Trend cluster
Category

Hydration
Mixers

Health and wellness brands are launching hydration-focused powders.

Antioxidant Collagen Hydration MixersSingle-Serve Vitamin PowdersFunctional Beverage SachetsRapid Rehydration SupplementsAsian-Inspired Hydration Supplements

Trend

What is the Hydration Mixers trend?

Hydration Mixers: Health and wellness brands are launching beverage mixers that support hydration. These powdered products can be added to bottled water for convenient hydration support while reducing the effects of dehydration like fogginess, weakness, low blood pressure, or dizziness.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Hydration Mixers trend

Influenced by the health and wellness movement, contemporary consumers—especially those who live in fast-paced, demanding environments—are looking to optimize their routines. These individuals are shifting away from overly processed and artificially enhanced options in favor of great-tasting health products that also have natural ingredients.

Trend themes

Themes within the Hydration Mixers trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Hydration Mixers

Convenient and functional drink mixes that support hydration with natural ingredients and additional benefits like immune boosting and recovery support.

02

Functional Beverage Sachets

Single-serve powdered beverage mixes that offer convenient, functional and healthy hydration with natural ingredients like coconut water, sea salt, and plant-based extracts.

03

Gut Health Hydration Powders

Powdered hydration mixes that include probiotics like BC30 to promote digestive health and hydration through electrolytes and kombucha extract.

Industry implications

What the Hydration Mixers trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Health and Wellness

Products aimed at promoting hydration with functional benefits and natural ingredients.

For

Sports and Fitness

Convenient and effective hydration products for athletes and fitness enthusiasts on-the-go.

For

Beverage and Food

Innovative and sustainable hydration products that offer competitive and healthier options in the beverage industry.

Workshop question

How can your brand support consumers in their day-to-day?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Hydration Mixers

Trend score 6.0 out of 10, from popularity 81%, activity 76%, freshness 24%.

Popularity81%
Activity76%
Freshness24%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Hydration Mixers trend

14 featured examples from Jun 28, 2020 to May 15, 2024
Antioxidant Collagen Hydration Mixers
CategoryLifestyle

Antioxidant Collagen Hydration Mixers

Zurvita’s Scientifically Backed Hydration Powder, H2O

The health and fitness industry can offer hydration drink mixes with premium ingredients to meet the growing demand for natural and effective performance-boosting hydration bevera…

Single-Serve Vitamin Powders
CategoryLifestyle

Single-Serve Vitamin Powders

LifeAID Go! Drink Mixes Support Recovery, Hydration, Immunity & More

Single-serve vitamin powders offer the health and wellness industry an opportunity to expand their product lines and appeal to consumers looking for functional, on-the-go nutritio…

Functional Beverage Sachets
CategoryLifestyle

Functional Beverage Sachets

Beam's Elevate Drink Mixes Contain Collagen, Caffeine & Probiotics

Functional beverages can take inspiration from Beam's Elevate sachets and offer beverage mixes with functional benefits and hydrating ingredients.

Rapid Rehydration Supplements
CategoryLifestyle

Rapid Rehydration Supplements

Hydralyte Plus Immune System Boost Offers Daily Support

Sports and fitness industry can innovate by creating rehydration supplements with balanced glucose-electrolyte ratio and additional immune support ingredients for athletes.

Asian-Inspired Hydration Supplements
CategoryMarketing

Asian-Inspired Hydration Supplements

ONLY Hydration's Hydration Supplements Draw on Asian Flavors

The market for dietary supplements is expanding with niche products that offer culturally specific ingredients and flavors.

Gut Health Hydration Powders
CategoryLifestyle

Gut Health Hydration Powders

Liquid IV Debuts 'Hydration Multiplier+ Powdered Probiotic Kombucha'

Companies in the nutraceutical industry can develop innovative, gut-healthy, and hydrating products by incorporating probiotics and fermented ingredients.

Lemonade Electrolyte Mixes
CategoryLifestyle

Lemonade Electrolyte Mixes

Cure Introduces New Lemonade Flavor to its Electrolyte Lineup

The introduction of new flavors and ingredients in electrolyte mixes has the potential to disrupt the beverage industry by catering to a growing market of health-conscious consume…

On-the-Go Hydration Powders
CategoryLifestyle

On-the-Go Hydration Powders

Thrive Thirst Delivers Hydration with or Without Natural Caffeine

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new beverage formulations using hydration powders to offer convenient and customizable hydration solutions.

Hydrate Electrolyte Powders
CategoryLifestyle

Hydrate Electrolyte Powders

Gnarly Nutrition Launches New Flavors of Its Beloved Powders

Innovating on electrolyte powders with higher sodium content and different flavor profiles can help companies cater to the needs of athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Sustainable Hydration Powders
CategoryEco

Sustainable Hydration Powders

Liquid I.V.'s Seaberry Hydration Multiplier Features Eco Packaging

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesigning beverage packaging to minimize environmental impact.

Orange-Flavored Electrolyte Powders
CategoryLifestyle

Orange-Flavored Electrolyte Powders

Nuun® and Orangetheory® Debut the 'All Out Orange' Drink Mix

The collaboration between Nuun and Orangetheory introduces innovative hydration solutions in the fitness industry.

Rapid Hydration Powder Mixes
CategoryLifestyle

Rapid Hydration Powder Mixes

Hydrant Debuts Limited-Edition Powder Flavors for the Summer

The health and wellness industry can develop and market rapid hydration powder mixes and nutrient-enhanced products to meet the ever-growing demand for on-the-go convenience and h…

Hydrating Electrolyte Mixes
CategoryLifestyle

Hydrating Electrolyte Mixes

Cure Introduces a Delightful New Electrolyte Flavor - Strawberry Kiwi

Innovative ways to create beverages with natural electrolytes and alternative sweeteners.

Caramel Apple Hydration Powders
CategoryLifestyle

Caramel Apple Hydration Powders

Liquid I.V.'s Caramel Apple Hydration Multiplier is Crisp & Sweet

Use Cellular Transport Technology to develop hydration products that cater to the needs of athletes during intense physical activities.