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Fruit-infused water is water that has been infused with fresh fruits, and sometimes is referred to as fruit fl avored water certified, vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO products. In addition, the company boasts its digital presence on the popular social media channels, where it directly establishes communication with its consumer to create awareness apropos of its portfolio. The food & beverages market is influenced by consumers demanding tasty food as well as beverages. Innovations in the food & beverages industry have led to the development of products that are healthy as well as tasty, and one such example is fruit-infused water. new flavors - Lemon, Lemon Lime, and Zesty Lemon - to its portfolio of Poland Spring Sparkling range. The regional players; however, hold ~20-35% of the market share, which include - • Hint Inc. • Core Nutrition, LLC • JUST Goods, Inc. • Eslena LLC • Propel Water The focus of regional players is more intense at the production-side and develops products by prioritizing the evolving preferences of consumers. For instance, Hint Inc. invests in the development of fruit-infused kosher Drink Asia 23 Fruit-infused water is water that has been infused with fresh fruits, and sometimes is referred to as fruit flavored water. As it is made by infusing flavor, rather than juicing or blending, this water contains fewer calories. This makes it a popular drink for detox regimes. Fruit-infused water is often recommended for weight loss and acts as a replacement for high sugar drinks such as sugary soda and fruit juices. Fruit-infused water contains significant amount of antioxidants, which are beneficial to September-October 2019 the human body. Organic fruits are mostly preferred by manufacturers of fruit- infused water owing to their antioxidant properties. Fruit- infused water also comes in combinations of various flavors and ingredients, which ensure novelty in the taste and nutritional profile of flavored water. Functional Properties of Fruit-infused Water Making It a Favorable Choice Fruit-infused water is often made by infusing flavors and colors of organic fruits in water, making it a completely organic product. Fruit-infused water does not contain any genetically- modified ingredients. It is also free from lactose, which makes it a favorable drink for lactose-intolerant population. Thus, fruit-infused water is a non-GMO and lactose-free product ideal for health- conscious consumers. These functional properties of fruit- infused water are expected to boost the growth of the market. Refreshing Taste of Fruit-infused Water Encourages Consumers to Drink More Water Fruit-infused water has a different taste than normal drinking water. The taste of infused fruit gives a unique characteristic and refreshing taste to the water. Dietitians consider infused water very healthy, as its unique taste encourages consumers to drink more water. Water is the most important element when it comes to weight loss. The diverse flavors of infused