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With the evolution of snacking and consumer need for on-the-go nutrition rather than formal meal patterns, the nutrition bar space has expanded tremendously.

Mariani's dried apricots and dried prunes contain soluble fiber, acting as a prebiotic, that may be a fuel source for probiotics to thrive. They are also naturally sweet, with no sugar added, and a good source of antioxidant vitamins A and E, vitamins B6, B12, potassium, and iron.

Plant Protein+ is the protein for the modern gatherer, made entirely from seven pure, natural, organic seeds and seven botanicals, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms, without any of the isolates, grains, or other processed ingredients often found in plant-based protein powders.

KidsLuv, a vitamin enhanced, zero sugar kids’ beverage, introduced its newest flavor, Peach Me, I’m Orange. The new flavor will join the brand’s two existing flavors, Flying Fla-Mango and Starstruck Coconut.

Naturex, part of Givaudan, is expanding its Koji minerals portfolio with the launch of Ultimine™ Zinc. Developed in partnership with Cura Global Health, this latest ingredient solution for supplements, food and beverages is the perfect complement to the range’s existing offer of Ultimine™ Iron and Ultimine™ Multi 7. 

ONE Brands announced the expansion of its core product line with a Butter Pecan variety. Described as "ice cream done as nice cream, no cup or cone required," the newest ONE bar has a soft buttery inside with real  chunks of pecans.

Meta-analysis published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition confirms that the polyphenol anthocyanins in 2before™ blackcurrant powder, deliver a significant sports performance improvement (0.45%), higher than the common athlete go-to caffeine (0.41%).

To create a health halo around products, brands are incorporating fresh fruit flavors, botanicals and superfoods into beverages.

Capital Brands Distribution, developer of the NutriBullet® and Magic Bullet® nutrient extractor franchises, launched NutriBullet Superfood EssentialsTM  and NutriBullet SuperboostsTM – a new line of exclusively blended, plant-powered supplements.