Beverage Trends Driving Change in 2021

Changing consumer demands mean beverage manufacturers have to adjust their offerings to satisfy the desire for functional, healthy beverages, while also offering sustainable or convenience packaging.

Most beverage sales are coming from Asia Pacific, North America, and Western Europe.
Most beverage sales are coming from Asia Pacific, North America, and Western Europe.
2021 Beverage Trends Driving Change

In the coming years, beverage manufacturers will be striving to meet consumer demands for more sustainable packaging, functional and convenient beverage formats, and healthier product offerings. As beverage consumers have become more discerning in their purchases, manufacturers have had to make adjustments - from the basic formulation of their products to offering more sustainable or protective packaging.

A new report by PMMI Business Intelligence (which covers soft drinks, juice, water, sport/ energy drinks, functional/nutritional drinks, coffee/tea, and water, but does not include alcoholic beverages and dairy products) states that consumers are looking for beverage products that provide added functionality to their lives, enhance their overall health, and are available in convenient formats.

They are also increasingly concerned about the sustainability of beverage packaging, and 89% of the companies interviewed say they want to incorporate more recycled plastic materials in their packaging to reduce global plastic pollution.


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