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Regular water is no longer enough. Welcome to the corporate gold rush around ‘functional hydration.’
Key takeaway
Major food & beverage companies are launching functional hydration products (electrolyte mixes, hydrating hot chocolate) to capture a trend amplified by social media and GLP-1 drug adoption.
- Step 1large food & beverage companies launch functional hydration products, increasing category investment and consumer awareness
- Step 2demand for functional ingredients (electrolytes, vitamins, minerals) rises, benefiting specialty ingredient suppliers
- Step 3contract manufacturers and co-packers see increased orders as brands outsource production to meet demand
- Step 4US SMEs in beverage/supplement manufacturing face both opportunity (new product lines) and competitive pressure from larger entrants with scale advantages
Source: MarketWatch
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