All Functional food articles
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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
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Promotional VideosHow health trends are reshaping the dairy fixture
Health is driving growth across both dairy and plant-based, with protein, gut health and premium positioning leading the charge. In this video, we speak to market leaders Danone to learn how the category is evolving.
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NewsBio&Me co-founder calls for clearer criteria for gut health products
Speaking at The Grocer Health Summit on 15 September, Megan Rossi warned of the risks associated with the ‘fibremaxxing’ trend
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NewsTurmeric Co founder calls for Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register overhaul
Brands wishing to make health claims must ensure their product meets the specific usage conditions set out by the register
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NewsBiona taps functional beverages trend with trio of new launches
Nearly one in four new product launches across food and drink now contains a functional claim, Mintel’s Global New Products Database shows
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NewsHydration challenger Punchy lands investment from Belvoir Farm
The two businesses have worked together for over three years, with Belvoir acting as Punchy’s main co-packing partner
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Analysis & FeaturesThe UK food & drink brands looking to crack America
The US has a reputation as a graveyard for UK brands. What can we learn from the success stories?
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WhitepapersHow to cater to the new functional consumer
Functional food has gone mainstream. In this new report, we reveal new consumer insight, emerging trends and practical strategies to help retailers and suppliers unlock the functional health opportunity.
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NewsFeisty secures VC investment for expansion of protein soda brand
The London-based brand was founded in 2024 by mother-and-daughter team Vy Cutting, a former Louis Vuitton designer, and Dr Hong Huynh, a PhD scientist
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NewsBarilla swoops for high-protein US mac and cheese brand Goodles
Goodles produces ‘nutrient-packed’, high-protein boxed mac and cheese in ‘bold, adventurous flavours’ such as cacio e pepe and black truffle
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NewsHolland & Barrett joins Breakout Wellness UK to back challenger brands
H&B will offer 10 challenger brands advice and product development support through a new partnership with Breakout Wellness UK
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NewsTrip welcomes Kendall Jenner as ambassador and shareholder
Trip has partnered with reality TV star Kendall Jenner to dramatically increase the soft drink supplier’s reach in the US and around the world
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NewsFSA to recommend first CBD products are authorised for sale
Should ministers approve the proposals, the resultant authorisations would be a ‘regulatory first’ for Great Britain, the FSA said.
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NewsBol adds high-fibre duo to Power Soup lineup
The new duo joins Bol’s Power Soup lineup, which also contains ‘Immunity’ and ‘Protein’ soups
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Partner FeaturesHow ‘fibremaxxing’ is reshaping shopper nutrition
Discover how the latest nutrition trends are reshaping the fmcg market in both the US and the UK.
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Category ReportHow instant coffee is getting a posh makeover
Instant coffee is going posh. How is its premiumisation impacting the hot drinks category?
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NewsFunctional alcohol-free beer Collider lands in Morrisons
Collider is brewed with a blend of functional ingredients including lion’s mane mushroom and ashwagandha
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NewsRe:Nourish claims UK first with microwaveable bottled bone broth
Made with British chicken, it provides 20g of protein and 11g of collagen per 500g bottle, while containing 107 calories. The chilled bone broth can be microwaved in minutes and sipped on the go.