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NPD in action: Healthy indulgence

Feb 2018

Indulgence and health do not have to be mutually exclusive concepts. Consumers want the best of both worlds, eating with pleasure, but without the guilt feeling usually associated with it. In this scenario, offering indulgent products with health benefits so that they feel satisfied without compromising their diets is paramount. Reformulating existing products and creating new ones to tap into this market segment will continue to be high on the agenda of food and beverage businesses. 

1.    Bigelow Benefits Blueberry And Aloe Herbal Tea (US)
2.    Innocent Re-Charge Mandarin, Carrot And Ginger Super Smoothie With Flaxseeds (Netherlands)
3.    Sun Right Refined Sunflower Oil (India)
4.    Gold Emblem Abound Unsweetened Apple Cinnamon Fruit Sauce (US)
5.    Mayvers Super Tasty Smunchy Protein Peanut Butter (Australia)
6.    Innobar Pumpkin Seed Bar (Germany)
7.    Q Kids Whole Quinoa Snack With Pizza Flavor (Brazil)
8.    Wedderspoon Organic Manuka Honey Pops For Kids With Grape Flavor (US)
9.     Fit Food Soybean Spaghetti Pasta (Brazil)
10.    Vegan Robs Moringa Puffs (US)

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Sun Right Refined Sunflower Oil (India). SunRight refined sunflower oil is packed with state of technology under ISO 9001: 2000 assuring 100 percent purity and healthy in each drop. Benefits of fortified SunRight refined sunflower oil- maintains strong bones, powerful antioxidant, fights depression, and regulates insulin level. Telthy (tasty and healthy). 

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Innova Market Insight data indicates that vitamin and mineral launches are experiencing a global surge, with a 4% average annual growth between 2019 and 2023. Immune health is vital, as nearly half of vitamin/mineral launches contain this claim. With consumers increasingly seeking personalized vitamins/minerals, various positionings regarding energy, mental health, sexual health and other specific needs are gaining traction. Key ingredients such as vitamins C, D3 and B12 dominate the launches, while zinc bisglycinate, magnesium bisglycinate and saw palmetto are emerging.
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