Almost half of European consumers use protein products, with a third choosing sports and functional nutrition as an afternoon snack. European sports nutrition product launches with whey protein peaked in 2020, reducing by 41% in the last two years (2020-2022). Sports powders lead whey sports nutrition... Read More

Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends 2023, shows that more than half of consumers state that cost and value for money were the most important purchase factors. In addition, the sports nutrition category shows signs of being stable but stagnant, with an increasingly crowded protein selection. This indicates... Read More

Globally, one in three consumers say they are looking for more health benefits for their gut & digestive system, focusing on functional food NPD with gut & digestion health claims. Product launches featuring these claims have grown 3% over the last two years (2020-2022) and 31% of global consumers say they... Read More

According to Innova Market Insights, there has been a 16% average annual growth in pre-and postnatal nutrition product launches over the last five years (2018 – 2022), with 32% of those launces occurring in Asia. Baby cereals & biscuits, as well as baby fruit desserts & yogurt, are the fastest growing... Read More

According to Innova Market Insights, there has been a +10% average annual growth in prebiotic product launches over the last five years (Q4 of 2017 – Q3 of 2022), with 40% of those launces occurring in Europe. Baby and toddlers was the leading category at 24% in Q3 2022 with supplements taking second place... Read More

According to Innova Market Insights, there has been a 26% increase in supplement launches over the past five years (Oct 2017 – Sep 2022), with 48% of consumers globally stating that they seek out supplements to enhance their immunity. Vitamin C is the leading ingredient in global supplement launches, while... Read More

According to Innova Market Insights, dairy proteins in nutrition are exhibiting fluctuating growth, with the indexed number of supplements and sports nutrition launches tracked with dairy proteins increasing 7% on average between 2017 and 2022. Notably, more than 1 in 2 new products containing dairy proteins... Read More

According to Innova Market Insights, nutraceutical product launches tripled in five years, from 2017 to 2021. Meanwhile, Europe was the region with the most nutraceutical launches in this period, making up 42% of the market share. The leading subcategory was sports powders, followed by botanical/herbal... Read More

According to Innova Market Insights, new products in supplements for skin health almost tripled from 2017 to 2021. Meanwhile, Europe was the region with the most skin health supplement launches in this period with 41% market share. Also, the leading subcategory was vitamins/minerals, followed by... Read More

Botanical infused nutrition is a fast-growing segment, with Europe leading the way in ingredient launches. Ayurvedic blends, as well as infusions with vitamin C and D3 are driving market growth. Immunity, sports nutrition, brain health and mood are among the key consumer demands in seeking out botanical... Read More

Consumers across the globe are increasingly taking supplements to prevent diseases, while healthy living demands are leading to an uptick of new product launches. With individuals becoming more aware of the positive impact of vitamins and minerals on immune health, ingredients such as vitamin C and D3 are... Read More

Staying physically active is an essential aspect of healthy aging for consumers across the globe. Demand is impacting the dietary supplement industry which has seen a steep increase of new product launches. With an eye on ingredients, turmeric and curcumin are increasingly used in sports nutrition launches... Read More

According to Innova Market Insights data, the number of new product launches with collagen for joint health grew by 85% in the last 5 years. Notably, type II collagen has been emerging in new launches, particularly gaining popularity in combinations with other ingredients for joint health.This Nutrition... Read More

The microbiome has the potential to be a game changer in how consumers manage their health as probiotic and prebiotic claims are gradually increasing in F&B. The majority of postbiotics are launched in the supplement category, with North America and Asia, leading the way.This Nutrition Focus Presentation is... Read More

Following a peak in 2019, sports nutrition launches are starting to stabilize, although Europe and the Middle East and Africa are seeing especially strong growth. Sports powders are by far the most popular format, with sports bars losing their market share. Other notable themes include plant proteins and... Read More

Claims related to energy are on the rise, with supplements and sports nutrition offerings proving especially popular. Unsurprisingly, caffeine is the leading ingredient, but functional ingredients like L-theanine and Lion’s Mane mushrooms are growing quickly. Additionally, co-positionings like immunity and... Read More

The number of supplement launches is still growing – although it is slowing from previous years. Trending aspects in this space include minimalist packaging and botanical or herbal ingredients, as well as vitamins. Notably, the personal care and weight loss subcategories are seeing especially fast growth,... Read More