This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on bone and health, including market growth, innovations and opportunities.

Tune in to hear more!

 Guests:

·       Monica Gomez, marketing manager at Bioiberica

·       Xavier Berger, global market manager,joint and mobility at Gnosis by Lesaffre

Hyperlink to mentioned resources:

• Grand View Research
• Vitafoods Insights thematic panel discussions
• Vitafoods Insights industry reports

Increasing calls for transparency in the supply chain are driving brands and suppliers into greater collaboration and dialogue around sourcing.

Driven by regulatory requirements, consumer demand, and myriad other influences, companies are seeking ways to optimize how they collect and share information. As part of Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo Europe, an expert panel discussed the opportunities for the ways companies can optimize the way they collect and share information around sustainability and sourcing. In this podcast version, we share the insights of Juliette Barre, director of enterprise sales at Sourcemap; João Brites, director of growth and innovation at HowGood; Dan McGlynn, senior account executive at TraceGains; and Miranda Murphy, principal consultant at Sedex

Tune in to hear more about: 

• What companies need to do to ensure they can meet regulatory requirements around the globe.
• Understanding the biggest risk in responsible sourcing, and how companies should be managing those risks.
• Exploring the ‘say-do’ gap with consumers, and understanding the right way to communicate about sustainability.
• Questions to ask about tech solutions when making the decision to use those tools to enhance sustainability reporting.

Guests: 

• Juliette Barre, director of enterprise sales, Sourcemap
• João Brites, director of growth and innovation, HowGood
• Dan McGlynn, senior account executive, TraceGains
• Miranda Murphy, principal consultant, Sedex

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This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on women's health, including market growth, trends and opportunities, but also its challenges and industry concerns, such as gender parity. 

Women represent the primary consumer group with purchasing behaviour power, yet most nutraceuticals' focus is male. How can the nutraceutical industry address the challenges behind women's health? What are the opportunities for this market to grow? Why should stakeholders pay better attention to women's health? Tune in to hear more!

Guest 

• Lorena Carboni, senior scientific communications specialist, Genosis by Lesaffre

Featured voices

• Heather Granato, VP of sustainability & partnerships, food EMEA at Informa Markets and President at Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN)
• Dr Annie George, head of science & research, Biotropics Malaysia 
• Kriti Chaudhary, head – business development, Vedic Lifesciences 
• Nyx Chong, business development & marketing lead APAC, Kyowa Hakko Bio Singapore

Hyperlink to mentioned resources:

• Grand View Research
• Vitafoods Asia 2022 panel video: Addressing gender parity in science & research
• Vitafoods Insights thematic panel discussions
• Vitafoods Insights industry reports

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Consumers are realizing ‘what’s good for the planet is good for me,’ and adjusting their consumption patterns accordingly; sustainability is a requirement for ‘healthy’ products.

This holistic view of sustainability means companies have an opportunity to embed sustainability into every aspect of their products—from ideation and sourcing through go-to-market strategy and messaging. Understanding which aspects of sustainability resonate most strongly with consumers can ensure brands are mindful of their footprint on the planet, and can ensure products meet the demands of a changing marketplace. In this podcast, Julie Johnson of HealthFocus International explores consumer attitudes and actions towards the environment and sustainability, and what to expect across the globe in the healthy products marketplace.

Tune in to hear more about: 

• Why the global omega-3 market is ripe for change, and the potential positives on the climate.
• How companies can assess their full lifecycle impact to determine their sustainability footprint.
• Inspirational concepts around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and opportunities for firms to align their business strategy for a net positive result.
• Consumer engagement strategies and the broad appeal of omega-3s to all ages.

Guest: Julie Johnson, general manager, HealthFocus International

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Consumers’ growing awareness and proactive measures to boost their immune systems have been key drivers for the increased demand for immunity-related supplements.

The immune health and supplements market interest are on the rise, with proactive and preventive health being of great concern for consumers looking to boost overall immunity and holistic health short- and long-term. This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on immune health, including market growth, drivers and trends. Tune in to hear more! 

Guest

• Antoine Vanhove, product manager at Gnosis by Lesaffre 

Featured voices

• Emma Schofield, associate director for food science at Mintel
• Alwine Kardinaal, expertise leader in nutrition and health at NIZO
• Mike Hughes, head of research & insight at FMCG Gurus
• Nicole Jansen, team manager insights & innovation at Innova Market Insights

Hyperlink to mentioned sources: 

• Grand View Research
• 2021 – 2022: Industry Reflections & Predictions – The Vitafoods Insights Podcast
• Vitafoods Asia 2022:
• Mike Hughes’ presentation: Proactive health in an era of increased health consciousness in Asia-Pacific 
• Nicole Jansen’s presentation: Health & wellness trends: Reductionism, naturalism and functionalism 
• Vitafoods Insights thematic panel discussions
• Vitafoods Insights industry reports

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While the health benefits of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids are increasingly recognised, the challenges posed by sourcing exclusively from fish are also on the radar, opening up opportunities for innovation.

In fact, these long-chain omega-3s come to the fish themselves via algae, which has prompted great interest over years in how algal production could be optimised to deliver these beneficial health ingredients in a more sustainable way. Over the past five years, Vaxa has worked to take advantage of power from the Hellisheidi Power Station in Iceland to power a unique, closed-loop, controlled aquaculture facility. The indoor growth platform uses machine learning technology for controlled, scaleable, fresh microalgae production. This summer, Vaxa launched a consumer products division—Örlo Nutrition; the name is derived from a unique combination of Icelandic words: Örlog meaning ‘fate’ (fortune, destiny) and Ör derived from ‘micro.’ In this podcast, Corrina Bellizzi shares more about Vaxa’s journey, the sustainability story, and the potential for growth in this market.

Tune in to hear more about: 

• Why the global omega-3 market is ripe for change, and the potential positives on the climate.
• How companies can assess their full lifecycle impact to determine their sustainability footprint.
• Inspirational concepts around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and opportunities for firms to align their business strategy for a net positive result.
• Consumer engagement strategies and the broad appeal of omega-3s to all ages.

Guest: Corrina Bellizzi, head of sales & marketing, Örlo Nutrition

Click here to listen to our other Sustainability Series podcast episodes.

If you like the show, make sure to subscribe and follow the Vitafoods Insights podcast. Feel free to also recommend the show to a friend who you think would enjoy it.

Botanicals’ increased consumer demand, sustainability and supply chain considerations and market constraints.

Rich in antioxidants and phenolic compounds, botanicals continue to spark consumer interest and market growth. This month, Vitafoods Insights focuses on botanicals, including market growth, innovation, and supply chain and climate change challenges.

Feature voices:

·       David Foreman, The Herbal Pharmacist®

·       Sam Zheng, Huisong Pharmaceuticals

·       Tarun Prajapati, Cultivator Natural Products

Hyperlink to mentioned sources:

·       Grand View Research

·       Future Market Insights

·       Nutritional Outlook

·       NutraIngredients USA

·       Vitafoods Insights thematic panel discussions

·       Vitafoods Insights industry reports

Defining sustainability across the sports nutrition sector means considering issues from upcycling and human rights into packaging and inspiration in research.

Consumers across the globe are taking more of an interest in a healthy and active lifestyle, often fuelled by the use of sports nutrition products. How this aligns to the concurrent growth in sustainability and transparent sourcing is a critical issue for the sports nutrition industry to grow long-term. The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) is the voice of the responsible sports nutrition sector in Europe, and recently rolled out its ‘Lifting the Planet’ sustainability pledge. Encompassing commitments around clean energy transition, circular packaging, sustainable ingredient sourcing, and much more, the move solidifies ESSNA’s desire to accelerate the industry’s transition to sustainability. In this podcast, Terence O’Rorke, business development manager at LGC Assure and a vice chair of ESSNA, speaks to the role of sustainability in the sports and active nutrition industry, and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Steps that the sports nutrition industry is taking to reduce its environmental footprint.
• The potential for alternative proteins to support the health and sustainability needs of consumers.
• What the sustainability focus on diversity and inclusion means to serving female athletes.
• Considerations around responsible sourcing in a global market.

Guest: Terence O’Rorke, vice chair, European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA)

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