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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

SPRINGDALE, ARK. — Tyson Foods, Inc. is launching Pact, a new brand “created to help people harness the natural benefits of food,” the company said. The brand is debuting with Pact Snack Bites, a line ...

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 ...

Functional food brands face a range of challenges, from taste to health claims, in order to get their products to appeal to consumers, and educate them about product potential. Functional foods – ...

Why eating a high-fiber protein bar isn’t exactly the same as eating fiber in an apple.

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 ...