Items Tagged with 'microbiome'

As consumers increasingly prioritize fiber for gut health, satiety and overall wellness, product developers are incorporating it into a wider range of foods and beverages. In this Prepared Foods Q&A, Roquette's Iva François explores the trends driving fiber innovation, the formulation challenges manufacturers face and why 2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year for fiber-forward product development.

CocoGoodsCo has launched a prebiotic coconut water featuring 6g of plant-based prebiotic fiber, electrolytes and 2g of added sugar per bottle. The beverage reflects continued demand for functional hydration products that support digestive health while limiting sugar.

The brand expands its gut health beverage lineup with a citrus-forward flavor now at Whole Foods. The launch reflects continued innovation in pre- and probiotic drinks.

Botanical ingredients like curcumin, ashwagandha and quercetin continue to gain traction in immune health, but questions remain around efficacy, dosing and bioavailability. For product developers, the research underscores the importance of formulation strategies, standardization and ingredient synergies to deliver meaningful functional benefits.

How microbiome science, functional ingredients and next-gen consumers are reshaping immune-focused product development.

Ancient + Brave has launched True Biome, a gut health supplement built around prebiotic, postbiotic and amino acid ingredients rather than live cultures. The formulation reflects growing interest in gut barrier support, immune signaling and digestive tolerance, signaling new directions for digestive health innovation.

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.

Immunity is now a daily wellness priority, fueling innovation across gut health, clean label, protein, and functional beverage categories. As Gen Alpha reshapes expectations, brands are racing to deliver multi-benefit products that blend science, flavor, and immune-support functionality.

GoodBelly has launched its updated Wellness Shots nationwide at Whole Foods Market, featuring organic, vegan ingredients and the DE111 probiotic strain. The 2oz shots offer a convenient, craveable option for gut and immune health in the refrigerated wellness set.

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.