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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consumers are looking to improve their physical and emotional health through what they eat and drink, driving demand for ...

Consumers are prioritizing wellness through everyday foods and drinks – ADM’s latest insights show how sensory cues like flavor and color are shaping the next wave of functional innovation Flavor and ...

Functional food: the saviour of a stagnating food industry or unfounded hype? Dynamic as it is, the new wonderfoods remain a small niche market. The potential for growth is said to be huge, but a ...

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Consumer interest in functional foods is soaring, according to data provider Tastewise, but not always for the reasons you assume. What would you do if you saw a sharp, sudden spike in demand among ...

AUSTIN, Texas and TOKYO, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to DataM Intelligence, the Functional Food & Beverage Market Size reached USD 364.98 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD ...