CEO Kirk Tanner said the Reese’s maker sees the segment as an important growth driver and “has an aspiration for how big we ...

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A new collection of studies in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the potential of functional foods, particularly flavonoids, in improving metabolic health through mechanisms involving gut microbiota.

Consumers are more health-focused than ever, but refuse to sacrifice sensory enjoyment. How is ‘pleasure with purpose’ ...

A landmark Frontiers review highlights how functional foods—rich in flavonoids, probiotics, and prebiotics—can aid in managing metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. The findings underscore ...

Functional food trends are driven by more than just taste: they’re driven by human need. With AI, the market can be analysed and the needs driving consumption understood. Most functional food trends ...

Functional beverages are among the fastest-growing functional food segments. This is partly due to their perceived benefits for overall health and chronic disease prevention. A functional beverage can ...

M&S ‘Brain Food’ range of fortified products launched in January. Credit: Marks and Spencer Do functional foods specifically targeted at brain or cognitive health deliver the benefits they claim and ...

The concept of functional foods has garnered significant attention as it bridges the gap between nutrition and health, offering benefits beyond basic dietary needs through the inclusion of bioactive ...

Functional beverages are evolving beyond hydration to address multiple health and lifestyle needs, including protein, gut ...