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Alternative Indulgence

As foodie culture expands, connoisseurs opt for obscure drinkables

Implications - The rise in social media-obsessed foodies constantly on the lookout for unusual flavor pairings is being supported by a rise in beverages that center around imitating a familiar flavor or fusing two unlikely matches. Chosen as an alternative to sodas and calorie-laden indulgences, the varieties satisfy the evolving consumer palate with varieties that would have been pigeonholed as unappetizing in years past, but are experiencing praise from curious experimentalists obsessed with uncovering the next big wave in food and flavor.
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Beverages - As consumers seek new flavor experiences, alternative beverages are emerging to satisfy adventurous palates.
2. Health-conscious Options - Low-calorie and nutritionally-enhanced alternatives are gaining popularity as consumers prioritize health.
3. Combination Flavors - Combining flavors that are not traditionally paired, such as soda and soy milk, is emerging as a new trend in drinkable indulgences.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage - Diversifying the beverage market with unique and innovative flavor options presents an opportunity for businesses looking to tap into the growing demand for alternative drinks.
2. Food - The popularity of food-inspired beverages highlights the potential for food companies to expand their product offerings into the beverage category.
3. Health and Wellness - Developing low-calorie and nutritionally-enhanced beverages can attract health-conscious consumers and provide an opening for brands to enter the health and wellness market.
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The Cereal Tea harks back to a childhood tradition in which children devoured their favorite sweet cereal just to get to the best part, the flavored milk. By bypassing the first step, the Cereal Tea... MORE
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This delicious new diet coke cherry slurpee is going to give you a great treat with just a few calories. The new Frost product is marking the brand’s first frozen offering in its 31-year... MORE
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The newest bottled beverage from Suntory offers a unique way to quench your thirst with an unusual water flavor. From berry to citrus flavors, sweetened water has been on the market for a while now,... MORE
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For those who are loath to give up some wintertime traditions as soon as spring settles in, the TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow Milk will keep at least one alive. As its name gives away, it is a hot... MORE
Cookie-Flavored Milks
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This Cookie Milk is Smooth and Free of Crumbs
Rather than requiring you to have cookies for snacking and milk for dipping, this unusual cookie milk from Japan provides both flavors in a drinkable form. The beverage from Fujiya’s Country Ma’... MORE

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