functional foods
Everything filed under health led in our food trends coverage, the 30 reports filed on it so far.
Nine Canadian startups receive pulse protein funding
Protein Industries Canada has invested C$1.3 million in nine domestic startups to develop new plant-based foods, aiming to strengthen the supply...
California launches first US voluntary label for non-ultraprocessed foods
California has created the first state-level voluntary certification label for non-ultraprocessed foods, overseen by the Department of Public Health.
Gosh Expands Super Plants Range with Fibre-Rich Burgers
Gosh launches two high-fibre, whole-food veggie burgers into Tesco, responding to UK demand for protein, plant diversity, and minimally processed...
Plant-Based Milks, Vegan Snacks Expand in Retail
École Ducasse launches plant-forward courses for 2027, while Ripple Foods and Glebe Farm introduce new dairy-free milks.
MicroLub Secures $10M to Scale Water-Based Fat Replacer
University of Leeds spinout MicroLub has raised $10 million to scale its water-based fat replacer. The ingredient system uses protein microgels to...
Confectionery Innovation Accelerates with Functional Ingredients
Confectionery manufacturers are rapidly innovating, driven by consumer demands for health-focused functional ingredients.
Greencovery raises €1M to scale cocoa waste ingredient technology
Dutch startup Greencovery secures €1 million to commercialize its technology for turning cocoa processing waste into functional food ingredients.
Cultivated Meat Firms Halt UK Plans Over EU Trade Deal
An upcoming UK-EU trade deal is creating regulatory uncertainty for novel foods, causing companies like BeneMeat to pause investment and commercial...
GLP-1 Drug Trend Drives Premium Whey Protein Demand
Demand for premium whey protein is surging, driven by users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs seeking high-protein foods.
Mushroom Squared shifts from meat mimics to functional mushroom proteins
Mushroom Squared is pivoting from plant-based meat to develop minimally processed, functional protein products centered on mushrooms.
Plant-Based Partnerships and Regulatory Progress Lead Weekly Roundup
A weekly roundup highlights the mainstreaming of plant-based and fermented foods, featuring new product launches from Alpro-McDonald's and Leon-Fable...
Steakholder Foods launches 3D-printed plant-based meat in US
Steakholder Foods has rolled out its Perfecta brand of 3D-printed whole-cut plant-based meat and seafood products in Northeastern US supermarkets.
GLP-1 Users Boost Protein and Fibre Spending
A Boston Consulting Group survey finds people taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic plan to spend significantly more on protein and fibre foods and...
Daring Foods Launches High-Protein Frozen Skillet Meals
Daring Foods launches six frozen skillet meals with its plant-based chicken at Sprouts Farmers Market. The meals are high in protein and fibre.
Bebop dairy-free ice cream targets Asia-Pacific
GTE Foods' Bebop brand is launching a dairy-free, plant-based ice cream across Asia-Pacific, targeting health-conscious consumers.
Fysh Foods Acquired by Beyond Sushi Owner
City Roots Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Beyond Sushi, has acquired vegan seafood brand Fysh Foods.
Functional Beverage Demand Shifts to Specific, Outcome-Driven Benefits
Consumer demand for functional beverages is shifting from generic wellness claims to specific, outcome-driven benefits like cognitive support and...
Oshi Plant-Based Salmon Heads to Whole Foods
Oshi's plant-based salmon fillets will launch in Whole Foods Market in December 2026. CEO Ofek Ron called it the company's most significant milestone.
Hormel Q3 retail sales decline
Hormel Foods' retail segment had a tough Q3 with volume declines in turkey and private label nuts, causing its stock to drop roughly 9%.
Plant-Based Foods Dominate Top Rankings in New Protein Source Score
A Cambridge researcher has developed a scoring framework to measure protein sources across environmental and human-focused criteria.
Quorn Foods Sees UK Retail Recovery, Faces Challenges in Foodservice
Quorn Foods is experiencing a modest recovery in UK retail sales, but its foodservice business is expected to decline further before improving. The...
Australia's First High-Protein Dairy-Free Cheese Hits Shelves
BioCheese launches a high-protein, dairy-free Cheddar Shred product to meet consumer demand for functional health benefits.
Revo Foods Seeks Funding to Expand 3D Food Printing Business
Vienna-based food tech company Revo Foods has launched a new crowdinvesting round to fund the development of its 3D food printing technology and...
Tufts University Launches $4.6M Innovation Hub for Novel Foods & Future-Friendly Biomaterials
Tufts University has established a new $4.6M Innovation Hub for Food and Materials to accelerate the development of climate-friendly foods and...