Fiber, probiotics boost functional beverage category

Many factors can impact a person’s gut health, including genetics, medications and diet. As more consumers increasingly become aware of the effects of what they put into their body, they are [...]

Trending functional ingredients for gut health beverages

According to Innova Market Insights, 19 percent of all functional drinks launched in 2017 had a digestive/gut health claim. That percentage is expected to increase over the next several years, [...]

Fiber, probiotics add functional benefits to beverages

The Netherlands-based Innova Market Insights reports that 19 percent of functional drinks launched in 2017 had a digestive/gut health claim. “This is a statistic we expect to grow,” says Ilana [...]

Fiber on the (Fore)Front of Packages

According to recent data from UCSF, Americans are averaging a daily intake of 15g of fiber, though the recommendation is between 25-30 grams. While this nutrient has many benefits, including [...]

What’s hot in functional beverages? Omega-3s, prebiotics and probiotics

Interest in probiotics is skyrocketing and the friendly bugs are increasingly turning up in functional beverages. But what are the challenges of this delivery system and what are the solutions? [...]

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