# Now the Multibillion-Dollar ‘Functional’ Industry Is All About Uppers—and Downers

- Source: Inc.com
- Published: 2026-11-06T21:41:37+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.inc.com/ali-donaldson/multibillion-dollar-functional-industry-uppers-downers/91432755
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From ashwagandha calm drops to 120mg cold-brew tea cans, functional beverage brands are pitching to a bifurcated consumer base. Here is why positioning for specific need states is the new retail playbook.

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