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Industry Leaders Form Functional Mushroom Council

New nonprofit aims to elevate North American–grown functional mushrooms through research, education and unified industry standards

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

November 25, 2025

Top North American growers, suppliers and brands have launched the Functional Mushroom Council to strengthen quality standards and boost scientific understanding of functional mushrooms. With the category projected to surpass $2 billion by 2025, the new coalition plans to drive research, transparency and innovation across the rapidly expanding market.

The Value of Premixes in Food and Beverage Product Development

Premixes perform a range of jobs, from streamlining production to transforming almost any food or beverage into a functional one

Kantha Shelke PhD, CFS

December 19, 2022

Premixes range from the mandated vitamins and minerals for addressing nutrient shortfalls to trendy ingredients like turmeric, ginger, activated charcoal, collagen, and botanical bioactives that consumers believe are healthier for them.

Gelita: Better-For-You Benefits

Gelita uses SupplySide West to showcase how its bioactive collagen peptides, gelatins fit a wide range of functional formulations

October 20, 2022

GELITA welcomes SupplySide West visitors to “Take the Challenge” at Booth #4465 as GELITA showcases mobility solutions, delivery formats and BCP® solutions for health and nutrition formulations. GELITA also will introduce its next-generation gelatin for sugar-reduced, protein-enriched, and beauty gummies.

Gelita: Varied, Versatile, Valuable

Gelita using SupplySide West to showcase bioactive collagen peptides, gelatin in better-for-you functional applications

October 14, 2021

GELITA will be live at SupplySide West, Booth #4665, to present its roster of Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) and the GELITA Controlled Release Portfolio. Gelita’s team strategists will help formulators discover solutions for health and nutrition formulations.

Buying Bioactives

The bioactive ingredients market is estimated to grow from $23.8 billion in 2013 to $33.6 billion in 2018.

April 17, 2014

The market for dietary supplements is expected to reach $13.0 billion by 2018.

Berry Beverage Blend on Diabetes

August 21, 2012

People with diabetes could keep their blood glucose levels under control by drinking a fruit wine blend of blueberries and blackberries.

Innophos Acquires AMT

July 18, 2012

Innophos Holdings Inc. completed the acquisition of AMT Labs Inc.

Seaweed for the Heart

July 21, 2011

In what will be welcome news to those intolerant to dairy, scientists have found a new source of their heart-boosting ingredients -- seaweed.

Formulation Challenges in Foods

Dr. Tammy Crowe

June 23, 2011

Key questions should be addressed, when developing products with bioactives. They include levels needed for efficacy or to meet standards; what claims are permitted; the in-use costs; and stability and flavor issues, among others.

ON DEMAND: Whether you're in R&D, formulation, or innovation, this session will provide enzyme-driven insights to improve your plant-based dairy portfolio.

ON DEMAND: Once targeted at athletes, active nutrition products with benefits like energy, focus, hydration, and protein are now winning over everyday consumers seeking support for their busy lifestyles.

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