New Product Development

Givaudan reveals the five consumer macro trends that will transform ‘confusion and disruption into certainty and opportunity’

06-Sep-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The world is currently fraught with uncertainties, ranging from economic and political instability to the ongoing threat of climate change and supply chain shortages. Along with the ever-present shadow of Covid-19, these factors are impacting people’s...

August Launch Pad

31-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

This month is experiencing a probiotic takeover, along with products for hydration and skin health.

July Launch Pad

28-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

This month features all the ingredients for summer—sun protection, hydration, and even something to keep the pups energized.

June Launch Pad

27-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The first month of summer is jam-packed with launches, with a range of new offerings in sports nutrition, hydration and sleep support. As brands try to standout out in the crowd, we're noticing a lot interesting flavor profiles starting to emerge....

March Launch Pad: Gummy takeover

30-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The gummy format dominated the month of March. Whether it’s mushroom blends, CBD or even fish oil, this month’s offerings provide a gummy for every needstate.

AI research tool sees global firms centralise research and capitalise on knowledge

16-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new research management tool has been announced by Stravito, with aims to democratise access to market research and insights across global teams.

February Launch Pad

27-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

While products for women took the lion’s share of new launches this month, there’s something for everyone—even canines and felines.

Winter Launch Pad

01-Dec-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s via amino acids, bee propolis or CBD, products that promote energy are sleighing this season.

Vitafoods Asia 2022

Data delivery: DSM’s new micronutrient database aims at cost-saving, more efficient NPD

02-Nov-2022 By Tingmin Koe

DSM has developed a database that could identify the key micronutrient gaps in 11 markets across Asia-Pacific, and in turn, help health supplement brands and manufacturers design products to meet these needs.

September Launch Pad

29-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

From gut-brain axis to heart health to hydration, there's a new product suited for a variety of lifestyles this fall.

April Launch Pad: Kids, stress-management in focus

26-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This month's new offerings address a variety of needs specifically for kids, including a new hydration pouch, probiotics for dental health and protein for growing bodies. For the adults, April was all about stress management, with ingredients like...

March Launch Pad: Mushrooms dominate ingredients lists, sleep remains top focus

31-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This month's new products prove that two wellness trends we saw in 2021 are still here and leading the lineup.

SiS optimises carb intake with new Beta Fuel range

10-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

News in Brief

Veggie softgel innovation offers gelatin alternative for supplements

19-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Roquette has launched a market-first pea starch technology, named LYCAGEL, which it claims will take vegetarian softgel formulations to the next level.

Innovation pipeline service provider finds ways to pivot during pandemic

16-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Innovation during the pandemic has taken a hit, forcing companies in that pipeline to pivot rapidly in order to survive.

NutraCast Podcast: New ingredient innovation with Dr. Hector Lopez

24-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The second episode of the NutraCast looks at clinical research, new ingredient innovation and product development.

From Yuzu to Tart Cherry to Birthday Cake: Which novel flavors have staying power in sports nutrition?

23-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

As sports nutrition brands continue to pop up, launching yet another chocolate or vanilla-flavored protein might not help a new brand get noticed.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2018

Muscle health product market set for expansion as sarcopenia understanding develops: TSI

09-Jul-2018 By Tingmin Koe

The number of muscle health products is likely to grow in APAC as the region ages and consumers become better educated about conditions such as sarcopenia.

Sports supplement seller bets on non-GMO veggie soft gels

21-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

Sports Research, a California-based supplement brand holder, has taken a big step toward differentiating its product line with the introduction of what it says is the first vegan, non-GMO gel caps.

UNPA adds new executive & science & technology services members

14-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has added Xin Du Bio-Tech and Healthnotes to its membership roster.

KGK Synergize to launch GMP auditing firm

26-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Contract research organization KGK Synergize Inc. is broadening the scope of its expertise with the formation of a new company called GMP Auditing Partners and has named industry veteran Ed Wyszumiala as CEO.

UNPA welcomes Natural Partners, KGK Synergize & PerkinElmer as new members

24-Jul-2014

The United Natural Products Alliance has welcomed KGK Synergize and PerkinElmer as new science and technology services members, while Natural Partners joins as an executive member.

BioGaia confirms extended agreement with Nestlé for clinical research and NPD

13-Mar-2014 By Nathan Gray

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.

NPD shouldn’t be a hit and miss process, but a methodical drawing of inspiration from multiple industries: Inventours CEO

19-Feb-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

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.

USANA chooses science over speed, official says

29-Nov-2012 By Hank Schultz

USANA Health Sciences has taken a conservative approach to new product development, making it a company lean on products but long on trust, says Brian Dixon, PhD, executive director of new product development.

GNC: DMAA saga has had ‘no impact whatsoever’ on sales

17-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

The furor surrounding the safety and legal status of DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine) - a stimulant used in several pre-workout supplements - has not dented sales at supplements giant GNC, bosses have revealed.

Abbott explores brain food with the University of Illinois

20-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

Healthcare giant Abbott has announced a tie up with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to establish a multi-disciplinary research center exploring the relationship between diet and cognition.

R&D alliance targets antioxidant enzymes for gut health

17-Dec-2010 By Stephen Daniells

A new product development alliance between Deerland Enzymes and Thione International aims to produce enzyme and antioxidant compositions for the burgeoning gut health category.

Bioenergy puts energy into marketing Ribose ingredient

08-Mar-2010 By Guy Montague-Jones

Bioenergy Life Sciences has unveiled a new formulation center to help food and drink manufacturers use its Ribose energy enhancement ingredient.

Forbes sales up since phytosterols re-focus

14-Aug-2008 By Jess Halliday

Forbes Medi-Tech has reported a 27 per cent increase in sales of its phytosterols in the first six months of 2008, indicating strong on-going potential for ingredients aimed at cholesterol reduction.

New Cargill center focuses on snacks and cereals

09-Jul-2008 By Sarah Hills

Cargill has opened a new innovation center for snack and cereal
products which it says will help food manufacturers create new
products that drive sales growth.

Report gives ingredient insight by health indication

06-Feb-2007 By staff reporter

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.

Ideasphere completes Metabolife deal

08-Nov-2005 By Dominique Patton

New York-based Ideasphere said yesterday that it has completed the
acquisition of certain assets of Metabolife International, the
supplement maker famous for its ephedra products.

IFT opens in Las Vegas

12-Jul-2004

Thousands of food ingredient specialists will pour through the
doors of the Las Vegas Convention Center tomorrow to learn about
the latest formulations as the 2004 IFT annual meeting kicks off in
the gaming capital.

NPD in health to drive TFF forward

15-Mar-2004

Seeing off a drop in sales for the first three quarters of 2003,
Amityville-based flavours company Technology Flavors &
Fragrances drives further into new product development in the area
of health and nutrition, announcing a new...

Chicago welcomes IFT

11-Jul-2003

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 sales see continued growth

10-Jun-2002

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.