Market Reports

Evaluating the uncertainty and future outlook of COVID-19

Coronavirus is resulting in brands having to re-evaluate their strategies for 2020 and beyond, something that will have major implications when it comes to issues such as new product development, marketing and advertising campaigns

Successful marketing of medicinal cannabis and cannabis-derived products: part I

Barbara Siebertz, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Special Projects, and Ute Hegener, Director, Regulatory Affairs at PharmaLex, discuss the current legal and marketing situation in Europe

Reading and understanding vendor-supplied tablet drawings

Understanding the tablet drawings supplied by tooling vendors is a meaningful way to learn more about your product, reports John Norman, Technical Service Representative, Natoli Engineering Company

Energising the cell’s powerhouse can benefit mental health

Studies show that the mitochondria-boosting supplement ingredient, MGCPQQ, can also help to improve stress, reduce fatigue and obtain better sleep, reports Dr Shoji Matsukawa, Vice President, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America

Why essential nutrients have never been more … essential

As the world attempts to navigate its way through the havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic, many lessons will have been learned: some good, some bad, reflects Professor David Richardson, Scientific Adviser, Council for Responsible Nutrition UK

Hemp and coffee proteins: a new paradigm for modern nutrition

In 2020, eating properly and in a sustainable manner is becoming increasingly complex, says Dr David Daguet, Scientific Director, Vidya Europe

Pycnogenol for men’s health: part I

Frank Schoenlau, PhD, Scientific Director at Horphag Research, presents a comprehensive literature review of the company’s French maritime pine bark extract and its applications in men’s health

COVID-19: Nutraceutical players respond

Euromed, Kaneka, Omya and Glatt speak about how they are dealing with the pandemic and their predictions about future supply and demand

Responding to market and consumer demands for clean label ingredients

The clean label movement is being driven by consumers demanding a return to “real” ingredients and greater transparency, not only in foods but also in nutraceutical products. Colorcon’ Kelly Boyer, General Manager, Film Coatings, tells Dr Kevin Robinson how the company is responding to this trend

The power of the pomegranate

Numerous studies in both animals and human volunteers have demonstrated the efficacy of a whole-fruit pomegranate extract in various well-being applications, including inflammation, sports nutrition, digestive and cardiovascular health, reports Andrea Zangara, Scientific Marketing Manager, Euromed

Be focused and stay smart with a natural cognitive health booster

Anyone interested in keeping their body in tip-top condition for maximum performance appreciates the need for proper nutrition. Not only does physical power depend on the availability of nutrients, it’s also a fundamental requirement for cognitive function. Dr Torsten Grothe, Head of Food and Health at Mibelle AG reports

Optimised nutrition and a healthy immune system in the fight against viral infections

In light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Dr Manfred Eggersdorfer, Professor for Healthy Ageing at the University Medical Center Groningen, talks to Dr Kevin Robinson about the role that micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids can play to support the immune response, particularly with respect to respiratory virus infections

Service in times of bits and bytes

Whoever talks to the service experts at Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, communicates both digitally and globally. The shift from analogue to bits and bytes has not only changed communication between service employees and customers. In the course of digitisation, the company has modernised and expanded its entire service portfolio — and has reinvented itself to a certain extent

Benign prostatic hyperplasia: the mature man’s problem

An innovative saw palmetto extract from Vidya Herbs, said to be more efficient than traditional saw palmetto extracts, restores the virility and self-confidence of mature men, reports Dr David Daguet, Scientific Director

Taking the guesswork out of sustainability

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is taking a circular approach to reducing waste, decreasing its carbon footprint and, with the use of constantly acquired data from member farms, implementing a long-term strategy of co-operative sustainability. Dr Kevin Robinson spoke to Els Zeeuwen, Director of Branding and Communication, and Aurélie Letortu, Senior Corporate Sustainability Manager, to find out more

Stevia innovations: from losing bitterness to modulating flavour

Saquib Ramday, Category Director at Tate & Lyle, discusses the evolution of stevia’s use from early formulations to new applications as a flavouring substance with modifying properties

Biohacking for a better body and mind

Multiple benefits in terms of performance, focus and well-being make natural astaxanthin a very promising nutrient for the growing biohacking sector, reports Leonhard Thunn-Hohenstein, Key Account Manager, AstaReal AB

Probiotics: a trusted strain is a trusted business

Clinical trials and working with other sectors on research projects can boost confidence in the efficacy and quality of a strain, says Symprove Chairman Barry Smith

The secret to protein and fibre fortification

Food companies now understand that capitalising on the fibre and protein market trends is not achieved by the front of pack declarations. Robert Lambert of Ulrick & Short explains

Beyond titanium dioxide: balancing consumer needs with compliance

As consumer needs grow more complex and detailed, so too do the needs of food supplement manufacturers who must find solutions that align consumer preferences with regulatory requirements. Lonza's Stephane Vouche explains

Vitamin K2: organic synthesis vs fermentation

Industry experts from the biggest K2 ingredient suppliers give their opinion on which manufacturing method a high-quality vendor should choose

Can L-ergothioneine transform the healthy ageing segment?

A 24-year study has found correlation between consumption of L-ergothioneine-rich foods like mushrooms and risk of prostate cancer and other age-related issues

Golan Raz: Lycored’s ingestible skin care is more than a pretty face

The Head of Global Health Division at Lycored reveals the company’s journey to pioneer the nutricosmetic market internationally and gain the new consumer’s trust in the product

Cardiovascular well-being: a contemporary challenge

A standardised bergamot extract may provide a natural source of heart health benefits

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