FarmZero is growing greens, herbs, and edible flowers on the 18th floor of a downtown Chicago office building. Its model could turn vacant urban real estate into climate-adaptive farms that shorten supply chains and expand fresh food access.
Manufacturers are zeroing in on several science-backed functional ingredients – from soluble fibers to botanical extracts – that can support metabolic health. The shift signals a growing industry push toward proactive, nutrient-dense formulations.
Fiber is shedding its stodgy image and emerging as a gut-health powerhouse, flavor-forward snack hero, and even a microplastic-fighting ally. From baby formula to seaweed chips, it’s the next big thing in functional food.
Amid inflation’s shake-up, niche grocers like Sprouts and Natural Grocers have defied expectations with explosive growth. Turns out, health-conscious loyalty and savvy execution are worth their weight in organic chia seeds.
