NPD in action: Dairy proteins
Sep 2020The use of dairy proteins in food and beverages continues to grow. With an average annual growth of 21 percent globally between 2015 and 2019, Sports Nutrition is the fastest growing category of launches containing dairy proteins. Dairy manufacturers are innovating their products to fit within high-protein and active lifestyle demands, bridging the gap between traditional dairy and sports nutrition.
Probiotica Whey Bar Sabor Frutas Vermelhas: Red Fruit Flavored Whey Bar (Brazil). Protein bar food supplement for athletes with red fruit flavor, in a 40 g plastic packet. Contains 38 percent protein: 15 g whey protein.
NPD in action: Women’s health
Mar 2021Women’s health is gaining ground within the dietary supplements market, with claims in this space witnessing an average annual growth of +17 percent (Global, CAGR 2016-2020). Beyond supplements targeting various women’s related health issues – like supporting breastfeeding and pregnancy, regulating the menstrual cycle and enhancing sexual health – products that support active women, featuring energy or immunity claims, are on trend.
NPD in action: Performance nutraceuticals
Feb 2021While performance nutraceuticals continue to address the professional needs of athletes, the sports nutrition space has expanded to a broader demographics, targeting everyone who needs active nutrition, including in the rising e-sports market. Hot topics include mental focus, digestive support, skin health and plant-based nutrition.
NPD in action: Fortification and reformulation
Feb 2021Consumers are increasingly looking to make dietary changes to improve their health and match specific lifestyles. Food fortification and reformulation are both strategies used by companies across F&B categories to answer this consumer demand. Sports Nutrition is the fastest growing category of products fortified with vitamins or minerals (Global, 2016-2020).
NPD in action: Weight management
Jan 2021Weight management claims are increasingly made on foods, beverages and supplements around the world and are mainly seen in the Sports Nutrition and Supplement categories. Keto products are gaining momentum in the weight management segment, with keto claims witnessing an average annual growth of 67 percent (Global, CAGR 2015-2019) in food, beverage and supplement launches.
NPD in action: Top Ten Trends 2021
Jan 2021With “Transparency Triumphs” as Innova Market Insights’ leading trend for 2021, a growing number of sustainability claims are seen among supplements and nutraceuticals launches. Other trends such as “Tailored to Fit,” “In Tune with Immune” and “Mood: The Next Occasion” are fueling the growing overlap between supplements and food & beverage.
NPD in action: Adaptogens
Dec 2020Busy lifestyles are putting a spotlight on products that can offer stress relief, mood-balancing effects and other functional health benefits. Adaptogens such as ashwagandha, ginseng and cordyceps mushrooms are increasingly included across food, beverage and supplement market categories, with many innovative examples seen in the US in particular.