Vitafoods Insights Podcast

Insights on predictions for the new year, digestive health, out to Veganuary vegan trends in 2022, into the future of global supplement sales and more. In January, we look at a few predictions from industry experts on what to expect in the nutraceutical space during 2022, dive into digestive health, and reflect on key points presented in our thematic report and panel discussion. We also look at some top vegan trends in January, also coined Veganuary, and discuss two important days in January: ‘Get to know your customers day’ and ‘UNESCO international day of education’. Tune in to hear more about: https://www.vitafoodsinsights.com/market-trends/industry-reflections-and-predictions (Predictions) for the nutraceutical industry in 2022 Expectations, trends, and diversification of the https://www.vitafoodsinsights.com/digestive-and-probiotics/exploring-digestive-health-market-whitespace-consumer-needs-video (digestive health) space https://www.mintel.com/blog/food-market-news/3-global-veganuary-trends-for-2022 (

Entrepreneurial spirit meets global barley domination in EverGrain’s move to marry upcycling and functional food ingredients One of the first cultivated grains of the Fertile Crescent, barley has been used for millennia in foods and beverages, from breads and animal feed to malt and beer. Today, while it is one of the most common grains cultivated globally, it doesn’t have the same high profile in the food ingredients space as others, a challenge that EverGrain is now tackling. Officially introduced in 2020 after a multi-year investment by AB InBev, EverGrain is looking at new ways to create unique plant-based ingredients from barley, with a commitment to sustainability through upcycling. In this podcast, Jacqueline Hochreiter, global director of strategy and sustainability with EverGrain, delves into the organization’s path to market, including the entrepreneurial spirit of the founding team and their desire to make barley ‘cool’ again. Tune in to hear more about: Defining ‘upcycling’ and its ability to shap

Globally, the digestive health market is growing rapidly, fuelled by consumer demand for innovative, natural solutions for gut wellness. While gut health and the microbiome have been trending in the nutraceutical industry for many years, the growth in the market accelerated incrementally during the global pandemic. Consumers increasingly understand the connection between digestive health and whole body wellbeing, and are looking for ways to bolster their immune resilience, mental performance and much more—all by focusing on the gut. This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on the opportunities in the digestive health market, including whitespace, regulatory challenges, and consumer demands. Tune in to hear more about: Expected growth rates for the digestive health space overall, and the probiotics and microbiome markets in particular. Important considerations around consumer messaging and communication strategies. Regulatory concerns and what to expect in the years ahead. Consumer understanding of the intercon

Exploring transitions and intersections of the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.   The pharma and nutra industries are increasingly merging, adopting aspects of the other to meet consumer demands for solutions for health. Pharma companies are entering the health and nutrition space and vice versa. To understand more about this pharma to nutra transition and how it is impacting the nutraceutical industry, we talked to Dilip Gosh, the principal consultant at NutriConnect in Australia.   Tune in to hear more about:  How nutraceuticals are being reshaped and linked to the pharma industry   The market dynamics and drivers for the pharma to nutra transition   How emerging markets are expanding into this fast-growing space and insights about market perspective, consumer and branding   Scope overview on the current pharma ‘high-risk, high-margin’ business model to ‘low-cost, high-volume’ nutra business, and the ‘blockbuster’ concept   The regulato

As Nutrition Business Journal reports global supplement sales hit US$167.49 billion in 2021, editor Rick Polito offers more insight on market drivers and the road ahead. Across multiple industries, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated trends and caused tremendous change in market approaches. In the food supplement space, sales grew faster than expected in nearly every market, driven by an interest in immune support, greater understanding of the gut-immune connection, and discussion of the critical role of baseline nutrition to resilience. Quantifying that growth and projecting what the future holds can be challenging; fortunately, the team at Nutrition Business Journal has experience tracking the sector, and looking for the trend patterns. In this podcast, Rick Polito, editor in chief and lead author of NBJ’s new Global Supplement Business report, offers context around the growth patterns and what to expect next. Tune in to hear more about: Why there were such variations in growth rates between the European, Asi

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Mental wellbeing, sustainability, and increased demand for personalisation of supplements and nutraceuticals will drive industry growth in the year ahead. Whatever the market, wherever folks are based, there’s a great sense of relief to put 2021 in the rearview mirror and turn to the opportunities and adventures that lie ahead. The nutraceuticals community saw tremendous growth with consumers turning to natural solutions for health and wellness, and communities around the world addressing challenges around sustainability, supply chain sourcing, and delivering efficacious products to market. But how will that impact the road ahead? In this year-end wrap-up, Heather Granato, vice president of content at Vitafoods, offers insights on the whitespace opportunities that will foster growth in the nutraceutical industry in the coming year, with predictions from across the global community. Tune in to hear more about: Personalised nutrition Sustainability and the supply chain Connecting directly with consumers Gut hea

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Awareness of the gut-immune connection, desire for alternative delivery systems—gummies!—and confronting supply chain challenges impacted the nutraceutical industry in the past year. While the pandemic wreaked havoc throughout the year, the nutraceuticals industry realized tremendous growth and investment. Consumers and the media explored the importance of boosting baseline nutritional status, while product formulators sought new ways to deliver efficacious levels of ingredients through new delivery formats. Even the supply chain challenges spoke to the global desire for natural products and underscored the importance of transparency in production and sourcing. In this year-end wrap-up, Heather Granato, vice president of content at Vitafoods, looks back on some of the top issues that impacted the nutraceuticals community in 2021, with added context from industry experts. Tune in to hear more about: Shifts in approaches to work and in-person gatherings Interest in active nutrition and general wellness Immune h

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December 

Welcome to our December