There is no one-size-fits-all diet. Individuals don’t all have the same dietary needs, and their bodies don’t always respond the same way to the same foods. Personalized nutrition is a systems biology approach to designing a customized diet based on an individual’s specific needs. It evaluates factors such as genetics, gut microbiome, metabolism, body metrics, and lifestyle.
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While the COVID situation has been a real challenge for the foodservice industry, it has also been a time of innovation as restaurants explore creative ways to attract and retain customers. Learn about our five favorite foodservice trends for 2021 and what these might mean going forward.
Plant-based products are showing steady growth in the European market, with the pandemic spurring even greater interest in plant-based nutrition. Explore the rise in vegan claims along with key drivers and the most popular product categories and claims.
Developing Private Label Vitamins that Stand Out
Featured ContentAs budgets tighten due to economic effects of the COVID pandemic, more consumers are turning to store brands—including private label vitamins, minerals, and supplements—to save money. Learn what’s important to these consumers and how companies can make their private label products stand out on the shelf.
This guide explores the effects of COVID-19 on consumer perceptions around health—both physical and mental—as well as on global trends in functional foods and supplements. It also looks at what ingredients it takes to develop immune-support products that meet today’s needs, using vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and more, while keeping in mind consumers’ continued interest in sustainability.
The gummy format continues to grow in popularity as more consumers embrace non-pill formats that work for their lifestyles. Here’s a look at five key insights for supplement manufacturers interested in this growing segment.
What Consumers Consider as "Natural"
Featured ContentOne of the biggest trends in food claims in recent years has been the claim of “natural.” Natural products are now easy to find in mainstream grocery stores and under mainstream brands. But with no official definition of “natural,” manufacturers often struggle to meet all consumers’ expectations in this area. Check out what today’s consumers think of as natural and how it affects their food choices.
A popular staple around the world, yogurt is also relevant to consumers’ growing interests in protein, functional products, and healthy snacking. To drive additional growth in the market, manufacturers can explore the state of the global yogurt market and tap into some of today's top yogurt trends.
Beauty-from-within products are on the rise. While beauty supplements continue to do well, there is an emerging opportunity in functional beverages and foods with beauty benefits, particularly to support healthy skin.