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Functional beverage brand Trip has reached a $300 million valuation after securing $40 million in new funding from a roster of celebrity investors and growth-stage capital partners.

Lactalis USA is expanding its functional dairy portfolio with the launch of :Ratio Pro-Fibre, a new snack for the yogurt aisle formulated to meet consumer demand for protein, fibre and GLP-1 users.

Ivanka Skrypnichenko, Tetra Pak’s global category manager, explains why there has never been a better time to invest in nutritional and functional beverages.

Nestlé Health Science has announced a new partnership with Australia Catholic University to accelerate start-up innovation through its incubator programme in women’s health, longevity and weight management.

Sports nutrition brand Warrior has expanded its Raw range with two new indulgent flapjack flavours: Strawberry Cheesecake and Cherry Bakewell.

Cob, a startup aiming to redefine the popcorn category, has debuted its first product line, a corn-free, gluten-free alternative made from sorghum, an ancient grain known for its sustainability and nutritional profile.

Chicago-based Jimmybar Functional Protein has unveiled what it calls the 'first real food creatine protein bar' – combining performance nutrition with clean ingredients and a consumer-friendly flavour.

British functional drinks brand The Turmeric Co has launched what it claims is a first-of-its-kind innovation: a raw turmeric shot containing VeCollal, a plant-based collagen alternative ingredient.

Antoine Hours, general manager at Yoplait UK, shares how fortified dairy products support healthy growth and development in children and explains Yoplait’s ethos of starting nutrition early.

Linear Bar, a 100% organic protein bar made with real chocolate, caramel and nougat, has launched across the US, offering a functional snack that tastes like a candy bar with the nutritional profile of a super food.

Soul Kitchen has unveiled a new line of single-serve, clean label soups designed specifically for modern workplaces, micro-markets and travel.

Mission Foods, a player in the global tortilla market, has launched its latest innovation: the Mission Zero Net Carbs Spinach Tortillas.