Fermented foods boost gut microbiome diversity and reduce inflammation, study finds
A diet rich in fermented foods can increase the diversity of gut microbes and decrease molecular signs of inflammation, according to a new study led by researchers at the Stanford…
NatureBox partners with snack brands for “curated wellness” offerings
US-based wellness snack brand and subscription box service NatureBox has unveiled its NatureBox Partner Market. This is an online curated line-up of wellness snacks and beverages positioned to offer more…
Vitamins and minerals: Blurring lines between supplements and functional F&B
The pandemic has driven vitamins and minerals to the top of consumers’ minds, with new delivery formats proliferating. As pill fatigue sweeps the nutraceutical sector, innovative delivery formats are piquing…
Eat Beyond CEO flags hemp and adaptogens’ potential for functional beverages
Mindful consumption has led to “tremendous” opportunity within functional beverages for the health and wellness category. This is according to Patrick Morris, CEO of Eat Beyond Global, who speaks with…
Nuun acquisition “fits the bill” for Nestlé Health Science’s functional hydration market entry
Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has agreed to acquire Nuun, a functional hydration brand in the sports beverage market. Nuun’s portfolio consists of a range of low-sugar, electrolyte effervescent tablets and…
PepsiCo debuts Soulboost sparkling functional waters for mental stamina and relaxation
PepsiCo is launching Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage range with a “splash of real juice and functional ingredients.” The line offers two varieties, each in two flavors with 10 to…
Marrying chocolate and wellness: The Functional Chocolate Company debuts range targeting women’s health
The Functional Chocolate Company is marrying health benefits with indulgence in its first range of chocolates. The US-based newcomer says its four offerings address the most-cited conditions that impact women:…
Hibiscus: the latest superfood powder from Aduna
Lauded by the brand as 2021’s ‘vibrant new superfood’ and a UK first, Hibiscus Superfood Powder is the newest addition to Aduna’s stable of functional foods. The ancient botanical is…
In the Drink: Why Healthy, Functional Beverages are Liquid Gold
It might have started with kombucha, but a few years since the probiotic-filled drink craze first hit, the genuinely-good-for-you functional beverage market has come a long way. It’s probably not…
Arla Foods Ingredients tips high-protein iced tea as next big beverage trend
Arla Foods Ingredients has identified high-protein iced tea as the next big trend in beverages. Demand for functional / fortified beverages is increasing rapidly. In the US alone, where sales…