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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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.
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.
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.
The Beauty of Biotin
Featured ContentBiotin is a stable B vitamin that functions in the metabolism of macronutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Other names for biotin include vitamin B7, vitamin H, or coenzyme R. Biotin is a coenzyme involved in the creation of nucleic acids and fatty acids.
Wellness Trends in LATAM
InsightLatin American consumers’ health and wellness priorities are shifting, largely due to COVID-19, with consumers’ new concerns and interests expected to last beyond the pandemic. Here’s a look at the top LATAM wellness trends for 2021 that food and supplement manufacturers should know.
While snacking is an integral part of most consumers’ diets, the pandemic and its associated stressors have influenced what’s driving consumers to snack. This guide features an in depth look on the latest global snacking trends, as well as deep dives into consumer drivers in healthy snacking and bars in key European countries.
With unprecedented consumer interest in protein and protein-enhanced foods and beverages, product developers are working hard to create consumer products that will satisfy this burgeoning craving.