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 ...

CERRITOS, CALIF. — Functional food ingredients that support better sleep, reduced stress and improved focus are in demand and driving product innovation, according to a new report from T. Hasegawa.

Do functional foods specifically targeted at brain or cognitive health deliver the benefits they claim and often at added expense to the consumer? More than four decades on since the generalised ...

With increasing interest in vegan and vegetarian lifestyles, plant-based functional foods such as soy protein products, plant-based probiotic yogurts, and algae-derived omega-3 supplements are gaining ...

CVS is putting the ‘fun’ in functional food with the launch of more than 40 snacks, beverages and grocery items with trendy flavors and ingredients consumers want, including probiotics, fiber, protein ...

Immunity is now a daily wellness priority, fueling innovation across gut health, clean label, protein, and functional ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clarified the conditions under which producers of so-called functional food products can make basic health claims on their packaging without seeking the ...

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 – ...

The field of functional and fortified foods is rapidly expanding as consumers seek products that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. However, ...

Audrey Morgan is an associate food editor at Food & Wine with over seven years of experience covering food and drinks. She has held staff positions at Liquor.com and Food Network Magazine, and her ...