Articles Tagged with ''gut health''

As consumers navigate climate, economic and wellness pressures, they’re turning toward functional ingredients and holistic health solutions. Innova’s 2026 trends highlight the rise of gut health, mental wellbeing, authentic plant-based options and beverages designed to deliver targeted benefits.

Immunity is now a daily wellness priority, fueling innovation across gut health, clean label, protein, and functional beverage categories. As Gen Alpha reshapes expectations, brands are racing to deliver multi-benefit products that blend science, flavor, and immune-support functionality.

GoodBelly has launched its updated Wellness Shots nationwide at Whole Foods Market, featuring organic, vegan ingredients and the DE111 probiotic strain. The 2oz shots offer a convenient, craveable option for gut and immune health in the refrigerated wellness set.

From a single sip in Nicaragua to a full-scale brewery in Texas, Fermenteria’s founders reimagined fermentation with both hard and alcohol-free kefirs. The result? A bright, bubbly drink built on passion, persistence, and probiotic innovation.

Kids’ kefir, GLP-1-friendly dairy drinks, cookie-inspired milkshakes and string cheese mashups are redefining how consumers engage with the dairy aisle. Limited flavors, gut-health claims and on-the-go formats are driving fresh opportunity across categories.

The reimagined ‘80s soda brand adds a better-for-you Shirley Temple, featuring pre-, pro-, and postbiotics for digestive health. With only 35 calories and 4g of sugar, Slice blends nostalgia with wellness in every can.

Magtein is magnesium L-threonate, a patented magnesium compound that has been shown to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier. Backed by rigorous clinical research, Magtein is a multi-spectrum magnesium that supports focus, memory, mood, sleep, and healthy cognitive aging.*

Pressed introduced a 10 billion CFU daily shot and a low-calorie cleanse kit that combines probiotic, tonic and juice components. The line reflects growing interest in microbiome support, multifunctional beverage formats and transparent probiotic dosing.

Building on Marin Kombucha’s NSF-certified legacy, BioAthletic introduces a clean-label Sports Rehydration Probiotic Powder designed for athletes and wellness-driven consumers. The shelf-stable formula delivers balanced electrolytes, Vitamin D and B-12, and kombucha-derived probiotics for optimized recovery and hydration.

Slice Soda’s new Root Beer delivers creamy, classic soda fountain taste with 30 calories, 3g of sugar and a functional blend of three biotics. Kroger locations are also expanding their Slice assortment with Grape and Cherry Cola.