All Functional food articles – Page 3
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Category ReportCan dairy drinks still hit the sweet spot after the sugar tax?
Things seem pretty sweet in dairy drinks. But they are about to be hit by a regulatory change that could leave a sour taste in the mouths of many. How are brands preparing?
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Category ReportHow can ice cream keep its cool whatever the weather?
As summers get hotter, what are retailers and suppliers doing to broaden ice cream’s appeal?
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Category ReportHow cottage cheese is inspiring British suppliers
Who’s most likely to grab a big wedge of British cheese sales in the coming year? And how?
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NewsRustlers lures younger shoppers with ‘protein packed’ chicken muffin
Protein Chicken Muffin contains 18g of protein and 282 calories per 154g serving
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NewsRed Bull off-trade sales break £1bn milestone
The milestone caps a period of sustained growth for Red Bull, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year
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Partner FeaturesFunctional focus: reaching the new functional food shopper
With functional food now mainstream in Britain, this fast-growing category represents a huge opportunity for retailers and suppliers to create healthy profits.
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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 VideosKey trends driving dairy growth in 2026
Dairy is entering a new phase of growth as shopper needs and occasions evolve. So where are the biggest opportunities for the category?
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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