Articles Tagged with ''prebiotics''

KeVita, a brand of PepsiCo, released an on-the-go drink offered in a 2-ounce bottle to help support digestive health. 

Functional carbonated soft drink brand OLIPOP released a new limited-edition flavor: Orange Cream.

Probiotics’ reputation has been gaining traction in recent years. Meanwhile, prebiotics and postbiotics are adding to their share of the beverage market.

Big Easy Bucha launched Big Easy Tepache, a new ready-to-drink sparkling and fizzy, all-natural, fruit-sweetened drink that has long been popular in Mexico and among bartenders, but until now has not been bottled and sold in the United States, it says.

Although current health trends have placed greater emphasis on immune-boosting ingredients, beverage-makers have been fueling this trend for years.

Torrance, Calif.-based Health-Ade Kombucha launched a new beverage line under the Health-Ade brand name.

As consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of fiber-rich diets, along with being concerned about the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies, the demand for functional beverages has grown. Dietary fiber has become a large part of this category because of its potential to support digestion, immunity and more. Additionally, prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics are prompting growing functional food and beverage formulations using these as ingredients.

Anaheim, Calif.-based Wonder Drink Kombucha announced that its newest Prebiotic kombucha line, Prebiotic Plus, will be available at Sprouts this month.

Data is showing that consumers are more worried about their health and are turning to functional foods and beverages for healthy solutions. To counter this, more people are proactively seeking nutrient-dense products that are good for the gut.