What beverages reveal about where nutrition is headed

25 Sept 2026
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Simpler to reformulate and faster to scale, drinks often lead functional innovation. They are one of the fastest-moving formats in nutrition, yet they strip away much of food’s emotional anchor, prioritising convenience over experience. So, why are consumers willing to adopt them? What do beverages reveal about what people want from food, and what lessons should shape wider portfolio decisions?