Nutraceuticals and novel foods: the new frontiers of nutrition
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In 2021, the global market for so-called "functional foods", i.e. foods capable of acting positively on the body's functions, was close to $500 billion. According to the research Nutraceuticals and novel foods: between health and sustainability, by Area Studi Mediobanca, the dietary food sector will lead the sector, with a turnover of approximately 213.7 billion dollars. It is followed by…