Beyond Meat has expanded its recently launched range of functional beverages, Beyond Immerse, with the addition of four new flavours.

Wonder Juice has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new Wonder Green varieties: Clean Green and Veg8 & Cayenne.

UK functional beverage brand WaterJunkie has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new range of mushroom-infused sparkling drinks.

As natural ingredients and health benefits move higher among consumers’ purchasing priorities, the plant-based functional beverages market is poised to reap the benefits of shoppers’ evolving preferences.

Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based drinks brand Plenish has introduced Plenish Zero Sugar Oat M*lk, made with just four naturally sourced ingredients and no oils or additives.

RTD tea brand Kaytea has introduced a new range of instant iced tea powder products, aiming to bring ‘next generation hydration’ to the UK market.

Brevel has signed an agreement with CBC Group to develop functional beverages and dairy alternatives containing microalgae protein.

Viee, a producer of plant-based beverages, has received an investment from consumer-focused firm L Catterton.

A new functional beverage brand, Cadence, has been co-founded by the entrepreneur behind plant-based food start-up Daring Foods.