# Sippable Superfood Grains and health ingredients take on liquid forms for on-the-go convenience. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Dec 11, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sippable-superfood ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Sippable Superfood trend? **Sippable Superfood:** Moving beyond traditional health supplements, beverage brands are turning to exotic superfoods for unexpected allure. Broadening consumer awareness about lesser known protein sources like hemp, brands are turning to experimental beverage techniques to reinvent how sources of nutrition are consumed. Such adaptations allow consumers to indulge in health foods both at home and on-the-go. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 2, 2014 to Nov 19, 2015 - Published: Dec 11, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Sippable Superfood trend ### Superfood Beverages Brands are experimenting with exotic superfoods for unexpected beverages, resulting in a broader consumer awareness of lesser-known protein sources like hemp and the potential for innovative beverage techniques for at-home and on-the-go consumption. ### Hybrid Superfoods By combining potent superfoods like chia seeds and leafy greens into one easy-to-drink form, brands like Mamma Chia are tapping into a growing trend where consumers are opting to drink their greens instead of chewing them in the form of a salad, presenting an opportunity for wider market appeal. ### Alternative Dairy Products Expanding beyond traditional dairy-free options like nut or soy milks, companies are in search of healthier alternatives for a variety of restricted diets, like Suzie's non-dairy quinoa milk, offering new market potential for alternative dairy makers. ## What the Sippable Superfood trend means for industry ### For Beverage Industry There is significant opportunity for beverage industry players to experiment with exotic superfoods, to develop hybrid innovative techniques for consumption, and to stay abreast of the latest trends in marketable dairy replacements. ### For Superfood Industry Demand for superfoods is growing as consumers search for healthy alternatives, resulting in a competitive landscape for sourcing exotic ingredients and an opportunity for brands to develop new combinations of potent superfoods for easy consumption. ### For Dairy Alternative Industry In this growing market for dairy alternatives, a wider range of consumers are considering alternative options such as quinoa milk, which showcase a broader range of product development opportunities to expand dairy-free options to wider audiences. ## Trend signals for Sippable Superfood Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sippable Superfood trend 4 featured examples from Aug 2, 2014 to Nov 19, 2015. - [Caffeinated Superfood Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbal-energy): Love Grace's Organic Herbal Energy Features Cold-Brewed Blends (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The beverage industry can capitalize on the trend for superfoods to create new and innovative beverages. - [Hybrid Superfood Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamma-chia): Mamma Chia's 'Chia & Greens' Beverages Combine Potent Superfoods (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The trend of combining superfoods and greens presents an opportunity for beverage companies to create unique and convenient products. - [Savory Quinoa Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuwi): NUWI Quinoa Snacks Take the Form of Beverages (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for health and wellness companies to expand their product offerings with quinoa-based beverages. - [Creamy Quinoa Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-quinoa): This Non-Dairy Beverage Made from Pure Quinoa (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can benefit from the trend of non-dairy beverages by creating innovative and healthy products using alternative ingredients like pure quinoa. ## Recent trend clusters - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (Lifestyle) - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Simplified Golf Launch Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplified-golf-launch-monitors) - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Commemorative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roger-centre-court) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)