570: Gut health goes mainstream - what's behind the boom?

Why has gut health become a mainstream conversation, and what are the real barriers to bringing innovative gut health products to market?

Research into gut health has exploded over the past 10-15 years, with consumers increasingly seeking functional foods that deliver benefits beyond basic nutrition.

In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded live at our event in Manchester in May 2025, our expert panel explores the driving forces behind gut health's rise to prominence.

From baby food to kefir, they reveal how traditional products are being reimagined with cutting-edge science around probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics.

They also share real-world challenges around regulatory restrictions, the complexity of culture communities in fermented products, and the ongoing quest to make fibre more appealing to UK consumers.