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Expo West 2022: Editors Discuss Trends and News From Day Three

To wrap up our daily dispatches from Natural Products Expo West 2022 in Anaheim, California, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero and NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg discuss their observations from the trade show’s third day, including a return to familiar flavors in beverage, how some brands are using legumes to cater to the plant-based trend and an exploration of how the return of consumers to brick-and-mortar shopping has impacted food and beverage packaging.

Expo West 2022: Soda Surges on Flavor & Function; Nuun, Waterdrop Growing

In this first post-Expo West dispatch, we look at how classic soda flavors are being embraced by next generation brands. As well, powders at the show proved prominent, several new awards honoring deceased industry veterans were given out, and Jones Soda provided a first look at its anticipated cannabis line.

Expo West 2022 Gallery: Hops, Barley, Probiotics, Prebiotics and More

Expo West’s status as one of the beverage industry’s top showcases for new natural products remained strong in 2022 with young and established brands unveiling their latest innovations. In this gallery, the first of several covering the Expo’s new product launches, we take a look at some of the functional beverages, sparkling waters and plant-based milks that stood out on the show floor.

Padre Azul Tequila Launches New Bottle Sizes

Padre Azul is now available in new sizes. With Benchmark Beverage Company a strong partner was found to continue the growth story. Complimenting the existing portfolio (Silver, Reposado and Anejo)…