All Functional food articles
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NewsJames Watt unveils Fool’s Fix ‘detoxification’ drink
The drink has launched via DTC, with a 355ml, six-can ‘sample pack’ available for £23.99
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Comment & OpinionFibre claim labelling rules are stuck in transit
M&S wants the government to fix Britain’s absurd nutrition claim rules and it’s a fight worth backing, says Mike Coppen-Gardner, founder and CEO of WeAreSPQR
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NewsJason’s Sourdough targets ‘UK fibre gap’ with high-fibre loaf and rolls
Some 96% of Brits fall short of the recommended 30g daily fibre intake, according to the latest National Diet & Nutrition Survey
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Comment & OpinionFood needs to fuel people, not just fill them
Only 4% of people meet the recommended fibre intake, but small changes to everyday flour products beats asking shoppers to switch to specialist ranges, says Simon Curran, head of technical bakery and innovation at Whitworth Bros
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NewsDrink Tank conference to explore trends shaping the drinks industry landscape
Drink Tank will bring together buyers, operators, retailers, wholesalers and suppliers from across the UK’s drinks industry
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NewsBio-Synergy lands Waitrose listing for Active Woman supplement range
Activate, Energise, Revitalise and Define have rolled into 100 stores
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NewsCMA clears Danone’s €1bn takeover of Huel
The CMA has cleared Danone’s €1bn takeover of Huel, after launching a preliminary enquiry in July 2026
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NewsFunctional soft drinks challenger Aapa launches in Asda and WH Smith
The brand aims to straddle the space between traditional carbonated soft drinks and functional beverages
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NewsFerrero swoops for health & wellness breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth in $850m deal
The deal price remains undisclosed but media reports in the US estimated Ferrero paid $850m to buy the business
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NewsAltitude hydration drink Flydrate launches with WH Smith Travel listings
The brand seeks to tackle low-humidity conditions encountered during commercial flights
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NewsCawston Press takes control of premium kombucha brand LA Brewery
After considering an investment in the business earlier this year, Cawston acquired 100% of the shares in LA Brewery for an undisclosed sum, The Grocer has learned
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Fibre & Gut Health: 17 October
M&S Food MD Alex Freudmann has called for a review of fibre labelling rules
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NewsNestlé adds functional cereal duo to Shredded Wheat range
Nestlé also launched Shreddies Peanut Butter in Sainsbury’s this week
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ProfilesPiccolo’s Bronwyn Hawker on UPF, slow trains and baby broth
’It’s great to see healthier snacks, fewer ultra-processed foods and more nutritious lunch options becoming mainstream’
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NewsThe Juice Burst Drinks Co blames ‘significant’ commodity inflation for sales and profit slide
Turnover at The Juice Burst Drinks Co fell by 4.7% to £25.7m
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NewsCawston Press sales boosted by demand for natural drinks
Sales grew £1.9m (8.6%) to £23.8m last year, with Cawston’s pressed juice and sparkling canned drinks leading the charge
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NewsYorkshire Tea in major diversification into fruit & herbal and green teas
It comes with take-home value sales of everyday black tea stagnant in the UK
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Category ReportWhy supplements brands are going gangbusters
What are the hot areas of growth in supplements? What is driving this shift in mindset? And what does it mean for OTC medicines and the wider healthcare arena?
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Comment & OpinionWhy Nichols’ VitHit acquisition is a smart way to buy into wellness
The functional wellness brand sits exactly where Vimto can’t reach, according to Nichols CEO Andrew Milne
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Analysis & FeaturesProtein mania: are shoppers getting too much of a good thing?
Protein claims have escaped the gym. With everything from porridge to puddings promising to help shoppers stave off hunger and build muscle, is the trend stopping Brits getting the nutrients they actually need?