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Vievé expands beyond hydration with launch of high-protein, high-fibre snack bars
Functional hydration brand Vievé has entered the healthy snacking market with the launch of a new range of high-protein, low-sugar bars, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio.
Nutri-Grain expands portfolio with high-fibre, whole-grain Crunchy bar
Nutri-Grain Crunchy is formulated with oats, barley, buckwheat, rye and quinoa, delivering at least 23g of whole grains per bar and a 'good source of fibre'.
Om Mushrooms secures $6.5m to fuel functional mushroom expansion
Om Mushrooms, a US-based functional mushroom company, has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from JPalmer Collective.
BodyArmor targets functional hydration market with zero-sugar, caffeinated launch
The latest release contains 95mg of caffeine, 2,290mg of electrolytes – more than traditional sports drinks – and zero sugar.
Freja launches new bone broth range for cooking
Freja, a player in the UK bone broth market, has unveiled a new Cooking Bone Broth range, designed specifically for culinary applications.
Are functional mushroom drinks the next big health trend?
Once confined to niche wellness routines and traditional medicine, functional mushroom drinks are rapidly gaining ground in the global beverage market.
Author and podcaster Mel Robbins unveils new Pure Genius protein shot
Author and podcaster Mel Robbins has become the co-founder of a new brand, Pure Genius Protein, launching in the US with its first product: a protein shot designed for busy consumers.
Nestlé recalls infant formula batches across Europe over potential toxin contamination
Nestlé has recalled batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, across Europe and several other markets due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.
Co-op launches GLP-1 friendly ready meal range in UK
Co-op has announced the launch of its own-brand range of GLP-1 friendly ready meals as part of a new health initiative dubbed 'Good Fuel'.
GLP-1 drugs begin to reshape food demand, forcing F&B firms to rethink the basket
As appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications gain traction, new research from Cornell University suggests measurable shifts in food purchasing are emerging.
Laird Superfood expands hydration line with new Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavours
Functional food and beverage brand Laird Superfood has expanded its Hydrate line with two new flavours, Wild Berry and Tropical Punch.
What wellness looks (and tastes) like in functional foods and beverages
Jennifer Zhou, global senior director product marketing, flavours & citrus at ADM, explores how sensorial signals are shaping modern wellness products, and why the future of functional innovation lies at the intersection of science, emotion and design.
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