7 Diverse Healthy Beverage Varieties Joining Grocery Sets

When it comes to the healthy and functional options, beverage bandwidth has been on full display lately across the grocery channel. In the realm of health-infused products, new rollouts have spanned several segmentations and consumer need states, including fruit-based, recovery, CBD-infused, cannabis, carbonated spritzers and ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shakes.

Read ahead for a glimpse of seven recent debuts across the grocery channel.

Two Good introduced a line of three Smoothies made with real fruit puree and no artificial sweeteners. Flavors include Mixed Berry, Strawberry Banana and Peach. Smoothies have 10 grams of protein, zero grams of added sugar with no artificial sweeteners, 5 grams of carbs and are non-GMO Project Verified. Smoothies are available for an SRP of $1.89 per 7-ounce bottle.

Recoup launched a line of organic and vegan recovery drinks that promote hydration plus health to enhance muscle recovery, digestion and immunity and do not include empty calories, the supplier says. Recoup uses about two teaspoons of organic ginger juice per bottle to alleviate muscle soreness post workout to help reduce nausea, aid digestion and boost immunity. Recoup also uses sustainably-harvested maple water, a natural sap extracted from the maple tree and an excellent source of hydration.

Outshine rolled out Smoothie Cubes—real fruit smoothies available in three varieties: The Go-Getter (mango, banana, pineapple, papaya, date paste, beet juice, more); The Glow To (banana, pineapple, mango, date paste, spinach, kale, kiwi, cucumber, more); and The Gut Supporter (strawberries, banana, coconut cream, carrot juice, date paste, beet juice, more). Each contains 15 grams of total sugar or less, zero grams of added sugars, no artificial flavors or colors and no GMO ingredients.

Aprch Beverage Co. released Fruit Punch, the newest flavor to join its CBD Sparkling Water portfolio. Featuring the artwork of Jess Mudgett, inspired by open roads and high desert mountains, Fruit Punch features a flavor combination of cranberry, grape, pineapple, orange and lime. Fruit Punch contains zero calories, zero sugar, zero sodium and zero caffeine, along with 25 milligrams of Aprch’s proprietary Broad Spectrum Hemp Extract.

Containing zero calories, zero sugars and zero fat, Wet Hydration is packed with potassium, antioxidants and electrolytes. Three flavor options include watermelon lemon lime, orange mango and peach pineapple. Every recipe supports specific health goals and functionality, from energy and immunity boosts to relieving muscle soreness, balancing stress and enhancing the vibrancy of physical appearance, the company says.

California’s original cannabis beverage CQ debuted a line of carbonated spritzer drinks that features flavors including Blackberry Lemon Lime, Mandarin Dream, Pear Vanilla Cardamom and Watermelon Cucumber. Spritzers are CQ’s first foray into 5 milligram, single-serve cans. CQ is vegan, sweetened with cane sugar and real fruit juice and contains no artificial colors, gluten or GMO ingredients.

Lean Body Ready-to-Drink Protein Shakes contain 40 grams of high-quality protein with zero grams of sugar, coming packaged in eight flavors and sustainably packaged Tetra Pak cartons. The Lean Body Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake comes in 17-ounce and 8.45-ounce resealable, environmentally-friendly Tetra Pak cartons.