During August, the industry was inspired by reports on consumer trends, welcomed a next step in probiotic harmonisation, discovered further AI technology advances, and encountered regulatory clarity issues.
End of summer launches include pre- and probiotics targeting women’s health and immunity ahead of the approaching winter, whilst the hydration category continues to see innovation.
Mid-summer launches have seen substantial additions to the plant-based category, with supplements to support women’s and cardiovascular health, whilst the consumer demand for novel protein sources continues.
Nootropics and natural energy alternatives to support cognition have dominated product launches throughout June, whilst players in protein and immunity categories hold strong.
Join us on June 1, 2023 for a 60-minute webinar discussing innovation across the dairy and dairy alternatives space – from functional to plant-based and precision fermentation dairy – and a policy overview on sugar reduction.
This month's new product launches include a vitamins and minerals range for women, a partnership between sports nutrition and confectionery giants, and omega-3 supplements for all ages.
With a host of new products being introduced in the market boosting health benefits, here's a round-up of some of the latest supplements, oils and flavours to make it that little bit easier, and tastier, to get the nutrients our bodies need.
Hologram Sciences, a "brand incubator" was launched by Dutch multinational corporation, DSM, just under one year ago as a dedicated entity for consumer-facing personalised nutrition solutions.
With new products flooding the market aimed at boosting health, here's a round-up of some of the latest shakes, sweets and flavourings to make it that little bit easier, and tastier, to get the nutrients our bodies need.
New product launches from the last month include a 'all-natural' collagen, a new range of vitamin gummies for adults, and an astaxanthin formula developed to reduce muscle soreness after exercise.
New product launches over the last couple of weeks include a new line of jelly bean supplements for adults and kids, a 'powerful' antioxidant ingredient, and an excipient said to improve the efficacy of probiotic products.
New product launches from the last month include a perimenopause focused supplement and digital support solution, a herbal range for sleep and mind focused products, and a plant-based ready-to-drink protein shake.
Science in Sport (SiS) has launched a new enhanced Beta Fuel range designed to allow endurance athletes to increase their carb intake through optimised maltodextrin and fructose ratios.
Recent launches in the health and nutrition space include an organic demineralised whey for infant formula, a microencapsulated oat powder for sports drinks, and a green re-brand for probiotics.
Roquette has launched a market-first pea starch technology, named LYCAGEL, which it claims will take vegetarian softgel formulations to the next level.
From ‘better inside’ cereal bars to fibre-filled teas, market analyst Mintel takes us through the top global trends in pre and probiotic new product development (NDP).
The launch of Dutch app FoodProfiler marks a new method in tracking consumer eating habits, and can be used by industry to tailor new product development (NPD), say its developers.
The ‘good for you’ trend in children’s food is growing, and small companies would do well to focus on healthy new product development in order to compete with big players who have the money to reformulate and rebrand, says one analyst.
Some of the best and brightest innovation in the food and drink industry comes from start-ups – so how do they approach NPD? And what can companies of all sizes learn from their approach?
Leatherhead Food Research has created a new leadership team in a bid to increase its support for the food industry and add investment in resources and customer communications.
Food businesses need to tap into neuroscience and understand how consumers make fast and unconscious decisions, if they are to improve their sales, says a marketing expert.
Swedish probiotic player BioGaia has broadened and strengthened its ties with food manufacturing giant Nestlé by agreeing a deal for clinical research and new product development (NPD), according to the firm.
New product development doesn’t have to be a random hit and miss exercise, but can be helped by 60 lines of thinking, says the CEO of Inventours and author of the new book Catalyzing Innovation.
Consumers are showing increasing interest in the ‘aesthetic’ benefits of functional foods, according to a new report from RTS Resource entitled ‘SuperTrends: Health & Well-Being’.
One of NutraIngredients.com’s sister websites, www.foodmanufacture.co.uk, received a new look this week with a full redesign, daily dedicated news updates, easier navigation, and many new features.
As sports drinks continue to make inroads as a mainstream option for quenching consumers thirst, manufacturers are increasingly facing the challenge of catering for both the committed athlete and the casual shopper.
The food industry should embrace the possibilities offered by open innovation if they are to succeed in an increasingly competitive market place, says a new review.
A new pectin-based coulis formulation designed for use in dairy desserts can allow manufacturers to step up functional development in their goods without compromising product stability, according to its supplier.
A new report from Business Insights is turning the spotlight on
science to support the efficacy of healthy ingredients, a
preoccupation for food and drink manufacturers in the present
climate of shifting health claims regulations.
Thousands of European food ingredient specialists will join
colleagues from around the world tomorrow to learn about the latest
ingredients formulations as the 2004 IFT Annual Meeting kicks offs
in Las Vegas.
Crowds of food industry professionals will start pouring through
the doors of Chicago's McCormick Place South building this weekend
for the opening of the IFT Annual Meeting + FOOD EXPO. This year's
event - opened by Health...
Soyfoods are one of the fastest growing sectors in the food
industry, now worth US$ 3.2 billion (€3.4bn), according to a new
study. The study also reveals that soyfoods are moving into the
mainstream, away from health food specialists.
