This report analyzes prebiotic consumer behavior in the functional food and beverage market, based on survey data collected December 2024 – January 2025 from over 2,000 consumers (1,001 US, 1,002 UK) by the Industry Transparency Center. Prebiotic consumers made up 661 consumers in the US (66%) and 620 in the UK (62%).
Key insights include:
Purchase Behavior Analysis
- What drives functional food and beverage purchases
 - Consumption patterns across demographics
 - Price sensitivity and decision-making factors
 
Brand and Ingredient Preferences
- Consumer familiarity with functional ingredients
 - Brand trust and loyalty patterns
 - Impact of transparency and sustainability on purchasing
 
Market Opportunities
- Emerging trends in consumer priorities
 - Gaps in current market offerings
 - Generational differences in preferences
 
Ideal for:
Product developers, brand managers, market researchers, and strategists looking to understand consumer behavior and identify opportunities in the functional food and beverage space.