# Beverage-Top Printers The Ripple Maker II Pro Enhances Drinks with Plant-Based Color By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-maker-ii-pro References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/colorful-cabbage-magic-the-new-ripple-maker-ii-pro-uses-plant-based-color-technology-to-create-drink-prints-in-vibrant-shades-301631134.html) & [drinkripples](http://www.drinkripples.com)  Ripples' Ripple Maker II Pro is a new beverage-top printer that boasts food technology with [naturally changing print colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-flip) to deliver novel drinking experiences. Flavorless cabbage extract powers the patent-pending Chameleon Plus pods, which adjust the pH level of a drink to print blue and red colors to add visual interest to drinks. With dual pod holders for printing two colors on a single drink, plus automated sensor technology, the Ripple Maker II Pro delivers next-gen experiences with [personalized beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-duel). Ripples CEO Yossi Meshulam explains, "Gen Y and even more so Gen Z keep [food and beverage businesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pipeline) on their toes by raising expectations for innovation, personalization, and sustainability. The Ripple Maker II Pro was created with these audiences in mind." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Naturally-enhanced Printing:** Innovative printers that use natural extracts to print on beverages offer an opportunity to create eco-friendly and healthy drinking experiences. - **Dual Pod Printing:** Printers that allow for dual pods to be used offer an opportunity to create a more visually dynamic drinking experience. - **Automated Sensor Technology:** Using advanced sensor technology in printers can offer opportunities to create more consistent and seamless printing experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from implementing naturally-enhanced beverage printing technology to create unique and environmentally-friendly drink experiences. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate dual-pod and automated printers to offer personalized and visually-appealing beverages. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the potential of sensor technology and printers that use non-toxic, natural extracts to create new and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic AI Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot.md) - [Molecular Beverage Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-beverage-printer.md) - [Motion Liquid Art Distortions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris.md) - [Molecular Beer Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-beer-printer.md) - [Customizable Drink Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-drops.md) - [Beverage-Focused Dual-Chamber Widget Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-technology.md) - [Customizable Beverage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-thirsti-drink-system.md) - [Customization-Focused Drink Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juli-connect-beverage-dispenser.md) - [AI-Driven Beverage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botrista-ai.md)