The weight loss market is evolving, spurred by consumer consumption of rapid slim down fads but also the growing understanding that supplementing active lifestyles may be a more sustainable approach to keeping off the pounds.
There has been a rising consumer demand for functional drinks promoting relaxation and wellbeing over boosting energy following the COVID-19 pandemic, but an expert says a ‘hero ingredient’ and ‘hero brand’ are needed to propel the category into the spotlight.
The key drivers propelling interest in cognitive health supporting food and drink are plant-based nootropics, the gut-brain axis, and on-the-go delivery formats, according to expert insights set to be presented at the Active Nutrition Summit.
In a conversation with NutraIngredients, Mike Hughes, head of research and insight at FMCG Gurus, explains the changing landscape of consumer preferences for products that promote healthy ageing.
Menopause, painful sex, urinary tract infections, menstrual cramps, infertility, bloating, vaginal PH, hormonal imbalance, brittle bones – all health issues filling supplement lines increasingly focused on the female consumer and her specific needs. But...
Chia became a household name in the 1980s, popularized by the fascination with fur-sprouting animal figurines, but its use as health aid dates as far back as the Aztec and Mayan empires. Today, after a slight dip in the market, chia is back on the scene...
The animal supplement market has come a long way, says Bill Bookout, president and cofounder of the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), which has made it its mission to ensure the survival and quality of animal supplements on the market.
With outdoor exercise becoming one of the only acceptable forms of freedom during COVID-19, one pioneering outdoor sports nutrition brand is hoping to hike-up sales across Europe.
China-based global omega algal oils producer Novosana has teamed up with Dutch plant-based health ingredients producer Lus Health Ingredients (LUS) to develop and distribute sustainable omega-3 products across Europe.
With the sports nutrition sector constantly seeking the next truly unique ingredient, formulation or product, the race is on to achieve that breakthrough and capture the public’s attention. This challenge, along with others, will be the focus of a webinar...
The consumer buzz for boosting 'good' gut bacteria will see Europe's prebiotics market value exceed $3.5 Billion by 2026, according to new market research.
Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) has enjoyed increased revenue so far this year thanks to its €300 million SlimFast acquisition but importing difficulties led to a 'disappointing' like-for-like volume performance, the firm's nine-month...
This year's Vitafoods trade show was the largest to date, attracting over 6000 visitors and 450 exhibitors. As the event becomes more widely recognised and respected in the functional foods and supplements industries, Nick Craig Waller from organisers...
Just The Berries hopes its blackcurrant nutraceutical will help the
New Zealand firm break into the European market, which it says is
currently dominated by blueberry and bilberry.
The nutraceuticals market in Southeast Asia has high growth
potential but companies must invest heavily in advertising to help
consumers understand the health benefits, says new strategic
analysis from Frost and Sullivan.
New Zealand's Waitaki Biosciences is expand its presence in Europe
with its flagship MCH-Cal bone health ingredient, and is looking at
ways to diversify by tapping the country's non-animal resources.
BioGaia has signed an agreement with the Indian company Uni-Sankyo,
giving it the right to produce and sell supplements containing the
Reuteri protbiotic bacteria.
The highly splintered nature of Europe's food supplement industry
is being underlined by the divergent reactions to forthcoming new
legislation, designed to harmonise trade across all member states,
writes Dominique Patton.
Spanish company Natraceutical has developed a range of products
that can be sold directly to the consumer in a bid to kickstart
sales of a line inspired by the Mediterranean diet. It includes a
plant extract to rival the popular supplement...
