All Functional food articles
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NewsMission closes six-figure raise to back rapid growth
The business plans to put the latest funding into scaling customer acquisition and expanding product development, including growing its range of functional powdered superblend drinks, including recently launched Matcha Superblend and Sleep Superblend
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NewsLiving Things lands investment from European spring water supplier Spadel Group
Neither party disclosed the amount invested by Spadel Group, or the size of its ticket
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Category ReportRaising the bar: trends in snack bars 2026
Snack bars are pushing boundaries in ingredients and capitalising on demand for functionality. Who’s at the top of the pile?
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NewsPukka brews up new blends to tap functional drinks trend
The duo would ‘meet fast‑rising consumer needs’, according to Pukka Herbs supplier Lipton Teas & Infusions UK & Ireland
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NewsWindmill Organics adds non-HFSS protein puffs and kombucha
‘Protein and functional drinks remain two of the most dynamic areas in grocery,’ said Windmill Organics
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NewsBoost founder Simon Gray launches budget-friendly functional soft drink
Cans in Apple & Elderflower, Black Cherry and Mango & Passionfruit will roll out from 30 March
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NewsFunctional soft drinks outshone low & no-alcohol in Dry January, data shows
Across cola, flavoured carbonates, lemonade, sports and energy, functional variants grew by 28.5% to £11.3m in January,
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NewsPlenish rolls out ingredient-led rebrand and ‘biggest ever’ campaign
It comes with Plenish having outpaced broader category growth in juice shots
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Petcare
The UK petcare category has returned to growth in 2025 with a 1% increase, driven by premiumisation as shoppers prioritise quality nutrition and natural ingredients despite economic pressures.
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NewsPowerade eyes ‘Plus’ functional line extension
It is unclear which added functional benefits Powerade would seek to add under a ‘Powerade Plus’ line extension
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NewsApplied Nutrition to open Knowsley distribution centre and HQ
The centre will support accelerating demand for Applied Nutrition’s products
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NewsPoppi ditches prebiotic claim for UK soda launch
Poppi’s sodas contain 3g of fibre per can, well below the 12g specified in the specific authorised claim on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register
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NewsHunter & Gather appoints director of functional nutrition
The new hire will support Hunter & Gather’s nutritional strategy across NPD and community engagement
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Comment & OpinionFibre is in vogue, but testing for it is notoriously tricky
As we attempt to get more fibre into diets, and growing numbers of fibre-related claims start to appear on-pack, it is likely the scientific testing for fibre will become a focus, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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NewsGut health soda brand Poppi to make UK debut
The sodas are low in sugar and calories, made with real fruit juice and contain added prebiotics
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Category ReportThe new demon drink? Trends in juices & smoothies 2026
Fruit juice makers are mad as hell about the proposed new nutrient profiling model, which would classify their products as HFSS
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NewsDanone sales grow as consumers focus on nutrition
Danone’s sales grew ahead of expectations in 2025, up 4.5% as consumers turned to high-protein and functional dairy products for nutrition
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NewsBeet It beats sales watermark on back of wellness boom
Beet it had now grown sales by 58% in the space of two years, the James White Drinks-owned brand said
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NewsRed Bull adds Cherry Sakura flavour under Spring Edition sub-range
Spring Edition Cherry Sakura offers ‘floral and fruity notes’
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Analysis & FeaturesCan food brands crack the longevity market?
Scientific breakthroughs mean brands have a real opportunity to create products designed to delay the ageing process