# Canned Kombucha Refreshers Synergy Enlightened is Light and Juicy with GLP-1-Friendly Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-07-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synergy-enlightened References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/news/2026/new-beverages-gts-brings-kombucha-to-cans-silk-pumps-up-the-protein) & [gtslivingfoods](https://gtslivingfoods.com/pages/synergy-enlightened)  Up until now, [GT's Living Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-temple-mocktail) kombucha beverages have been packaged in glass bottles but with the launch of [Synergy Enlightened](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synergy-wildflower), it's easier than ever to take smooth, sparkling refreshment to go. Exploring the lighter side of real kombucha "in a soda-like sip," Synergy Enlightened marks the brand's first foray into aluminum cans. Still packed with benefits, these new drinks promise a lighter tea base and lightly sweet, fruit-forward flavors like Cherry Hibiscus, Orange Cream Vanilla, Yuzu Blossom and Elderberry Rose that help with meeting daily fiber goals. Beyond calling out good-for-the-gut prebiotics and probiotics that support digestion and immunity, GT's Living Foods highlights clinically studied nutrients and [GLP-1-friendly ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-worries-glp1-support-beverage) for feel-good, taste-good refreshment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Canned Functional Kombucha:** Portable aluminum formats are expanding kombucha beyond premium glass bottles, creating room for mainstream, on-the-go wellness beverages with lighter taste profiles. - **Glp-1-friendly Refreshments:** Beverages formulated around satiety, fiber and metabolic wellness are gaining relevance as consumers connect everyday drinks with weight-management lifestyles. - **Soda-like Wellness Sips:** Fruit-forward sparkling drinks with gut-health benefits are reshaping the soda aisle by blending indulgent flavor cues with functional nutrition claims. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Functional Beverages:** Brands in this category are differentiating through clinically studied ingredients, digestive-health positioning and convenient formats that meet modern wellness expectations. - **Health and Wellness:** Consumer interest in probiotics, prebiotics and GLP-1-supportive nutrition is opening space for products that bridge preventive health and enjoyable daily rituals. - **Packaged Food and Drink:** Aluminum-can innovation gives legacy beverage makers new opportunities to improve portability, shelf presence and accessibility for functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Probiotic Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agua-de-kefir.md) - [Limited-Edition Kombucha Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synergy-wildflower.md) - [Sparkling Probiotic Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamland-koffucha.md) - [Peachy Handcrafted Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gts-living-foods-peach-paradise.md) - [Collaboration Green Mandarin Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momo-kombucha-and-natoora.md) - [Award-Winning Ginger Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-beer1.md) - [Zesty Kombucha Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthade-ginger-lemon-berry.md) - [Customizable Kombucha Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombucha-smoothie.md) - [Coffee-Flavored Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koffee.md)