Functional foods are rich in nutrients and compounds that offer powerful health benefits and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Research shows functional foods can benefit your immune system, ...

Discover the key consumer trends driving the functional food megatrend, from natural GLP‑1 alternatives and performance ...

In the past decade, food and dietary-supplement manufacturers have created a new niche industry—one in which their goods do more than provide nutrition or gustatory pleasure. Designed to promote ...

Athletes are a sophisticated bunch when it comes to their understanding of healthy eating and fueling their bodies. As a result, they want foods that are nutritious and, more importantly, functional.

Expert Report Provides Guidelines on Using Food for Health maintenance and Disease Treatment For purposes of the Expert Report, Functional Foods: Opportunities and Challenges, functional foods is ...

KANSAS CITY — Mainstream brands are catering to consumer desire for functional benefits in food and beverages. Shoppers are seeking snacks or drinks that promote digestion, heart health, brain ...

Discover why global giants like PepsiCo, Coca‑Cola and Nestlé are pouring billions into gut health, brain-boosting foods and ...

Rising disposable income, health awareness and an ageing population have set the scene for a functional food boom. The last few years have seen a steady stream of new products onto the market, but not ...

CHICAGO — The embrace of “food as medicine” is growing, with marketers exploring the use of health claims and “functional suggestions” that speak to consumers who are pursuing holistic health. For ...

Discover how plant sterols, probiotics, lactoferrin, collagen and fiber are reshaping the booming functional dairy market and powering gut‑health innovation.

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 ...