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2017 Ingredients for Health Guide: Form+Function: Nutritional Foods and Drinks

Consumers are increasingly using supplements for areas of their lives perceived to need additional support

December 23, 2016

The market for dietary supplements has seen strong growth, reflecting increasing consumer concerns about the adverse effects of busy lifestyles and stress on health, as well as rising demand from an aging population.

HappyTot Love My Veggies promote vitamin A for eye health

2017 Ingredients for Health Guide: Foods for Eye Health

New product launch activity for eye health positioned supplements represented 5% of total supplements product launches tracked in 2015.

December 21, 2016

Eye health is not in vogue according to global new food and beverage product launch activity tracked from 2014 to 2015 by Innova Market Insights.

Ketogenic Diet Foods

Cambrooke Therapeutics introduces two new, low protein foods for ketogenic diet therapy

September 7, 2016

Cambrooke Therapeutics Inc., an innovation leader in therapeutic nutrition for inborn errors of metabolism and ketogenic diet therapy, announces the introduction of two new, low protein foods: Original and Savory Cracker Thins, as well as Frosted Flakes and CoCo Roos Cereals.

Muscle Recovery

Abbott’s Ensure Enlive helps rebuild lost muscle and regain strength and energy

September 7, 2016

People today are living and enjoying life longer– by 2050, the U.S. population over age 65 is projected to almost double to nearly 84 million.1 But as more than 60% of this group have two or more chronic conditions,2 staying healthy and active can be a challenge.

Nellson Nutraceutical Appoints New CEO

Jamie Better brings an extensive track record of senior leadership experience

April 14, 2016

Better stated, “I look forward to leading Nellson through its continued evolution while supporting its customers through new product and market expansion efforts.”

Natural Sleep Aid

Montmorency tart cherries are gaining recognition as a natural source of melatonin

March 30, 2016

As they look for solutions, Montmorency tart cherries have been quickly gaining recognition as a natural source of melatonin. In fact, emerging research suggests that drinking Montmorency tart cherry juice twice a day may help increase the duration and quality of sleep.

Formulating Foods for Health

Ingredients that are purported to improve health or prevent certain medical conditions continue to have great consumer appeal. From protein enhancement to mineral fortification to collagen peptides—the future focus is on ingredients that promote better overall health.

March 14, 2016

The number of mineral-fortified food and beverages globally increases every year, with a wide range of trending claims.

Pure and Simple Food and Beverage Products

Processors hear consumer calls for simpler, “cleaner” products

David Feder , RDN Lu Ann Williams

March 14, 2016

In this year’s survey, conducted through BNP Media’s Market Research Division, processors revealed the ingredients and trends they see as forming the backbone of the healthful products market.

Important factors of health recovery after a serious disease include good nutrition and exercise

Recovery Health

Untapped opportunities for processors seeking to meet the needs of consumers with physical conditions

Mark Anthony PhD

February 12, 2016

A run-in with a serious disease is a powerful stimulus for change, and reducing symptoms and risk fac-tors through diet is generally a focal point of that change. Recovery has many stages, and good nutrition is critical along all of them.