How lifestyle-led innovation is reshaping food and beverage experiences in 2026

The trend & inspiration The boundary between yogurt and desserts continues to blur as yogurt brands explore novel indulgent features. During times of stress, consumers demand comfort food. Indulgent yet simple and familiar yogurt and desserts are sure to be popular (Mintel 2022). Classic stirred yogurt served with Chunky Mango Fruit Prep makes an essential treat anytime of the day! Fruit preps and jams are your easy way to customize your consumer experience with a fresh, healthy and tasty solutions. We create a base recipe in which you can easily customize the fruit selection. Create your unique experience. Everything from the vibrant orangey yellow and transparent appearance, and desired consistency to chunky mango fruit dices for an extra bite have been thought through for a unique and experiential tasting moment. Azelis solution The main challenge in formulating this recipe is to ensure the right mouthfeel and fruit flavor release, while ensuring the compatibility of the fruit prepare with the yogurt recipe for a stable system. Our team formulated with a special culture and stabilizing system to create smooth textured yogurt and excellent stability and mouthfeel. To enhance the fruity flavors, we added a blend of lactic, citric and malic acids to control pH. The result? The sweet and tangy mango flavor boosted with fruity mango bits for added sensation! 🥭To download the full formulation guide, sign in to your Azelis customer portal account.

Azelis’ solutions  This Coconut Milk Drink perfectly combines the creamy richness of coconut milk with the natural hydration of coconut water, offering a smooth and refreshing taste inspired by tropical flavors. Enhanced with carefully chosen stabilizers, it maintains a consistent texture, prevents separation, and ensures an even distribution of ingredients, resulting in a high-quality drinking experience. Designed for stability, this formulation provides a reliable, shelf-stable beverage with a velvety mouthfeel and well-suspended nutrients, making it an ideal choice for consumers seeking indulgence and refreshment. Formulating dairy alternatives and other beverages can be challenging, and that is why Azelis is here to support you. Unlock the full formulation by signing in or registering to Azelis' customer portal today! 

Azelis’ solutions  Developing a reduced-sugar milk tea that maintains the authentic taste and richness of traditional versions presents unique challenges, especially regarding flavor, mouthfeel, and sweetness balance. Reducing the sugar content can affect the depth and fullness of the milk tea, potentially resulting in a lackluster flavor and a thinner texture that may not satisfy consumers.  We are introducing a ready-to-drink, shelf-stable reduced-sugar milk tea that is healthier yet still delivers an authentic and satisfying taste and mouthfeel. To achieve the perfect balance of flavor and texture, we incorporate black tea and cooked milk flavor, which enrich the base flavor of the milk tea. Additionally, we include PuraQ® Arome NA4, a natural flavoring that enhances the rich, brown notes typical of milk tea. These ingredients work together to enhance the overall flavor profile without raising sugar levels, effectively addressing the issue of flavor depth.  Furthermore, PuraQ® Arome NA4 contributes to the mouthfeel, providing a fuller, creamier texture that counteracts the thinness often found in reduced-sugar formulations. To ensure product stability and maintain even suspension of the ingredients, we add a specialty high acyl gellan gum, KELCOGEL® HM-B, which is optimal for neutral-pH dairy beverages and compatible with industry UHT processing.