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From non-alcoholic wine to booze–free beer, non-alcoholic beverages are more popular than ever. More and more people are choosing mocktails at gatherings to experience the taste without the alcohol by volume (ABV). In fact, Forbes says that “no/low” is one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry today, with an increase of 96 percent over the past year.

Kombucha and kefir are two of the most well-known fermented beverages renowned for their many health benefits, but they’re not the only ones. Today we’ll take a look at the benefits of fermented beverages and give you a few suggestions on what to try.

Desserts and drinks: two of the sweetest things on Earth! While sweet treats of any kind are great, did you know you can optimize flavors by pairing them with the perfect beverage? Today we’ll take a look at tasty beverage pairings for desserts, from white wine and key lime pie to coffee soda and cake.

Some beverages do more than just taste good. So-called functional beverages are considered to be any non-alcoholic drinks that offer additional health benefits because they contain bioactive components from a plant, animal, microorganism, or marine source. Classified as dairy-based, plant-based, and energy or sports drinks, functional beverages are included in the broader category of functional drinks. These drinks have a specific function beyond hydration, with no added ingredients, to support health and wellness.

Craft sodas are all the rage right now. With a symphony of flavors sure to tantalize every palate, crafts sodas are taking up more and more space on grocery aisle shelves. Also known as artisanal, specialty or small batch sodas, craft sodas are a big part of the beverage revolution relying on premium natural ingredients to infuse more flavor and kick.

As standard soft drinks are starting to fizzle from the market, new and improved batches of craft soda are starting to take over. More and more soda drinkers are turning to healthier beverage substitutes with more character when they head out to socialize or just relax at home. They like the fact that craft soda producers use natural ingredients to deliver on a higher-quality taste with no syrups, chemicals, or artificial ingredients.