Strategic segment update to better serve savvy consumers

New delivery formats are shaking up the nutraceutical industry. Marit van der Heijden of Rousselot details the company’s latest innovations in gummies, which dramatically cut the drying time of these chewables. Meanwhile, Rousselot’s gelatin solution addresses cross-linking issues in soft gels. Van der... Read More

The focus on immunity brought upon by the COVID-19 crisis brings consumer awareness of maintaining healthy lifestyles “back to the basics,” according to Nadia El-Zanfaly of Volac, who highlights how dairy protein can play a supportive role in this space. Dr. Elisa Glover, Nutritional Specialist at Volac,... Read More

Isabel Gómez, of Lipofoods, part of Lubrizol Life Science, highlights the microencapsulation technology used for botanical ingredients Curcushine and Astagile. The technology improves the bioavailability and stability issues commonly associated with curcumin and astaxanthin. This comes as consumer demand... Read More

In light of COVID-19, Nexira is throwing the spotlight on its line of immunity-boosting botanical ingredients, which include acerola extract, baobab and ginseng. Julie Imperato highlights the company also has a new launch in the pipeline and explains how environmental considerations must be taken into... Read More

At Nutraceuticals Europe, held in Madrid, Spain, Ettore Giacobbe of Lehvoss, discussed how people are living increasingly busy lives. Unhealthy diets mean that microbiomes may suffer, providing an opportunity for probiotics to right the balance. Another major topic is immune health, with long-standing... Read More

Consumers are increasingly placing importance on proven products backed by clinical trials. At Nutraceuticals Europe, held in Madrid, Spain, Begoña Soriano of Disproquima discussed how Flavoxale, which is a mix of propolis, manuka honey and manuka essential oil, can tap into immunity demands with its... Read More

Israeli company Galam showcased its novel fiber ingredient at ProSweets in Cologne, Germany. Speaking to NutritionInsight, Liat Shemesh, Category Manager and Yael Aizenbeg, International Sales Manager at Galam, both highlight the ingredient’s potential in reducing sugar content amid industry moves toward... Read More

Kröner Stärke is tapping into the plant-based trend with its wheat-based vegan mayonnaise premix that can be made with oil and salt, as presented at Fi Europe 2019, held in Paris, France. Commercial Director Henrik de Vries explains that as with other clean label products, stability and preparation are... Read More

At FiE 2019 in Paris, Rousselot was highlighting its brand Peptan and the new clinical backing that the range has received. A study found that collagen has a positive impact on bone health, marking a strong stride for the company, especially as the trial used methodology very close to a human trial. Frank... Read More

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical was exhibiting its new, all-natural, “vitamin-like” ingredient for mitochondrial health – MGCPQQ  – at FiE 2019 in Paris. MGCPQQ is created through a proprietary fermentation process utilizing bacteria found in nature, in contrast to many other supplement ingredients that are made... Read More

Glanbia Nutritionals was showcasing its beverage solution CreaBev for performance drinks in European markets at FiE in Paris. Meilissa Hosen, Product Strategy Manager, explains that although creatine monohydrate has been an ongoing staple in the sports nutrition sector, the solution features a patent pending... Read More

FrieslandCampina was highlighting its ingredients for early life nutrition at FiE 2019 in Paris, particularly spotlighting its new Vivinal MFGM, which has benefits for cognitive and brain developments in infants, children, and mothers. What’s so special about the ingredient? Timo Faber, Market Segment... Read More

Lifestyles are getting busier, but breakfast continues to be the most important meal of the day. At Fi Europe, held in Paris, France, Ingredia showcased a high-protein breakfast concept packed full of fibers. Elsa Trotier, Product Manager Nutrition, highlighted how this concept could be enjoyed as part of a... Read More

At Food Matters Live 2019 in London, UK, The Watercress Company was highlighting the nutritious nature of watercress. Key to its health halo is the high level of antioxidants – which can prevent cell damage – and iron. This means it has strong potential for the sports nutrition space, say Managing Director... Read More

Nexira’s cognitive health supplement Cognivia has been on the market for a few years. Now, new clinical trials demonstrate how it is efficient one hour after intake and will last six to eight hours. The trials will be released in the next few months, Stefan-Emil Sitaru, Sales Manager Health Division at... Read More

Amid its new thyroid API launch, Bioiberica was highlighting that it is seeking to develop further products for both the pharma and nutraceutical markets, but its searching for partners to galvanize this plan. Speaking at CPhI Worldwide 2019, Jaime Reguant, Healthcare Director also notes that the key market... Read More

Dr. Dominique Baum, Managing Director of Ayanda, a European based member of Sirio Group, highlighted the innovation corner at the Sirio stand at CPhI Wordwide 2019. This includes a probiotic and omega 3 soft gel that contains bifidobacterium animalis subsp Lactis, EPA, DHA and vitamin D. In its R&D efforts,... Read More