for alternatives...
Check out the stories below for a taste of what's to come...
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Main picture (goji berries): PepsiCo is exploring the potential of natural energy drinks containing Chinese herbal extracts that can alleviate fatigue and enhance sports performance without a big dose of caffeine, a patent application indicates. Picture credit: Goji Grow