This week I sit down with Emra Nation from Oregon Fruit to talk all things beverage. We dive into the massive shift away from alcohol, the rise of mocktails, dirty sodas, boba, and why Gen Z is driving this movement. Emra’s insights into menu trends, functional ingredients, and her favorite new drinks make this one of the most fun and eye-opening convos I’ve had. If you’re in foodservice and not thinking about your drink menu—this episode’s your wake-up call.

Guest: Emra Nation

Company: Oregon Fruit Products

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emranation/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:56 The Beverage Boom

04:45 Changing Attitudes Towards Alcohol

10:03 The Rise of Mocktails

11:34 Complexity in Beverages

14:20 Hot Beverage Trends

17:28 The Dirty Soda Phenomenon

20:37 Boba and Textured Drinks

27:19 Oregon Fruit's New Launch

31:00 Future Beverage Trends

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