Know where toactivate now and next within the category and
how to win the hearts and minds of consumers
These insights draw on Black Swan Data’s social prediction technology to surface detailed opportunity
areas (Trend Territories) in the US non-alcoholic beverages category, based on using AI to analyze
millions of consumer conversations.
Use these insights to:
• Discover and prioritize high-potential market opportunities, with 5 key 'Trend Territories' poised
for consumer growth and innovation spotlighted. Use metrics to determine which opportunities to
act on NOW (within 12 months) and which to prepare for NEXT (1-3 years).
• Accelerate and refine the innovation process by leveraging unpromoted social media data as an
additional lens, alongside an understanding of consumer needs and the existing innovation
landscape.
• Support ideation and understand ways to win in the market, with granular detail on the
associated factors (themes/benefits/ingredients/products) that drive opportunity areas and offer
clear activation points, as well as AI created concepts to inspire innovation and creativity.
Opportunities in the US non-alcoholic
beverages category
Black Swan Data's top 5 Trend Territories for success in US non-
alcoholic beverages:
1. Gut Health Maxxing
2. Energy With Stamina
3. Drink > Food
4. Feel Good Treats
5. Clean, Lean Labels
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US non-alcoholic beveragesdataset
Timeframe: 1st September 2023 – 1st September 2025
The dataset consists of
31,301,097 consumer
conversations.
We use a clustering model to
objectively ladder up trends
from their most granular level
into naturally surfacing Trend
Territories defined by
unprompted consumer
conversations.
By analyzing only high volume
or growing trends, and
prioritizing them by their future
growth potential, we focus on
topics which should be acted on
today or planned against for
future innovation.
Includes: Cocoa Drinks, Coffee, Concentrated Drinks, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Dairy Alternatives, Drink
Enhancers, Energy & Sport Drinks, Fermented Drinks, Flavored Drinks, Functional Drinks, Juices, Milk
Based Drinks, Protein Shakes, Smoothies, Tea, Water
Source: Black Swan Data
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Gut health diversifies:fermented staples,
prebiotic sodas and daily tonics turn
digestion into a lifestyle choice
Gut health has become a lifestyle priority that spans indulgent
sodas, fermented classics and functional tonics that fit into daily
rituals.
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