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Consumers opt for tried-and-tested food and drink to support health goals, report shows

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Consumers are prioritising their health goals of better sleep, improved mental wellbeing, and more energy, with a clear trend emerging for simple, everyday foods and drinks rather than niche supplements or complex new trends, according to Vypr’s latest Consumer Horizon Report. While weight loss still…

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