Today’s consumers aren’t just looking for flavor — they’re looking for function. From collagen coffee and protein matcha to hydration mixes and mushroom-infused cocoa, the functional beverage revolution is reshaping what people reach for on store shelves. These drinks deliver energy, focus, beauty and recovery in convenient, flavorful forms — and the market shows no signs of slowing down.
Functional beverages have become a powerful intersection of nutrition, science and lifestyle, driven by health-conscious consumers who expect more fromevery sip. This shift has opened the door for innovative brands, both established and emerging, to create targeted, benefit-driven products that meet growing demand for wellness and performance.
Market Trends & Consumer Drivers
The rise of functional beverages isn’t just hype — it’s backed by numbers. Market research valued the global functional beverage market at $175.5 billion in 2022 and projects it to reach $339.6 billion by 2030.1
In the U.S., non-alcoholic beverage volume grew by roughly 20 percent in 2023 and is expected to expand at a 17 percent compound annual growth rate through 2028.2 Younger consumers are drawn to products that fit their active lifestyles, support mental focus, and align with values like sustainability and clean labeling.
Another driver is the growing focus on gut health. Beverages formulated with probiotics, prebiotics or functional fibers are in high demand, along with adaptogens and functional mushrooms that help manage stress, boost immunity and support cognition. Together, these trends show that functional beverages aren’t a passing fad — they’re a long-term shift in how people think about nutrition, energy and daily performance.
Innovation Starts in the Lab
At Corim Industries, we help brands translate these wellness trends into successful products through our in-house R&D laboratory. Our team works closely with clients to create custom formulations that deliver both flavor and function, combining cutting-edge food science with real-world manufacturing expertise.
We’ve helped brands develop an extensive range of functional products. The examples below are just a glimpse of what we already do:
- Proteins and Collagen for strength and beauty-from-within support
- Mushroom Extracts such as lion’s mane, reishi and cordyceps for focus and immunity
- Vitamins, Electrolytes and Adaptogens for energy, balance and recovery
- Natural Sweeteners and Functional Fibers to meet clean-label expectations
Our capabilities go well beyond this list — and as functional trends evolve, we continue to expand and innovate alongside them.
From solubility and sensory profiling to stability testing, every new blend is carefully engineered for performance and consistency. This ensures your drink tastes great, dissolves smoothly and stays shelf-stable — all critical for commercial success.
Our New Fully Automated Packaging Line
To keep pace with this booming category, Corim Industries is investing in a state-of-the-art fully automated packaging line, coming soon in Q4 2025. This marks one of the most exciting upgrades in our company’s history and a major enhancement to our production scalability and speed.
Once operational, the new line will offer:
- Packaging capabilities from single-serve packs to 1 lb retail stand-up pouches
- Precision dosing and sealing for consistent fill weights and freshness
- Fast changeovers for multiple beverage types and batch sizes
- High-efficiency automation to support both pilot runs and large retail orders
This new system is built to scale with our customers — whether you’re launching a small specialty batch or expanding to national distribution. It will enable even faster turnaround, greater flexibility and more consistent quality across every order size.
The video below demonstrates our new equipment in action.
Built for Growth: Partnering With Corim
For over 30 years, Corim Industries has combined hands-on expertise and advanced technology to help beverage brands thrive. Our 3rd Party-certified manufacturing campus in Brick, New Jersey provides:
- Full-service R&D, Toll-Roasting and Co-Packaging options
- Scalable production — from small pilot runs to full retail volumes
- Flexible packaging formats to match your market strategy
- Commitment to quality, consistency and continuous improvement
Whether you’re an established label introducing a new product line or a start-up developing your first functional mix, Corim provides the infrastructure and partnership to bring your concept to life. You dream it, we create it.
Where Innovation Meets Scalability
As the functional beverage market continues to expand, brands that can innovate quickly and scale efficiently will lead the way. At Corim Industries, we make that possible — combining R&D ingenuity, automated production and decades of formulation experience to help you bring the next generation of functional drinks to market.
Our new packaging line marks the next step in that evolution — speed, flexibility and opportunity for brands ready to grow.
Learn more about Corim’s beverage R&D and co-packing services
1https://www.zionmarketresearch.com/report/functional-beverages-market
2https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/us-millennials-are-driving-the-non-alc-drinking-trend/