All Functional food articles
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Comment & OpinionKids’ vitamins are failing the children they’re meant to help
Many kids’ vitamins fall short on vitamin D and are high in sugar. That has to change, says Sunna van Kampen, founder of Tonic
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Comment & OpinionHealth, cacao and high-end vits – what the wellness crowd really want
Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place wellness festival offered a glimpse into what the wellness crowd want: health, indulgence and sustainable products with ‘clean’ ingredient lists
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Comment & OpinionTurning today’s bean boom into long-term category growth
The consumer demand for beans is already there – the question is how will industry respond, asks Ben Freedman, campaign lead for Bang In Some Beans at the Food Foundation
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Hot Drinks & Cold Brew: 29 August
Historically, java junkies looked down their noses at instant coffee drinkers – but the sector is getting a glow-up
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NewsVimto owner Nichols teams up with Myprotein on clear protein water duo
Nichols will roll out Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Water in Vimto and Raspberry Lemon flavours in September
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NewsBenefit Juice relaunches with added fibre and vitamin D
The new range has launched online and will be rolling into Waitrose from this month
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NewsCawston Press extends into juice shots with ambient duo
The shots are made with 20% organic pressed Peruvian ginger juice, alongside real fruit and vegetables
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Category ReportConfectionery trends 2026: Why sweets are getting a better-for-you rebrand
How are confectioners responding to HFSS rules? And which trends are driving change in sweets?
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NewsReformed closes £17m Series A round
Reformed combines arabica coffee or ceremonial matcha with collagen or creatine and 21 vitamins and minerals
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NewsUK facing ‘hydration confusion’ amid lack of awareness and promotion of healthier drink choices
More than one in six 25 to 34-year-olds believe energy drinks are a healthy choice, according to the survey
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Dylan Batizovszky, buying manager, The Turmeric Co
‘I think the biggest misconception is that it is boring and repetitive – the reality is every day is a chance to learn new things and get involved’
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: SME brand of the year
Bio&Me brings gut health into the mainstream
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: Exporter of the year
Breaking America is never easy, but Trip has achieved just that by “taking the Yanks on at their own game with a wellbeing brand in a busy marketplace”, our judges said.
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NewsChanelle McCoy Health claims CBD ‘world first’ approval for Pureis oral supplement
The supplier’s Pureis Ultra Pure CBD has received regulatory approval from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and confirmation from European regulators that it is safe as a food supplement under EU novel food guidelines.
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Asda cuts, Morrisons u-turn & regen crossroads
As we recovered from the heatwave, the pressure was still on at Asda, Morrisons and Co-op, while regenerative agriculture was facing a credibility test
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NewsNearly one in four food and drink launches now carry functional health claims
Energy, muscle and weight management, immune, digestive and bone health were the most common claims referenced in NPD launches
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NewsEU approves pioneering food additive for tackling obesity
Now it is approved in the EU, the scientists behind the ingredient expect the UK regulator to quickly follow suit
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NewsJuice Burst in £1m rebrand and functional hydration NPD
The new look for Juice Burst will be backed by new campaign, ‘It’s not that deep’
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Comment & OpinionHow social media is helping pickle juice mania go mainstream
Pickle products are in high demand, with the first pickle juice drink set to hit UK supermarket shelves next month
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NewsPickle juice trend hits retail as The Pickle House lands Waitrose listing
Demand for pickle juice is being driven by social media, celebrities and athletes