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Health-Ade, the leading organic kombucha brand in the US (according to SPINS data), has announced a strategic flavour extension to its portfolio with the launch of Ginger Lemon Berry.

Debuting on 15 January to coincide with "National Kombucha Day," the new limited-edition SKU represents a data-driven evolution of the brand's best-selling profiles. The launch aims to drive incremental growth by blending the category's most popular functional ingredient—ginger—with fruit-forward notes that have proven successful in recent innovation cycles.

Flavour Architecture and Formulation

The new variety is designed to elevate the classic ginger-lemon pairing, a staple of the kombucha category, by adding a "juicy berry twist." The formulation maintains Health-Ade's core product standards, crafted with real organic fruit juice, living probiotics, and organic acids to support gut health.

Sensory Profile:

• Base: Spicy ginger and zesty lemon.

• Top Note: A pop of ripe berry.

• Finish: Smooth and fruity, balancing the aromatic warmth of ginger.

Strategic Context: Flavour-First Innovation

Health-Ade's innovation strategy continues to be rooted in consumer insights that favour accessible, fruit-based profiles over medicinal or overly fermented tastes.

Sandra Heidrich, Vice President of Marketing at Health-Ade, explained the rationale behind the blend: "We have seen incredible enthusiasm for our recent fruit pairings including Berry Lemonade, Pomegranate Blueberry, and Guava Dragon Fruit. Ginger Lemon Berry felt like the perfect next evolution, blending flavours consumers already enjoy with a fresh seasonal innovation."

Commercial Availability

As part of the brand's rotating lineup of limited-edition flavours, Ginger Lemon Berry is available nationwide immediately while supplies last.

Retail Partners:

• Brick-and-Mortar: Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Target.

• Direct-to-Consumer: Available online at health-ade.com.