# Organic Soda Alternatives Rodale's Creates 5 Flavors of Naturally Sweetened Soda Syrup By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-soda References: [rodales](http://www.rodales.com/search?prefn1=brand&q=Organic) If you're a fan of store-bought pop like [Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-recipe-remix) or Gingerale, you'll love this organic soda range by Rodale's. The health brand offers 5 flavors of their naturally sweetened soda syrup that include Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Orange, Cola and [Cherry Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfy-cherry-cola). These organic soda products are sweetened using cane sugar and are flavored with fresh fruits, herbs and spices. These retro-themed products pay homage to classic sodas both in their taste and packaging. Whether made using a soda carbonator or blended with a tablespoon of carbonated water, the syrups are easily made into a tasty soda drink. This soda syrup range by Rodale's are free of pesticides or additives and are [USDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-sugar-soda) Certified Organic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Soda:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market a line of organic soda products made with alternative natural sweeteners, such as stevia or monk fruit. - **Naturally Sweetened:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new sweetening techniques to produce naturally sweetened beverages using organic ingredients and innovative flavor combinations. - **Retro-themed Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and launch a line of retro-themed soda products that appeal to nostalgic consumers seeking classic soda flavors with a modern twist. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Organic Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploit the growing demand for organic products by creating a new market segment focused on organic soda alternatives. - **Natural Sweeteners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market new natural sweeteners derived from alternative sources that can be utilized in a wide range of food and beverage applications. - **Packaging Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and eye-catching packaging designs for food and beverage products that evoke a sense of nostalgia while appealing to modern consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sugar-Free Soda Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordans-skinny-mixes-soda-collection.md) - [Organic Zero-Sugar Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-sugar-soda.md) - [Free-From Kid-Friendly Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodee-pop.md) - [Prebiotic Blood Orange Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-sodaly-blood-orange.md) - [Naturally Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sweetened-soda.md) - [All-Natural Honey-Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fizz-soda.md) - [Real Fruit Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-fruit-soda.md) - [Fruit Juice-Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-1.md) - [Low-Sugar Natural Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-things-soda.md)