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Om Mushrooms expanded its functional latte lineup with the launch of a Vanilla Chai Latte Blend, available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and online. The beverage delivers 2,000mg of organic whole food mushrooms per serving, along with beta-glucans and 35mg of caffeine to support focus, calm and daily wellness.

Evolution Fresh is expanding its refrigerated ready-to-drink Organic Tea line nationwide at select Whole Foods Market locations. Combining brewed tea with cold-pressed juice, the products reflect growing interest in functional beverages that deliver wellness positioning, lower sugar content and premium flavor experiences in the refrigerated beverage aisle.

Mitra9 is expanding its beverage portfolio with Bubbly Pop, a functional soda inspired by nostalgic cola and champagne flavors. The launch highlights growing interest in approachable, flavor-driven wellness drinks designed for casual, social consumption.

The brand adds two functional beverages to its growing RTD portfolio. The launches reflect rising demand for multifunctional drinks beyond traditional energy and hydration.

Consumers are turning to beverages that support mood, focus, and cognitive health. Functional ingredients and indulgent flavors are converging to deliver both mental wellness and sensory satisfaction.

Vital Proteins introduces a collagen-infused sparkling water designed to support skin health, immunity and daily hydration. The launch reflects growing demand for convenient, functional formats beyond traditional supplements.

Urban Remedy adds a strawberry variety to its best-selling protein collagen shake line, delivering up to 30g of protein with no added sugar. The expansion reflects growing interest in multifunctional beverages supporting recovery, beauty and daily nutrition.

Precision wellness is emerging as the evolution of functional nutrition, shifting product development toward individualized health needs rather than broad claims. From protein-forward beverages to gut-brain and women’s health solutions, brands have growing opportunities to deliver targeted benefits through everyday foods and drinks.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aren’t keeping consumers out of restaurants—but they are changing what and how much they order. Smaller portions, protein-forward menus and flexible formats are emerging as key strategies in a new era of eating less.

Smearcase, a New York City–based startup, has won the $100,000 Grand Prize at the Real California Milk Excelerator product innovation competition. The brand’s cottage cheese–based ice cream reflects growing interest in protein-forward, functional dairy formats that bridge indulgence and performance nutrition.