In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by the co-founders of functional beverage Ārepa, Angus Brown and Zachary Robinson, to talk about the science and steps needed to make a beverage truly beneficial. We discuss the rapid growth of the market with a focus on nutritional drinks that aim to improve brain health, as well as boosts in energy and immunity. We get an insight into the development of Arepa, and the possible benefits it can provide to those with ADHD, dementia, and other neurological conditions, all whilst being natural and caffeine free. We also explore how Ārepa delivers the therapeutic doses required, as well as the logistics associated with conducting clinical studies, securing supply chains, and ensuring that the product is accessible to consumers. LINKS: The brain food berry www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/the-brain-food-berry Ārepa raises $2.96m, international growth focus www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/repa-raises-2-96m-international-growth-focus  New nootropic beverage to clear your mind www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/new-in-store/new-nootropic-beverage-to-clear-your-mind List of clinical studies used to inform the development of Arepa: www.drinkarepa.com.au/pages/clinical-research  ------------------------------ The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au). The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media. If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected] Host: Kim Berry MC: Grant McHerron Editor: Chris Visscher Producer: Steve Visscher Food & Drink Business - © 2023