Overcoming protein intake challenges among seniors

The plant-based trend is mainly boosted by flexitarians, as vegans are a much smaller target group, according to Holger Battling, Managing Director of Elsdorfer, who spoke to NutritionInsight at Anuga 2019. The dairy company showcased its soy-based, alternative dairy line at the show.

Premium popcorn brand Joe&Seph's Gourmet Popcorn showcased its line of indulgent treats at Anuga 2019, in Cologne, Germany. The company’s Sales Manager, Andew McIntosh, says he sees a huge demand for indulgent flavors within the gourmet space that are also healthy and vegan. There is a demand on more... Read More

Omega 3s are on a clear path forward and will continue to trend in the nutraceutical space, according to Christopher Studte, Director New Health Ingredients, Business Line Health Care at Evonik. Studte highlights how Evonik’s omega 3 offering, AvailOm, is suitable for a wide range of solutions, as well as... Read More

DSM announced the results of its VITALITY study at CPhI. It was the first study to reveal the perception of doctors toward value-added medicines with vitamins and lipids. “We could explore this general perception and the use and awareness of the vitamin benefits that go beyond the multivitamin pill. A major... Read More

ADM Probiotics, within ADM Health and Wellness, was showcasing the synergies between sister companies Protexin and Biopolis at CPhI. In this ongoing work around probiotics, the team identified a niche area – the microbiome and migraines. As well as reflecting on the probiotic space as a whole, Daniel R.... Read More

At Anuga 2019, Scelta Mushrooms were exhibiting how they are pushing the functional capacities of mushrooms to the limit. Following its Novel Food approval, the company has now launched mushroom-based soups and capsules which deliver high on vitamin D. Up to now, most vitamin D products have been... Read More

Dr. Frey’s company Nutrition-hub aims to foster nutrition knowledge for a healthier society. As personalized nutrition is such a new industry, it requires such guidance. Speaking to NutritionInsight at the NewtritionX conference at Anuga 2019, she highlights how experts need to be positioned in the space to... Read More

According to Eral Osmanoglou, MD of Becanex, innovation is ahead of legislation regarding CBD in the EU. As the regulatory rules in the area are cloudy, it can be a difficult area to operate. However, in many countries, such as the Netherlands, the regulation change is not being policed, and the market is... Read More

Why do some people respond differently to the same food and supplements? Nutrigenomics can help us understand this, according to Dr. El-Sohemy, CEO of Nutrigenomix. This understanding has forced the field of nutrition to revisit its past work – moving from a broad to a more personalized model of health.... Read More

It is crucial to target specific audiences when marketing a product, as seen in Brinker’s spreads at Anuga 2019. Despite being virtually identical, the company has one line targeting young millennials who are aware of the environment, and another line targeting families. However, Claudine Vrooijink argues... Read More

“One diet for everybody is not working anymore, everybody is talking about personalization,” says Michael Gusko of GoodMills Innovation, at the NewtritionX conference in Cologne, Germany. Gusko highlights the role that ingredients companies can play in the personalized nutrition space, by providing... Read More

Avrox Technologies, a UK based research & manufacturing company, developed a patented oxygen delivery drink using everyday food and beverage ingredients and vitamins. In collaboration with Oxford University, UK, the beverage was launched to the market in March this year. Over a five year process, the company... Read More

At Vitafoods 2019 held in Geneva, Switzerland, FrieslandCampina discusses the rebranding of its ingredient segment. Times are changing, notes Ramon Mommersteeg, Project Manager Performance Nutrition at FrieslandCampina, who highlights the importance of a focalized approach.

A new line of cannabidiol (CBD) ingredients by Guilin Layn Natural Ingredients Corp. (“Layn”), a global producer best known for its plant-based sweeteners, debuted at the IFT19 Food Expo in New Orleans. The company has invested an estimated US$60 million in a new US-based CBD manufacturing facility, expected... Read More

Monica Gomez Navarro, Bioiberica Healthcare Product Manager, spoke to NutritionInsight on the floor of Vitafoods Europe 2019. She explained how mobility is a concern for consumers of all ages who want to stay active and healthy. Some population groups, however, are more likely to suffer from joint problems,... Read More

Tutti Foodi has developed a novel drying technology which can encapsulate fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs to retain their maximal nutritional value. The process involves a dietary fiber from natural origin that acts as a carrier for foodstuffs and allows fresh products to dry into a stable, ambient form –... Read More

Thijs Bosch of NZMP spoke to NutritionInsight on the floor of Vitafoods 2019. Cognition was one of NZMP’s top trends for the year, and Bosch describes how the company has developed specific products within the infant nutrition space to fit into this trend, which can also be applied to senior markets.