Exosomm says its proprietary process preserves naturally occurring milk exosomes that are typically destroyed during processing, creating a functional dairy ingredient for gut health, immune support and medical nutrition.
Stress-relief, mood-support and relaxation drinks are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in functional beverages, fuelled by rising consumer demand for emotional wellbeing, stress management and holistic health solutions.
New Zealand startup Four Leaves Co is elevating functional dairy through Lullaa, a clean-label milk blending prebiotics, collagen, botanicals and mānuka honey.
Lifeway dominates the fast-growing US kefir market, benefiting from demand for gut health, protein-rich nutrition and probiotic foods as functional dairy moves mainstream.
The functional beverage industry can build mass-market appeal with broad benefits like sleep, gut health, and focus enhancement.