Plant-based collagen alternative brand VeCollal has secured an investment from Seventure Partners to expand the roll-out of its solution internationally.

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.

British functional drinks brand The Turmeric Co has launched what it claims is a first-of-its-kind innovation: a raw turmeric shot containing VeCollal, a plant-based collagen alternative ingredient.

British functional beverage brand Unconform has unveiled a brand-new product line, Smart Sticks: a range of functional powders designed to be mixed into hot or cold drinks.

UK functional beverage brand Unconform is introducing three new vegan RTD cold brew coffee drinks, containing functional ingredients for wellness benefits.

Functional gummies offer a quick and enjoyable way for consumers to meet their wellness goals, and demand for vegan variants is on the rise.

Shreddy has introduced its latest innovation, Superskin, a powdered beverage blend designed to provide a vegan alternative to collagen.