Functional Beverages: What’s Next?
As consumer focus on well-being grows, functional beverages present a big opportunity for innovation. Sibelius offers science-backed ingredients that can help bring these concepts to life.
Posted, 17 April 2025
The Future of Functional Beverages: Science-Backed Ingredients for Wellness Drinks
The functional beverage market is growing fast, with more consumers looking for drinks that do more than just hydrate. The Global Functional Beverages Market is expected to be worth around $466.5 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 7.3% from $230.6 billion in 2024. From energy and relaxation to cognitive support and immune health, brands are developing new products to meet evolving consumer needs.
At Sibelius, we offer scientifically researched ingredients that fit perfectly into functional beverages designed for different well-being needs. Whether you're working on shots, ready-to-drink (RTD) formulas, or powdered drink mixes, our ingredients can help bring something different to your range through natural ingredients with scientific backing.
Functional Ingredients for Beverages
sageXtra™ – Cognitive Support & Focus
Sage has been used for centuries to support memory and concentration. SageXtra™ from Stratum Nutrition® is a proprietary sage extract that has been clinically studied for cognitive function, making it a strong option for nootropic drinks, productivity shots, and RTD focus beverages.
Sibelius™:Chamomile – Relaxation & Sleep Support
With more people looking for natural ways to manage stress and improve sleep, Sibelius™: Chamomile is a Roman Chamomile extract that offers calming effects. Currently working well in tinctures and sprays for a night-time relaxation hit.
Sibelius™: LactoMato – Heart Health
Heart health is becoming a bigger priority for consumers. Sibelius™: LactoMato, a clinically researched tomato extract, supports cardiovascular health, making it a great fit for functional juice shots, smoothie boosters, or wellness drinks.
If you're working on new functional beverage ideas, get in touch to see how our ingredients could fit into your formulations.
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