This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on bone and health, including market growth, innovations and opportunities. Tune in to hear more!  Guests: ·       Monica Gomez, marketing manager at Bioiberica ·       Xavier Berger, global market manager,joint and mobility at Gnosis by Lesaffre Hyperlink to mentioned resources: Grand View ResearchVitafoods Insights thematic panel discussions Vitafoods Insights industry reports

Increasing calls for transparency in the supply chain are driving brands and suppliers into greater collaboration and dialogue around sourcing. Driven by regulatory requirements, consumer demand, and myriad other influences, companies are seeking ways to optimize how they collect and share information. As part of Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo Europe, an expert panel discussed the opportunities for the ways companies can optimize the way they collect and share information around...

This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on women's health, including market growth, trends and opportunities, but also its challenges and industry concerns, such as gender parity.  Women represent the primary consumer group with purchasing behaviour power, yet most nutraceuticals' focus is male. How can the nutraceutical industry address the challenges behind women's health? What are the opportunities for this market to grow? Why should stakeholders pay better attention to women's health? Tune...

Consumers are realizing ‘what’s good for the planet is good for me,’ and adjusting their consumption patterns accordingly; sustainability is a requirement for ‘healthy’ products. This holistic view of sustainability means companies have an opportunity to embed sustainability into every aspect of their products—from ideation and sourcing through go-to-market strategy and messaging. Understanding which aspects of sustainability resonate most strongly with consumers can ensure brands are mindful...

Consumers’ growing awareness and proactive measures to boost their immune systems have been key drivers for the increased demand for immunity-related supplements. The immune health and supplements market interest are on the rise, with proactive and preventive health being of great concern for consumers looking to boost overall immunity and holistic health short- and long-term. This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on immune health, including market growth, drivers and trends. Tune in to hear...

While the health benefits of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids are increasingly recognised, the challenges posed by sourcing exclusively from fish are also on the radar, opening up opportunities for innovation. In fact, these long-chain omega-3s come to the fish themselves via algae, which has prompted great interest over years in how algal production could be optimised to deliver these beneficial health ingredients in a more sustainable way. Over the past five years, Vaxa has worked to take...

Botanicals’ increased consumer demand, sustainability and supply chain considerations and market constraints. Rich in antioxidants and phenolic compounds, botanicals continue to spark consumer interest and market growth. This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on botanicals, including market growth, innovation, and supply chain and climate change challenges. Feature voices: ·       David Foreman, The Herbal Pharmacist® ·       Sam Zheng, Huisong Pharmaceuticals ·       Tarun Prajapati,...

Defining sustainability across the sports nutrition sector means considering issues from upcycling and human rights into packaging and inspiration in research. Consumers across the globe are taking more of an interest in a healthy and active lifestyle, often fuelled by the use of sports nutrition products. How this aligns to the concurrent growth in sustainability and transparent sourcing is a critical issue for the sports nutrition industry to grow long-term. The European Specialist Sports...

Increased consumer awareness around health and nutrition, sustainable proteins, lifestyle choices, and environmental and animal welfare concerns supports plant-based market growth.  The plant-based nutrition market is witnessing incremental growth as consumers seek solutions that optimise their health and nutrition and put the planet first. This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on plant-based nutrition, including market drivers, trends, sustainable considerations, challenges and...

With a new philanthropic endeavor funneling more funds into social projects and a continued focus on sustainability in the supply chain, GC Rieber is setting a high bar. ESG is becoming increasingly important across the global nutraceutical supply chain. Companies are looking to partner with organisations that are committed to social change, sustainable practices, and innovation in ingredients. Since its founding in the 1870s, GC Rieber has focused on ways to embed ‘doing good’ into the...

Awareness and education around mental health and holistic wellbeing are raised among consumers across all demographics looking to maintain optimal health. Consumers seek holistic solutions to support their overall health, including their brain, cognitive and mental health. The cognitive health market is booming and expected to witness continued growth, opening commercial opportunities for brands to support consumers with better quality sleep, alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms, and...

For this Vitafoods Insights podcast episode, Maja Oresnik, Science & Research Director at PharmaLinea, joined us to discuss regulatory updates formulators should know about.  Tune in to hear more about:  Regulatory updates from European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) from a formulator's perspective How these regulatory changes affect the nutraceutical industry players and the key barriers the industry should be aware ofthe lack of clarity in this system makes formulating difficultWhat...

Insights on go-to-market strategy, contract manufacturing, sustainability, and Vitafoods 2022 upcoming events, Vitafoods Asia and Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo Europe. This May, Vitafoods Insights dove into contract manufacturing and sustainability, highlighting World Environmental Day 2022 and upcoming Vitafoods 2022 events updates. Tune in to hear more about: Common mistakes brand owners make with their contract manufacturersConsumer communication and sustainability considerations of...

At the intersection of sustainability, technology, and nutritional bioactives, Brightseed is exploring new ingredients to benefit human health. Sustainability, technology, bioactives, targeted health issues—all of these areas are seeing incremental growth in interest from industry and consumers, and they are increasingly interconnected. Brightseed sits at this intersection—founded to address the world’s health challenges with a focus on the natural world, using artificial intelligence via its...

Brands must spend the time to choose the right partner to help them go-to-market; assessing capabilities of a manufacturer is only part of the process. Food supplement brands are looking to deliver the best possible product to consumers—one with a solid formulation, grounding in science, and efficacious delivery of nutrients. One of the key considerations to doing this is connecting with the right go-to-market partner, and selecting a contract manufacturer means assessing myriad...

Reviewing digestive health market and clinical trial considerations in Asia with Dr Neerja Hajela from Yakult Danone India and Professor Chin-Kun Wang from Chung Shan Medical University. With digestive health products remaining a key trend for Asian consumers, who understand the benefits of preventive care when it comes to their gut health, we revisit our Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo Asia 2022 panel discussion on clinical trial and science considerations for brand owners launching...

Reviewing the nutricosmetic market opportunities in Asia with Carol Zhou from Shiseido China Business Innovation & Investment, and Zarina Kanji from Alibaba Group. With inner and outer beauty being a top priority for Chinese and Asian consumers, we revisit our Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo Asia 2022 panel discussion on beauty from within, covering market trends and considerations with Carol Zhou, Senior Vice President at Shiseido China Business Innovation & Investment, and Zarina...

Insights on some of the topics discussed at Vitafoods Europe 2022 hybrid event. This May, Vitafoods Insights dived into some key topics covered at Vitafoods Europe 2022 including market overview, trends, mental wellness and wellbeing, sustainability, gender equality, among many others, some of which we explored in more depth.   Tune in to hear more about: ·       Market updates, status and sectors with greatest potential for growth ·       Mental health awareness month and its booming...

Upcycling is a new term highlighting the ability to make the most of surplus food waste; Alvinesa has been on this path for decades, and is accelerating its efforts. Upcycling allows firms to make the most of surplus waste, such as food waste, to incrementally add value to the supply chain. While it’s not a new concept, the term itself has taken on greater resonance in recent years as companies seek to make the most of every part of their base ingredients. From a family-owned company founded...

From chickpea to hemp and everything in between, what does the future hold for the alternative protein sector?  Today, consumers are more interested in protein than ever before, with FMCG Gurus research showing that 45% worldwide now monitor their protein intake daily. But not only are more people paying attention to the amount of protein their diets are providing, a staggering 65% of global consumers are actively seeking to increase their protein intake. As a result of this prowl for...

Brand acquisition allows Bioniq to expand its reach within the personalised nutrition market in Europe  With scalability and business growth being an important aspect of business development, companies are often faced with different strategy paths to follow in order to achieve their goal. For this podcast episode, we learn more about Bioniq, a personalised nutrition brand that recently acquired LOWEI, a personalised supplements brand.  Tune in to hear more about:  What is personalised...

Developing new solutions to support performance and address inflammation can mean going beyond ‘popular’ ingredients into unique offerings.  While there is a great amount of consumer and market interest in cannabidiol (CBD), there remain market and regulatory constraints, as well as questions on its efficacy for addressing certain conditions. However, there are other ingredient options that may be better suited for addressing issues such as recovery, pain, sleep, and immune health....

Diving into Sports Nutrition, exploring the market trends and innovations. Previewing what you can expect from our upcoming Vitafoods Europe event in May, discussing CBD, and reflecting on Earth Day. In April, we will take a dive into Sports Nutrition, our thematic topic for April, to explore what the market forecast is and where there have been innovations and opportunities for growth. We will then give a preview of what you can expect to see from our upcoming Vitafoods Europe event from May...

Ready-to-drink sports nutrition drinks offer unique challenges to product formulators, requiring ingredient expertise. An increase in an active lifestyle among consumers, coupled with interest in healthy, convenient options such as bars and ready-to-drink beverages, are driving sales in the sports nutrition market, according to Allied Analytics. However, there are also multiple challenges to delivering great tasting, efficacious products that meet consumer desires for natural ingredients,...