All Functional food articles
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Comment & OpinionIs tea about to have its RTD moment?
RTD tea looks set to overtake bagged tea formats in the next five years, but brands will need to work hard to win over Gen Z, says Heng Hong Tan, associate principal at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsLion’s Brain launches ‘category-first’ lion’s mane and zinc crisps
The crisps are produced by British manufacturer Savoursmiths
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WhitepapersHow shoppers will be eating, spending and buying in 2027
Get the facts behind the fmcg hype as real-life shoppers reveal which food trends really shape their shop.
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NewsGoodrays continues diversification drive with alcohol-free beer launch
The new brews contain magnesium, lemon balm and vitamin D, but no CBD
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NewsWeight-loss drugs to fuel rise of smaller plates in 2027, says Bidfood
The foodservice wholesaler has predicted ‘Mini & Mighty’ dishes will drive growth for operators, such as right-sized bowls, sliders, snack pots, mini desserts and grazing plates
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NewsWaitrose changes ‘Good Health’ label criteria to focus on nutrition and transparency
Alongside a new ‘Good Health’ logo, the retailer said it was shifting from traditional low-calorie and low-fat metrics to include better ingredient and nutrition criteria and transparency
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NewsUFC star Paddy ‘The Baddy’ takes stake in Roley’s health beer
Better-for-you lager brand Roley’s has signed an equity deal with UFC fighter Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett to market the health-focused brand
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NewsGLP-1s drive rebound in snacking category M&A, analysis finds
The popularisation of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has driven a rebound in M&A in snacking companies around the world, according to analysis by investment bank Houlihan Lokey
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Comment & OpinionHow health ingredients are moving into the mainstream
As food differentiation shifts from reformulation to functional ingredients, a wave of consolidation is following close behind, says Tom Cunningham, director of M&A at Lincoln International
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Category ReportHow liquid milk is working to be more innovative
Higher average prices have buoyed liquid milk’s balance sheet. However, demand hasn’t kept pace.
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Category ReportIt’s all Greek: the natural yoghurt that’s booming
Whether it’s whipped into marinades, frozen into ‘bark’ or eaten by gym-goers as an alternative to ultra-processed protein snacks, yoghurt is having a moment
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Category ReportCan dairy drinks still hit the sweet spot after the sugar tax?
Things seem pretty sweet in dairy drinks. But they are about to be hit by a regulatory change that could leave a sour taste in the mouths of many. How are brands preparing?
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Category ReportHow can ice cream keep its cool whatever the weather?
As summers get hotter, what are retailers and suppliers doing to broaden ice cream’s appeal?
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Category ReportHow cottage cheese is inspiring British suppliers
Who’s most likely to grab a big wedge of British cheese sales in the coming year? And how?
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NewsRustlers lures younger shoppers with ‘protein packed’ chicken muffin
Protein Chicken Muffin contains 18g of protein and 282 calories per 154g serving
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NewsRed Bull off-trade sales break £1bn milestone
The milestone caps a period of sustained growth for Red Bull, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year
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Partner FeaturesFunctional focus: reaching the new functional food shopper
With functional food now mainstream in Britain, this fast-growing category represents a huge opportunity for retailers and suppliers to create healthy profits.
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InterviewsMegan Rossi and Jon Walsh: grocery’s odd couple on never selling out
Jon Walsh and Megan Rossi were told gut health was ‘too sciencey’ for the mass market. Today Bio&Me is in 50,000 stores and has global ambitions
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NewsSoul Kitchen aims to reinvent instant soup after Dragons’ Den appearance
Bella Acland accepted an offer of £40k in return for a 15% stake in the challenger brand from guest dragon Susie Ma
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NewsStartup developing clean alternative to fats and emulsifiers raises £7.5m
MicroLub has combined specific proteins and a water base to mimic the effect of fat-based lubrication within food