What's New at Intelligent Blends

The CPG landscape is evolving rapidly. Consumers no longer settle for beverages that simply refresh—they want products with purpose, wellness benefits, and a place in their daily rituals. At the heart of this shift is the explosive growth of functional beverages, with powdered formats leading the charge.

Why Powdered Formats Are Winning

Powdered delivery systems: stick packs, pouches, K-cups, and coffee bags—are accelerating functional beverage adoption because they solve consumer and brand pain points alike:
Convenience & Portability: Lightweight, durable, and easy to carry—perfect for travel, commuting, or everyday use.
Controlled Dosage & Customization: Single-serve precision with the flexibility to blend or stack functions (e.g., adding super greens or mushrooms to morning coffee).
Shelf-Life & Stability: Nutrient-rich powders remain stable longer than their liquid counterparts.
Efficiency & Sustainability: Less packaging, reduced shipping weight, and more sustainable options.

Intelligent Blends: Building the Future of Functional

At Intelligent Blends, we don’t just follow these shifts—we help shape them.
Rooted in Coffee: Our foundation in coffee (whole beans, grounds, instant) gave us unmatched expertise in extraction, sourcing, and flavor science.
Expanding Beyond Coffee: Today, we manufacture super greens, hydration blends, bone broth powders, elixirs, creamers, proteins, and more—helping brands deliver on the better-for-you promise across categories.
Format Versatility: Stick packs, pouches, K-cups, and coffee bags—all designed to meet diverse brand visions and consumer preferences.
Quality & Speed: With the market moving quickly, we provide rapid concept-to-shelf execution while maintaining clean-label and wellness-oriented standards.

As we look ahead to Supply Side Global in Las Vegas (Oct. 27–30, 2025), we’ll continue sharing insights and research on the trends reshaping CPG, including:
The pursuit of longevity through products
Balancing convenience with function
The rise of gut health innovations
The expanding role of functional ingredients

We’d love to connect with you in person—visit Intelligent Blends at Booth #3581.
And let us know: what topics would you like us to explore in future posts?