With health and wellness as one of the biggest trends in the industry today, it's not surprising that consumers are looking for food and drink that can do more than just sate their appetites. Functional foods are growing at a 6.5% CAGR in the U.S., and ingredients that benefit health are increasingly in demand.
For this month's spotlight on functional ingredients, we explore the market and why it's been so successful.
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Why functional foods have a healthy prognosis
As consumers want their food to make them healthier, more products touting benefits appear on store shelves and analysts forecast a CAGR of 6.53% in the U.S. Read More >>
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Q&A: Ganeden CEO Michael Bush on where probiotics are headed — and the unexpected places they're found
The probiotics leader's executive talks about how the good-for-you bacteria is in all sorts of food and drink now — and why more targeted strains are likely on the horizon. Read More >>
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5 functional ingredients that bring a wealth of health benefits
Consumers increasingly are turning to items that not only help them stay healthy, but mitigate certain health conditions and ailments. Read More >>
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From cancer to Alzheimer's, health is on the menu for food manufacturers
As their core packaged food businesses struggle, Hormel, Nestle and others are turning to nutritional therapy and medical foods — a niche-yet-promising market that's worth an estimated $15 billion. Read More >>
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Are tiger nuts the next superfood?
The relatively unknown tuber could be the next hot ingredient in gluten-free baking and plant milk. Read More >>
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Study: Probiotics offer yet another potential benefit — weight loss
While results show that the good-for-you bacteria is associated with weight loss, manufacturers should tread carefully when citing these claims. Read More >>
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Kellogg's VC arm bets on mushroom protein company in $35M funding round
The investment comes as plant-based protein has emerged as a high-growth area in the food industry. Read More >>