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Maria Stanieich, Senior Marketing Manager, Kyowa Hakko USA
Kyowa Hakko USA, Inc. is the North American sales office for KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO., LTD, which is based in Japan. As an international health ingredients manufacturer and a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and food products, Kyowa is a pioneer in the development and application of fermentation technology ...
Sustainability in Functional Foods
The Growing Demand for Sustainable Functional Foods The consumer demand for sustainability in foods has increased by 18 percent since the prior year to a total of 42 percent of consumers that now consider sustainability in their buying decisions. This is the highest recorded level according to a recent survey. In addition, cost has become ...
Beyond the Bottle: The Evolution of Supplement Packaging
Packaging plays a crucial role in the supplement industry, acting as both a protective barrier and a powerful tool for consumer engagement. While formulations and efficacy remain the focus of a supplement’s success, packaging delivers critical elements like safety, shelf-life, convenience and branding. As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability and innovation, packaging has evolved to meet ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Ingredients Get Smarter
Ingredients are evolving in a variety of ways, with emerging ingredient trends focusing on sustainability and added health benefits. Specialty enzyme manufacturer Biocatalysts has identified eight trends that will dominate the market in 2025. First and foremost, the plant-based movement continues to trend upward, with emerging work in new alternative proteins bringing innovative new protein ...
Janne Prawitt, Scientific Director Health & Nutrition, Rousselot
Rousselot BV Kanaaldijk Noord 20 5691 NM SON – The Netherlands Phone: +31 499 364100 Rousselot, the health brand of Darling’s Ingredients, is a global leader in gelatin- and collagen-based solutions for the food, health & nutrition, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Working in partnership with its global customer base, Rousselot delivers advanced ingredient solutions that ...
The Future of Gut Health in Functional Foods
Introduction: The Rising Focus on Gut Health The functional food and beverage market continues to grow at a rapid pace as consumer demand for healthy, nutrient dense products increases with evolving lifestyles. The global functional food and beverage market size was $333.34 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from $364.18 billion in 2024 ...
Not Just a “PR Problem:” How to Identify and Prepare for Crisis
My client called in a panic. “GNC is getting bomb threats. We need to go to Virginia Beach and talk to Pat.” To say that our publicity campaign for “Pat’s Diet Shake” kicked off with a bang would be an understatement. It had turned into a full-blown crisis. What was supposed to be a straightforward ...
Jérôme Le Bloch, Head of Scientific Affairs, FoodChain ID
FoodChain ID 504 North Fourth St. Fairfield, IA 52556 Website: www.foodchainid.com FoodChain ID, formerly Nutraveris, is a trusted partner for technology, services and human expertise to keep the food and dietary supplement supply chain safe, compliant, sustainable and transparent. FoodChain ID was founded in 1996 and has expanded to serve more than 30,000 clients (food, ...
World of Women’s Health: Empowerment Through Education and Clinically Proven Solutions
Despite accounting for half of the total population and the prevalence of female-specific symptoms and conditions, our understanding of women’s health still lags behind that of men. When we speak about women’s health, we are talking about both the physical and mental aspects of women’s well-being, which evolve alongside the distinct phases of her life ...
Balancing Quality & Speed in Nutraceutical Manufacturing
In the nutraceutical industry, there is a complex challenge: delivering high-quality, effective products to market at a pace that meets consumer expectations without cutting corners on safety or innovation. Consumers today demand it all; a product that is both swiftly available and rigorously tested, addressing their health needs without compromise. This mounting pressure to balance ...
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