All Functional food articles
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NewsSlimFast in £5m push into functional nutrition
New lines will land in retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Amazon and Home Bargains this month
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Comment & OpinionThe Turmeric Co ASA ruling illustrates the tightrope health brands must walk
The ruling feels harsh, but reflects strict marketing rules governing the advertising of food supplements
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WhitepapersHow GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the grocery basket
By 2030, one in three grocery checkouts will come from a GLP-1 household. And they’re not just eating less. They’re switching brands, buying smaller packs and reshaping the entire basket. Based on research with 9,417 UK consumers, we reveal what it means for your category.
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NewsThe Turmeric Co censured over republished third-party health claims
The brand accepted it was in breach of the CAP Code and said it had removed all testimonials of that referred to health conditions from its website
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NewsMonster adds blueberry-flavoured Nitro Blue Flash to Additions lineup
The NPD combined ‘the powerful Monster Energy blend with a light blueberry flavour’ according to Monster
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Protein & Functional Foods
Protein is everywhere, but the era of slapping a claim on pack and watching sales climb is over. Shifting consumer attitudes and GLP-1 medications are raising the stakes for brands.
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NewsHealth trends and heatwaves drive coconut water sales boom
There had been a ‘consumer groundswell around functional hydration’, according to Rebel Kitchen
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NewsPeriod nutrition bar secures Holland & Barrett listing
Fem’s three-strong period nutrition range has secured distribution in 450 Holland & Barrett stores
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WhitepapersHow will smaller appetites shape UK food and drink?
Food and drink is changing fast as more consumers harness GLP-1 drugs to shrink portion sizes – but it’s not the only emerging trend in the market. Download this data-rich report to discover what’s new and next.
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NewsKallø launches Popped Corn Cakes to tap clean label snacking trend
The range will launch in Waitrose this month and Tesco from August
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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