Functional Foods Inc., Long Beach, Calif., says its Green Fit beverages each provide as many as six essential health benefits including protein, antioxidants, fiber, green superfoods, energy and electrolytes. Varieties include Tropical Citrus, Lime Coconut, Pomegranate and Dragonfruit.

Scimera BioScience LLC introduced SciMune, a physician-formulated dietary supplement supporting healthy immune function and energy levels.

Sun-Rype Products Ltd., Kelowna, B.C., literally added a boost to its line of fruit-based juices and snacks

Market researchers project rapid growth for foods and beverages formulated for children

Digestive health has long been one of the major drivers of the functional foods market, globally.

What is surprising is the tenacity with which processors and ingredient makers are pooling their expertise to help people get a handle on their love handles.

Wellmune WGP, the natural immune- boosting ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, is now available along with a prebiotic in a functional freezer pop.

The heart never rests. At 65-75 beats per minute, the average ticker pumps about 300 liters of blood every hour.

A new study, published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, demonstrates for the first time that InFat, a high beta-palmitate fat blend, provides beneficial effects for the health and well-being of formula-fed infants.

Evidence supplied by DuPont Nutrition & Health has supported Health Canada’s approval of polydextrose as a source of dietary fiber in food and beverage products.