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Functional Wellness Stocks Explode as $179 Billion Beverage Market Ditches Sugar for Science
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity-Insider.com News Comme...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Functional Wellness Stocks Explode as $179 Billion Beverage Market Ditches Sugar for ScienceISSUED ON BEHALF OF DOSEOLOGY SCIENCES INC.\nVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity-Insider.com News Commentary – The global functional beverage market is on a moonshot toward $179.26 billion in 2026[1]. This massive rotation is being driven by health-conscious consumers who are ditching high-sugar legacy drinks for transparent, clean-label formulas[2]. We are witnessing a total structural reset where capital is flooding into platforms that integrate nootropics and metabolic science. This massive trend positions Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) (OTCPK:DOSEF) (FSE: VU70), Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) (TSX: WEED), Splash Beverage Group (NYSE-A: SBEV), Niagen Bioscience (NASDAQ: NAGE), and Zevia PBC (NYSE: ZVIA) as the primary beneficiaries of this portable delivery revolution. Analysts are calling 2026 the ultimate environment for this sector as easing market pressures boost valuations for companies that prioritize metabolic efficiency[3]. With the global wellness market maintaining a relentless 10% annual growth trajectory, institutions are now prioritizing clinical validation and portable formats as the primary value drivers for this cycle[4]. This is more than just a diet trend; it is a total transition toward portion-controlled, functional-first consumption that actually works for the modern lifestyle. Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) (OTCPK: DOSEF) began pilot production of non-nicotine, caffeine-based energy pouches under its Feed That Brain brand in late January 2026, marking the company's entry into pouch-based stimulant delivery. The Kelowna, British Columbia-based company is evaluating measured, predictable energy delivery that emphasizes consistency and user control rather than intensity. The pilot products contain no nicotine and deliver caffeine in a discreet, portable format. Unlike traditional energy beverages, pouch-based delivery offers a non-liquid, portion-based approach avoiding sugar, carbonation, and large-volume consumption. A limited direct-to-consumer initiative expected within coming weeks will generate consumer feedback and operational insights to inform future commercialization decisions. \"This pilot reflects a disciplined and intentional approach to evaluating new prod...