Focus - Functional drinks

According to a new report from the British Soft Drinks Association, functional beverages are continuing to outperform all other soft drinks categories. Annette Farr reviews the latest innovations in a vibrant category.

Focus - Functionals continue to show enhanced performance

19 May 2009

Report in Focus - Growth in functional drinks set to ramp up

19 March 2009

The functional soft drinks market looks set for further growth over the next few years, according to a new report from just-drinks. While the recession and competition from other functional foods represent challenges, the sector offers many opportunities for growth. Ben Cooper reports.

Spotlight - Functional boom provides testing challenge

12 September 2008

The boom in functional and better-for-you soft drinks has resulted in the addition of many new active ingredients. Companies have to be sure that products retain claimed properties during their entire shelf-life. Melindee Hastie of product testing specialists RSSL looks at some of the challenges this presents.