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US-based prebiotic soda brand Olipop has unveiled its latest product, a limited-edition Pineapple Paradise flavour, to coincide with the upcoming release of the movie SpongeBob SquarePants: Search For SquarePants.

FoodBev speaks to Emma Thackray, co-founder of Hip Hop, a kombucha brand known for probiotic-rich drinks that support gut health and natural wellbeing.

UK functional food and beverage brand Mud/Wtr has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Nourish, a vegan protein powder designed to support mental wellness.

Danone has acquired Belgian biotics firm The Akkermansia Company (TAC).

A new UK study explores how the physical structure of food plays a key role in how the human body digests it, highlighting opportunities for manufacturers to develop foods with less adverse health effects.

UK tempeh brand Better Nature has expanded its range with the addition of a Mediterranean Tempeh block, launching at Ocado.

Aldi has rolled out a new range of kombucha drinks under its private label, The Juice Company, as demand for gut-friendly beverages continues to grow.

Hip Pop has introduced a new, limited-edition Cherries & Berries soda in the UK for the summer season.

Researchers at RMIT University in Australia have unveiled a new study proposing a more nuanced classification of dietary fibres.