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The energy drinks industry was valued at over $75bn in 2025, highlighting demand for products that promise to perk up today’s busier-than-ever consumers. But with the growth of the functional F&B industry, innovative new delivery formats for that much-desired buzz are emerging beyond the beverage can.

US plant-based nutrition brand Aloha has added a limited-edition Cookies and Creme protein bar to its portfolio.

US-based frozen novelties brand Chipwich has announced two new flavour additions to its Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich range: Vanilla Chocolate Almond and Brown Butter Pecan.

Nestlé’s Polo mint brand has added two new flavour varieties to its sugar-free line-up: Extra Strong Mint, and Berry Mint.

Swedish oat milk brand Oatly has expanded its Barista Edition range with the launch of three new flavours: coconut, vanilla and caramel.

With the clock ticking down to the final World Food Innovation Awards 2026 deadline this Friday 20 February, FoodBev is excited to reveal the star-studded judging panel for this year’s awards.

brand’s functional wellness portfolio with the launch of Purely Glow Salted Vanilla Pistachio Granola.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved uses of spirulina extract, allowing it as a colour additive in all foods.

M2 Ingredients, one of the largest vertically integrated functional mushroom grower and ingredient suppliers globally, has announced the launch of the M2 Center of Innovation.

2nd Nature, the developer of the AgWaste Portal intelligent upcycling platform, has announced the launch of its first portfolio of AI-discovered functional ingredients.

Behind the scenes, a growing network of food innovation centres is quietly transforming the sector, providing the technical capabilities, collaborative ecosystems and strategic support that manufacturers increasingly depend on.

Emsland Group has announced the launch of Emjel LC 15, a new functional starch solution aiming to transform the production of vegan and vegetarian confectionery.