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INNOVATION MONTH

Functional Fungi Fuel Next Wave of Food Innovation

Mushroom and mycelium ingredients gain traction for mental wellness, texture, and sustainability in new product launches
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
October 30, 2025

As consumers seek mental wellness and sustainable nutrition, brands are turning to these versatile ingredients for their functional and sensory appeal.


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Kemin: Nutritional Solutions

Kemin uses 2025 SupplySide Global to highlight research and its portfolio of upgraded nutritional solutions
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 28, 2025

Attendees are invited to visit the Kemin Human Nutrition & Health business unit at booth #5231 to learn more about the latest health-forward functional ingredients that support a positive health journey.


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AIDP: Taste the Trends

AIDP Sip & Sample Bar showcases new concepts at SupplySide Global
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 21, 2025

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.*


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Consumers Seek Cognitive Health in Foods and Beverages

Stress, performance pressure, and holistic wellness goals fuel interest in brain-focused nutrition
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
October 20, 2025

As concerns about mental wellness rise, consumers increasingly look to functional foods and beverages for focus, mood, and stress relief. Trends like precision wellness and “mood food” point to new opportunities for brands targeting cognitive health.


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PLT Health Solutions: Feel the Science

PLT Health Solutions creates on-trend prototypes, meaningful solutions for SupplySide Global attendees
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 3, 2025

The company's booth also will feature the popular PLT Experience Zone with a broad range of formulated samples in convenient formats such as gummies, powders, and ready-to-drink beverages. 


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Z Natural Foods Merges Coffee, Cacao and Function in One Scoop

New organic blend combines Arabica coffee, matcha, MCTs, and mushroom extracts for a barista-style beverage with cognitive benefits
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
July 16, 2025

These superfood blends with the debut of Organic Cognitive Cacao and Coffee with Matcha, MCTs & Mushrooms, an organic beverage mix that reimagines two pick-me-ups.


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AIDP: Gut-Brain Health

AIDP features new ingredients, beverage concepts at IFT FIRST
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
June 25, 2025

MycoPure, stands for purity, sustainability and quality.  Available in various mesh sizes, the MycoPure line of mushrooms is suitable for all beverage types and functional food.


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Nexira: Cheers to Your Health

Nexira using IFT to showcase natural ingredients for functional beverages
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
June 24, 2025

Nexira brings targeted solutions for formulators eager to capitalize on this vibrant space. From precision prebiotics to botanical extracts and natural texturizers, Nexira’s booth will be a destination for inspiration and innovation across multiple market segments.


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PLT Health Solutions: Better-for-You Beverages

IFT attendees can “feel the science” with PLT’s disruptive, beverage-friendly ingredients
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
June 17, 2025

PLT markets more than a dozen water-dispersible and water-soluble solutions. At IFT, PLT will be focus on four major health and wellness segments: energy, cognitive, sports/active nutrition and weight management. 


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Orgain Enters Creatine Market with Clean, Mind-Body Focused Launch

The product formulation supports both physical performance and brain health
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 11, 2025

Orgain’s formulation supports both physical performance and brain health—making it a versatile option for a broad range of active consumers. 


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