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I once dreamed of baking treats for my daughter’s birthdays to take to school to share with her friends like my mother did when I was a child. When my friend told me that her children can only bring store-bought treats to school because of allergens, among other safety concerns, I was disappointed to hear that, but after reporting on the beverage and food industries for nine years, I was not surprised.

When people describe products from Neuro Drinks, Santa Monica, Calif., the company’s President Paul Nadel has heard everything from water to energy drink to functional beverage. But Nadel would describe Neuro another way: “We really are a full lifestyle brand,” he says.

The American College of Gastroenterology reports that 95 million people in the United States suffer from at least one type of digestive problem - that’s nearly one-third of the total population.

New formulations expand the appeal of protein category.

Alternatives and dairy-based drinks reported mixed results this year.  Dairy alternatives, kefir drinks and dairy-based drinks reported a mixed bag of results this year.

Investments, distribution agreements fuel coconut water’s mainstream appeal.

The creation of relaxation beverage Purple Stuff was inspired by the idea that one drink could be something to everybody.

A broken bone causes Beverage Industry Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Fuhrman to search for foods and beverages fortified with calcium and vitamin D.