A new wave of startups are developing foods and beverages made using proprietary blends of calming herbs, roots and other mood-boosting ingredients promising to reduce stress and improve cognitive function. Adaptogen-packed fruit chews, meal bars, and sparkling tonics are everywhere, reports Food Business News. The upsurge in “good mood” foods coincides with the pandemic; higher reported rates of stress, anxiety and depression; and the waning popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) products, reports Monica Watrous.
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