All Functional food articles
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NewsCoca-Cola eyes UK launch for ‘healthy’ Cappy Lemonade
In the US, Cappy juices are sold under the Minute Maid brand
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NewsGoodrays channels ‘power of calm’ in brand refresh
The rebrand took inspiration from health-tech, cosmetics and premium alcohol, Goodrays said
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NewsMonster adds grapefruit flavour to Ultra zero sugar range
The NPD will be available in plain and pricemarked single 500ml cans, as well as four-can multipacks
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NewsPrime Time extends into alcohol-free with magnesium infused brew
The functional brew is also vegan-friendly and gluten-free
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Protein & Functional Foods
Protein and functional foods suppliers are broadening out their offer as consumers’ focus on health & wellness leads them increasingly to the sector.
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s the story behind Pepsi’s prebiotic cola push?
Pepsi’s functional turn is in line with wider soft drinks trends, but the functional cola risks alienating brand loyaltists
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NewsElla Eyre invests in CBD drinks brand Intune
Eyre has also played an active role in a packaging refresh for the brand
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Comment & OpinionHealth is wealth: have gut-friendly brands and functional foods finally gone mainstream?
With 700 challenger brands competing for attention, those offering functional benefits – particularly gut health – dominated the event as entrepreneurs raced to catch the eye of supermarket buyers and investors
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Analysis & FeaturesMatcha mania: how big can the trend get?
Once the preserve of samurai rituals, vivid green tea matcha is being hailed as the ‘new coffee’. But as demand soars global supply is struggling to keep up
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NewsTrip stumbles over unauthorised health and nutrition claims
The breaches related predominantly to third-party studies reproduced on Trip’s website
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NewsTrip Mindful Blend range ‘outselling’ CBD drinks
Mindful Blend would account for two-thirds of all Trip sales globally in 2025, the supplier predicted
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NewsXoxo Soda quells name change fears after EU trademark ruling
The brand has seen an attempt to register its trademark in the EU rejected
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NewsCBD brand Goodrays closes £5m fundraise to fuel future growth
Funds would be used to launch new products, ramp up marketing investment and support retail listings, Goodrays said
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Comment & OpinionAs ’brain rot’ rises, food & drink can offer calm and clarity
‘Brain rot’ was named the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year in 2024, highlighting the mental and intellectual decline caused by overconsuming digital content, says Jonny Forsyth, senior director of Mintel Food & Drink Research
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NewsOlipop hints at UK launch with trademark move
Olipop has grown exponentially amid rising interest in healthier soft drinks
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Comment & OpinionThe new CBD ‘sweet spot’ guidance is welcome, but overdue
Brands can now proceed with confidence and clarity, having been given the clearest indication yet that 10mg is the sweet spot
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Comment & OpinionHow to make the functional drinks flywheel spin faster
Functional needs to be more than interesting – it needs to be designed for mass-market, says Al Duffield, founder of Vital Drinks
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WebinarsWATCH: What’s the next big opportunity in protein?
Protein is one of grocery’s big success stories, but the landscape is shifting rapidly. What will it take for retailers and brands to stand out from the crowd? In this exclusive webinar, experts revealed how to unlock the next phase of growth.
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Comment & OpinionIs the ‘disruptive’ Punishment Juice too edgy for M&S?
M&S is obviously confident Punishment Juice’s negative-sounding name won’t hamper sales