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There’s a growing emphasis on mental and emotional wellbeing as consumers take a more holistic approach to health. That’s why Innova Market Insights identified “Mood: The Next Occasion,” as one of its Top Trends for 2021. 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded with a letter of no objection to Cargill’s GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) notification for EpiCor® postbiotic use in certain foods and beverages.

Kemin Industries has been granted a United States patent (US 10,912,794) on the use of beta 1,3 glucan for modulating human immune function and treating intestinal inflammation. This new patent joins a previously issued patent (US 9,574,217) on the production of beta-glucan for immune modulation using algae from a proprietary strain of Euglena gracilis, ATCC PTA-123017.

Foods and food ingredients can affect our moods in myriad ways, both in the short-term soon after consumption and in the long term as part of our overall holistic physiology. What we ingest can have a positive impact on certain conditions, such as depression or anxiety, or, when simply quite pleasurable – think: chocolate or ice cream – give a quick burst of dopamine.

Juvenescence Ltd., a life sciences company focused on modifying aging and increasing human health span and longevity, announced the launch of its first product. Metabolic Switch is an evidence-based, breakthrough C6 Ketone Di-ester drink that, once consumed, puts the consumer in ketosis to promote a healthy metabolism.

LIFEAID Beverage Co., maker of functional beverages sold in both can and powder form, introduced its first sleep enhancement product: DREAMAID GO! The powdered drink is the latest addition to LIFEAID's recently launched line of powdered beverages and is the brand's first to address another daily activity all consumers have in common: resting and recharging.

Pilotsfriend energy-boosting beverage, Altitude, is built around an 100% natural ingredients that have been crafted to provide an energy boost that is both distinct and long-lasting. A combination of Kola nut and guarana seed extracts provides an adequate amount of energy.

LeBron James is an integral partner behind the launch of MTN DEW RISE ENERGY, a new kind of energy drink specifically formulated with ingredients to kick off the morning with a mental boost, immune support, and zero grams of added sugar.

Mindright Bars feature the brand’s proprietary Happy Brain Blend, using  clean, premium ingredients that enhance mood, decrease stress and provide clean, sustained energy. The bars are gluten-free, protein-rich, non-GMO and vegan.

Dorot Gardens recently introduced fresh-to-frozen cubes. Frozen Crushed Turmeric is field-fresh and flash frozen at the source to capture the warm, sweet-spicy taste of turmeric, an ancient food long hailed for its healthy benefits.