Gaia Herbs, a natural herbal brand, will unveil two new product lines – Hemp & Herbs, which consists of three unique condition-specific formulas, as well as three new digestive products – at Natural Products Expo West on March 3–7.

The new business will, for example, benefit from complementary expertise and skills in the areas of food enzyme production, human and animal microbiome science, bioprocess engineering and R&D.

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet early this year suggested a causal relationship between a high-fiber diet and reduced incidence of non-communicable disease.

The PRE-Biotic powder contain inulin from agave to help control hunger, Beta-Glucan from oats to protect the digestive tract.

America's appetite for gut-friendly products continues to be ravenous. Consumers are eagerly seeking foods and beverages that help them maintain a healthy digestive tract.

Connected to and helping to drive this interest in the digestive tract is the expanding consumer awareness that having a healthy gut means more than just being regular. The science uncovering the connections between digestive health and both immunity and mental health/well-being has created a generation of tuned-in consumers as well. According to the aforementioned Google analytics, interest in “anxiety and gut health” rose 200%, suggesting that individuals have a growing curiosity about how gut health affects the brain.

Last November, DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) announced the creation of its Microbiome Venture to spearhead development of new microbiome science-based solutions. Since then, the Microbiome Venture has already taken significant steps in contributing to DuPont’s business growth strategy.

Plant-based foods, especially vegetables, have clinched the top spot in the Foodscape Global Metatrends two years running, and are predicted to lead once again in 2018.