Functional New Products

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Vive Organic, a Suja Life brand, is introducing Energy + Focus and Energy Extra Strength shots to Kroger stores nationwide. Each cold-pressed, doctor-crafted blend features functional ingredients like green tea caffeine, L-Theanine and adaptogenic mushrooms for sustained energy and focus.

Founded by tech entrepreneur Anastasia Sartan, The Cycle brings women’s health into the functional beverage space with a science-backed, bioactive approach. The drink blends Omega-7 with herbs and adaptogens to reduce inflammation, balance hormones and support mood and energy.

Dymatize’s latest formulation delivers 5g of Creapure creatine per serving, designed to fuel muscle growth and high-intensity training. Priced for value and Informed Choice-certified, the product meets growing demand for trusted, performance-driven nutrition.

The reimagined ‘80s soda brand adds a better-for-you Shirley Temple, featuring pre-, pro-, and postbiotics for digestive health. With only 35 calories and 4g of sugar, Slice blends nostalgia with wellness in every can.

Garden of Life expands its protein portfolio with Sprouted Barley Protein + Probiotics, featuring five simple, plant-based ingredients. The upcycled, Non-GMO formula offers 21g of protein and digestive support with Bacillus coagulans SNZ 1969.

Pressed introduced a 10 billion CFU daily shot and a low-calorie cleanse kit that combines probiotic, tonic and juice components. The line reflects growing interest in microbiome support, multifunctional beverage formats and transparent probiotic dosing.

Wet Hydration is expanding beyond wellness water with its first Protein Water, formulated with 10g of protein and added electrolytes for everyday use. The RTD product will roll out online and to national retailers, with more flavors planned.

Building on Marin Kombucha’s NSF-certified legacy, BioAthletic introduces a clean-label Sports Rehydration Probiotic Powder designed for athletes and wellness-driven consumers. The shelf-stable formula delivers balanced electrolytes, Vitamin D and B-12, and kombucha-derived probiotics for optimized recovery and hydration.

GORGIE is back on the Erewhon smoothie menu with its Cherry Crush creation, blending the brand’s Cherry Lime energy drink with fruit-forward ingredients for a refreshing, low-sugar option. The limited-time collaboration runs at Erewhon locations across Los Angeles through year-end.

Lifeway Foods is entering the performance nutrition space with Muscle Mates, a lactose-free drink delivering 20g of protein, 5g of creatine and 12 probiotic cultures in flavors like Mixed Berry, Vanilla and Strawberry Banana. Set to roll out nationwide by year-end, the line targets rising consumer demand for strength, recovery and microbiome support.