Diabetes and the associated costs of controlling the disease cast a long shadow over the US market. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), type-2 diabetes affects over 220 million people globally and the consequences of high blood sugar kill...
Pre- & probiotics play a key role in maintaining a healthy microbiota and influencing numerous health end points. From general gut health to immune support, skin health, weight management, cholesterol control, infant health, cognitive function and...
The botanicals sector is broad, with established herbs like Echinacea, valerian, ginkgo, ginseng, and saw palmetto sitting next to emerging herbs that may or may not have the same longevity in the marketplace.The sector continues to post strong growth...
The US sports nutrition market is dynamic and diverse beast, valued at an eye-watering $10 billion for drinks, shots, bars, gels, and supplements.But where is the innovation in the sector? Is it new ingredients? Delivery formats? Targeting new consumer...
The science to substantiate products in the beauty from within or anti-aging category continues to develop, led by collagen.But what other ingredients are emerging and what does the cutting edge science say about their actions?How do these bioactives...
Baby boomers, post-menopausal women, athletes: The consumer segments served by bone and joint health products are as varied as the products offered on the market.The bone and joint health supplements market is predicted to hit a whopping US$9 billion...
Calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, isoflavones: There’s a lot of science and marketing around bone health formulations, but what does the next generation of studies show? What kind of formulations is this creating? And how can brands attract younger consumers...
New formulations, communicating with consumers, and building the science to substantiate the claims: These are key focuses for established supplement brands.
New ingredients, market growth, delivery formats, consumer demographics, and the regulatory environment: There is a lot going on in the US market for joint health supplements. In this presentation we will review the market, pick out the challenges and...
The fatty acids have established themselves as a star player in the nutritional ingredients segment. This success has led to significant consolidation in the industry. The science is also growing almost exponentially with omega-3s being linked to an ever...
Transparency could be the solution to many of the industry’s woes, according to leading industry figures. Whether it relates to the supply chain, analytical testing, claims substantiation, label claims, or another issue, transparency can only be a good...
The understanding of how nutrition and diet can influence inflammation is deepening. Several years ago it was touted as the next big thing for nutrition and nutraceuticals, but regulatory constraints have stifled what can be said about the potential benefits....
The understanding of how nutrition and diet can influence inflammation is deepening. Several years ago it was touted as the next big thing for nutrition and nutraceuticals, but regulatory constraints have stifled what can be said about the potential benefits....
Bars or drinks? Weekend warriors or fitness walkers? The US sports nutrition market is dynamic and diverse beast, valued at an eye-watering $10 billion for drinks, shots, bars, gels, and supplements. But who are the consumers, which products are driving...
Bars or drinks? Weekend warriors or fitness walkers? The US sports nutrition market is dynamic and diverse beast, valued at an eye-watering $10 billion for drinks, shots, bars, gels, and supplements. But who are the consumers, which products are driving...
