Market Reports

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

Change, claims and consumer trends

Dr Stefan Siebrecht, Managing Director at Taiyo, describes the challenging task of developing nutritional concepts that give foods and beverages value-adding, health-promoting benefits

From little acorns do great supplements grow

An oak extract has been shown to enhance the body’s protein building capacity and increase energy levels

Excellent prospects for calcium supplements

With an ever-ageing global population, maintaining bone health for as long as possible is becoming an increasingly critical issue, writes Dr Javier Camargo, Global Business Development Manager Nutra/Pharma, Omya International AG

Growing body of research supports link between blood sugar and weight management

Obesity and ways to manage it are never far from the headlines. Scientists are learning more about weight management every day and, at the same time, the wealth of research focusing on this subject continues to grow, reports Anke Sentko, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Nutrition Communication, BENEO

Why outsourcing remains a healthy choice in the nutraceuticals sector

When it comes to health and fitness, the UK is a nation of extremes. Whereas the latest official health surveys report that two thirds of adults are either overweight or obese, the 2019 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report reveals that total UK gym membership now exceeds 10 million, with one in every seven people a member of a gym. Rodney Steel, Chief Executive, BCMPA, reports

Collagen myth busting

GELITA dispels three misconceptions about the use of collagen peptides in active nutrition applications

Stainless steel products in contemporary bioprocessing

ASEPCO's Mark Embury on the shift from stainless steel to single-use systems in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector

Future food and protein trends in China

As a leading R&D provider of consumer and sensory science for the food industry in New Zealand, Plant & Food Research's Tracey Phelps, Client Liaison, Consumer and Product Insights, takes a deep dive into consumer behaviour of one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia: China

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