Functional Drinks – Part I: Introduction and Overview
By Ben Cooper | 20 October 2011
The functional beverages category represents a key part of the functional food industry and, as such, exemplifies two defining yet contrasting characteristics of this sector of the market: Its considerable growth potential and its ability to court controversy.
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