Functional Foods Sector Ripe with Opportunity

There is no doubt that the functional foods and beverages market is showing strong growth compared to regular foods and beverages as people search for the smoothest road to wellness. Over the past few years, the rate of growth in the global functional foods sector has outpaced that of the mainstream food and beverage market. Euromonitor International, Chicago, estimated global sales of functional foods and beverages reached $237 billion in 2013, while U.S. retail sales of functional foods