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Nutrients and Ingredients Targeting Healthy Aging Needs

From protein and collagen to CoQ10, anthocyanins, and adaptogenic mushrooms, formulators are leveraging macro- and micronutrients to support bone, brain, heart and immune health in aging consumers
Alexa Bosshardt
Alexa Bosshardt MPS, RDN
September 17, 2025

Formulators are exploring proteins, micronutrients, and functional botanicals to address bone, brain, heart, and immune health as consumer demand for healthy aging solutions grows.


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Sports, recovery foods and beverages

Fueling Performance at the Cellular Level

Emerging compounds like urolithin A, ergothionenine, and paprika xanthophylls are redefining sports nutrition by targeting mitochondrial health, muscle adaptation, and oxygen efficiency
Marie Spano MS, RDN
September 16, 2025

Sports nutrition is moving beyond protein powders and into the science of cellular energy. These next-generation ingredients promise better recovery, improved endurance and longer-lasting performance.


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Huel Launches Daily Greens RTD With 42 Nutrients and Superfoods

Lightly carbonated drink delivers adaptogens, fiber and antioxidants in three flavors, expanding the Daily Greens line into a convenient ready-to-drink format
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 14, 2025

Packed with 42 vitamins, minerals and superfoods, along with adaptogens and 4g of dietary fiber, Huel's Daily Greens RTD offers powerful greens in every sip for an easy on-the-go nutrition boost. 


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Clear Protein Water Cans

Clean Simple Eats Expands Clear Protein Water Line With New Flavors, Updated Packaging

Blackberry Vanilla and Peach Mango Crème debut in nearly 2,000 Target stores; each 16oz can delivers 20g whey protein isolate with no added sugars or artificial ingredients.
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 13, 2025

CSE's Clear Protein Water has 20g of ultra-filtered whey protein isolate per can and remains free of artificial ingredients or added sugars. It's low-lactose and gentle on digestion.


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MAHA Commission Unveils Sweeping Strategy to Combat Childhood Chronic Disease

Plan spearheaded by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlines 120+ initiatives to realign food and health systems, advance science and protect America’s children from the nation’s growing health crisis
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 9, 2025

The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness and strengthen private-sector collaboration.


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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

Brightseed Research Finds Nearly Half of US Adults Now Identify as Bioactivists

The fastest-growing health-conscious consumer segment is driving demand for science-backed products with bioactives, signaling major opportunities for brands focused on proactive wellness
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 8, 2025

The updated findings revealed that 45% of US adults now identify as Bioactivists – proactive, health-conscious consumers who see health as a foundation rather than a fix, and who are increasingly seeking products with proven health benefits. 


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Health-Ade Adds Classic Cola to SunSip Prebiotic Soda Line

The new flavor delivers prebiotic fiber, vitamins and minerals in a reduced-sugar formulation, extending functional fortification into the traditional cola segment
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 7, 2025

The formulation provides prebiotic fiber along with vitamins C, B6, and B12, plus minerals zinc and selenium. Each 12oz can contains 5g sugar, 35 calories, and no artificial ingredients.


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Fit Butters Debuts Wisconsin Classic Custard Cashew Butter Under University of Wisconsin License

The limited-release flavor combines cashews, custard-flavored whey protein isolate, coconut oil and waffle cone pieces, reflecting trends in protein fortification, nostalgic flavors and regionally inspired product innovation
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 6, 2025

The formulation combines dry roasted cashews with vanilla custard–flavored whey protein isolate, coconut oil and inclusions of waffle cone pieces. 


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Child LIfe Multi Vitamin Gummy bottle

ChildLife Essentials Unveils Sugar-Free Strawberry Lemon Multi-Vitamin Gummies for Kids

Packed with 16 essential nutrients plus DHA and lutein, the new gummies deliver complete daily nutrition with clean, allergen-free ingredients
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
August 31, 2025

ChildLife uses all-natural, non-GMO ingredients with no fillers, artificial colors, sweeteners or flavors, and everything is gluten-free. 


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Lifeway Basics Plus Colostrum bottles

Lifeway Revives Basics Plus Shots, Blending Kefir and Colostrum for Modern Wellness

Decades after pioneering the functional food space, Lifeway brings back its probiotic-and-colostrum formula in convenient grab-and-go shots to support immunity, gut health and recovery
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
August 30, 2025

Packed into a convenient 3.5oz grab-and-go shot, this innovative formula combines Lifeway's kefir cultures with nutrient-rich bovine colostrum to deliver support for immune health, gut balance and recovery. 


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