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Branded Functional Ingredients
Reign as Top 2017 Trend in
Foods & Beverages
The food and beverage market has seen a
plethora of new trends and innovative product
launches, but branded functional ingredients
topped the charts in interest and success in
2017-a trend anticipated to continue throughout
2018. Demand for healthier versions of
everyday foods and beverages that offer
additional health benefits continues to rise, and
probiotics have shown to be a preferred solution
for manufacturers. These companies are
choosing to formulate with branded strains, like
GanedenBC 30® , which are supported by
extensive research, formulation assistance,
certifications and consumer awareness.
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Consumers are increasingly taking a proactive
approach to their wellness as compared to a
previous reactive approach, causing a rise in
demand for functional ingredients as a whole.
Ingredients that offer digestive and immune health
support-two main concerns for consumers-have
seen the most interest, with probiotics at the top
of the list for formulation. With a multitude of
strains available, manufacturers are sorting
through options by choosing science-backed,
branded ingredients that offer the support of
highly qualified and experienced suppliers.
GanedenBC 30® (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30,
6086) leads globally, with more than 900
products currently on shelves-over 350 of which
launched in 2017.
GanedenBC 30 's shelf-stable characteristics
and survivability, extensive research, multiple
health benefits and certifications make it an
appealing option for fortification. The extensive
number of products boasting the strain has built
JANUARY - MARCH 2018