All Functional food articles – Page 3
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NewsNcuti Gatwa invests in functional hydration challenger Punchy
Sales of Punchy’s hydration range grew by 308% in 2025, according to the brand
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NewsNichols grows energy drinks focus with Vimto Tropical Cooler
Vimto Energy Tropical Cooler Zero has rolled into Spar stores in plain 500ml (rsp: £1.59) and price-marked pack (£1.19) cans
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NewsRubicon rebrands and adds cherry and tropical flavours
Refreshed packs have rolled out across the entire Rubicon portfolio
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NewsFunctional alcohol-free challenger Impossibrew seals retail debut with Ocado
Impossibrew’s beers contain a patent-pending ‘social blend’ of nootropics and adaptogens
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NewsMonster expands Juiced lineup with ‘Scandinavian inspired’ Viking Berry flavour
The NPD will be available in plain and price-marked single 500ml cans
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NewsBodie*z launches protein hydration powders aimed at GLP-1 users
The powders are designed to tap into ‘a growing shift away from heavy, dairy-based supplements’
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InterviewsAlex Brittain: Proper Snacks CEO betting big on fibremaxxing
Proper Snacks CEO Alex Brittain believes his brands have major advantages over rivals, and is using its uniquely creative set-up to help them make progress
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Comment & OpinionThe GLP-1 gamble: why supermarkets are selling less for more
In 2026, it’s not low-fat, plant-based, alcohol-free or calorie-counted eating that retailers are betting on – it’s weight-loss drugs
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NewsRheal Superfoods adds hydration sachets for ‘exhausted’ women
The launch would be supported by a campaign ‘built around real women who do it all – and deserve to refill their cup’ said Rheal
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NewsSkip debuts lion’s mane-infused drinks at Home Bargains
Skip is not the only CBD brand to diversify into broader functional soft drinks recent years
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NewsMoju unveils latest TV advert as sales soar
The new 30-second hero advert will run until the end of February
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NewsNolo debuts ‘UK first’ decaf cold brew coffee with prebiotic fibre
A proprietary prebiotic blend of Jerusalem artichoke and citrus fibre delivers 6.75g of plant-based fibre per can
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Analysis & FeaturesDrinkflation, craft beer crises and Diageo upheaval: The top drinks stories in 2025
It’s been a challenging 12 months in booze, but functional soft drinks are on the up. These are the big stories that got us talking in drinks this year.
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NewsCelsius reboots UK offer with four new flavoured energy drinks
Celsius’ drinks are distributed in the UK and Ireland through a tie-up with Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
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RankingsSoft drinks - carbonates & energy drinks 2025: Sales fizz for functional soda brands
Functional soft drinks have sparkled this year, as the rise of Trip and Goodrays illustrates
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NewsBoost launches zero-sugar electrolyte water range
Functional water is one of the fastest-growing segments in soft drinks, according to Circana data
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Category ReportElevating adult soft drinks: trends report 2025
Toasts were rarely made with healthy drinks – until now. Soft drinks brands are cashing in on Britain’s exodus from alcohol
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NewsUkrainian kombucha brand Spraga makes UK debut
The drinks are made using organic tea, organic cane sugar, and a living ‘scoby’ culture
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NewsBrewDog takes on Trip with functional alcohol-free beer brand Mello
BrewDog’s move into functional comes amid growing interest in the category from consumers and retailers
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WebinarsWATCH: Healthy eating forecast: the biggest trends for 2026
Find out what’s set to shape the year ahead as we discuss the healthy eating trends for 2026 with experts at Ocado, Mars, Pip & Nut and Vypr.