Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has published its application for a distinct use of Deerland’s signature strain DE111® of the probiotic species, Bacillus subtilis DE111® based on compelling human clinicals performed on DE111®.

From nourishing both the body and mind to seeking plant-based and sustainably sourced options, consumers in the coming year will be drawn to products that are tailored to new and evolving preferences. 

Super Multi+ combines vitamins and minerals with five vital blends to support overall health and the immune system.

As consumers continue to recognize the important place of digestive health in immunity and cognitive and emotional health, their appetite for food formulations that offer gastrointestinal benefits grows. As better-for-you food and beverage formulators strive to stay up to date on new ingredients in the pipeline, it’s worth a brief look at a few key ingredients expected to trend in the coming year and beyond.

Functional food company So Good So You launched its first formulation powered by adaptogenic mushrooms. Immunity Blueberry Clementine includes organic Shiitake, Maitake and Reishi mushrooms and provides 100% of an adult's recommended daily value of Vitamin D3.

The Odyssey Functional Mushroom Brew line includes four unique flavor combinations, featuring different types of functional mushrooms and adaptogens.

Fiber, the newest addition to the So Good So You line of 50mL cold-pressed juice shots, is made with 18% of the recommended daily amount of fiber to fight inflammation and support healthy functioning of the immune system.

Crafted from ethically-sourced, certified organic plant-based ingredients (single-origin heirloom cacao, coconut sugar and an efficacious dose of lion’s mane mushroom extract), this handcrafted chocolate is a satisfying and elevated health-promoting snack.

The fruit gummies are made without cane sugar, corn syrup, glucose or artificial sweeteners. The citrus gummies contain 100% of the RDI of vitamin C, selenium and zinc per three gummies serving.

The plant-based dairy alternative category is an enormous market opportunity, with emerging brands racing to innovate in items such as beverages, frozen desserts and vegan slices, among others. To help companies and startups differentiate from their competition, Kerry has developed and released a leading-edge Plant-based Dairy Alternative Toolkit.