Items Tagged with 'glp-1'

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.

Gut health has become a gateway to broader wellness, with fiber playing a central role in everything from satiety and blood sugar management to cognitive health. Discover how emerging ingredients and consumer trends are creating new formulation opportunities across food and beverage categories.

Minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iodine, selenium and iron are foundational to immune function, yet subclinical deficiencies remain common. Learn why these overlooked nutrients present important opportunities for food and beverage product developers.

Consumers increasingly expect snacks to balance indulgence, wellness, convenience and value without compromising on taste. ADM's latest research examines the trends influencing snack innovation, including Gen Z preferences, reformulation, GLP-1 users and emerging opportunities for product developers.

From GLP-1-friendly yogurts and collagen creamers to swicy cheeses and protein-packed pints, processors are blending function with full flavor. In 2026, the refrigerated and freezer cases are proving that cold categories can deliver hot trends.

From high-protein granola and regenerative oats to crispy energy bites and indulgent mashups, cereal innovation climbed as much as 44% across segments. Clean label cues, functional ingredients and bold flavors set the table for an even crunchier 2026.

True Citrus is expanding into functional wellness with three powdered drink mixes formulated to support cravings control, immunity and clean energy without sugar or artificial sweeteners. Available exclusively online, the Non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free line blends plant-based actives, prebiotic fiber and electrolytes to turn water into a daily health ritual.

From 20g-protein bagels and GLP-1-friendly cookies to sourdough loaves and pancake-inspired mashups, processors chased health and happiness alike. In 2025, bakery innovation proved consumers want both functional nutrition and bite-sized bliss.

Leveraging its wide-ranging portfolio of ingredients derived from natural sources paired with science-backed health and wellness solutions, ADM will highlight how brands can effectively reformulate to fulfill the needs of consumers today.

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.