Achieving holistic wellness begins with the immune system– our body’s defense against illness. Consumers understand this, and are increasingly turning to nutrition and healthy lifestyle products to support their immune health. According to new global research, nearly two thirds (63%) chose immune system support, ahead of bone and joint health, digestive health, improved energy, and Continue reading…
Research Shows Growth Opportunities in Immune Health Market
For manufacturers and brands, the immune health market is rich with opportunities for innovation. Products, especially those with multiple healthful benefits, that speak to consumers’ almost universal desire to maintain their health are important for both manufacturers and for the consumer. With health being a priority, consumers are looking for products that can actively improve Continue reading…
Overlooked Opportunity: Sports Nutrition for Women
If you’re a health and fitness-minded woman, whether or not you’re a serious athlete, nutrition is never far from mind. A myriad of diets and lifestyles are available, seemingly targeted at women striving to balance what they eat with the calorie burn of their workout. But in the quest to eat ‘right’ to ensure performance, Continue reading…
An Under-Served Market: Sports Nutrition for Healthy Aging
It’s well-known that lifestyle choices like following an anti-aging diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and minimizing stress are helping to extend life expectancy.[1] As health and longevity continue to improve, more older adults are taking an active role in maintaining fitness. These ‘active lifestylers’ range from casual gym-goers to participants in competitive events Continue reading…
[Infographic] The Evolving Sports Nutrition Market
The global sports nutrition market is growing. In 2019, it was worth $17 billion, and is forecast to reach $21 billion by 2023 . Growth is fueled by a widening customer base that now includes not only professional athletes and bodybuilders, but also women, older adults, casual gym-goers, and weekend warriors. Add in bicyclists and Continue reading…
Five Sports Nutrition Trends
Sports nutrition was once a niche category – the exclusive domain of elite athletes and bodybuilders. Not anymore. Today’s sports nutrition trends show a consumer is more likely to be a casual gym-goer downing an isotonic beverage after a brief weekly work-out. This mainstreaming process has driven phenomenal growth in the category. Between 2004 and Continue reading…
Top Trends For Healthy Kids Beverages
With more parents invested in their children’s diet, functional ingredients are quickly becoming a go-to source for healthy kids beverages. Why? Healthy kids beverages that offer added benefits can be a easy and accessible format for on-the-go families. The challenge? Healthy beverages can be hard to find, as many are loaded with “no-no” ingredients like Continue reading…
The Beverage Innovation Age Gap – How Functional Ingredients Can Close It
The global beverage market is booming. It currently has an estimated value of nearly $850 billion, with the market expected to grow by 12% and predicted to surpass $1 trillion in value by 2022. And with a large market comes opportunity for beverage innovation. The category includes carbonated soft drinks, functional beverages, sports drinks, fruit beverages Continue reading…
Dietary Supplements & Functional Foods: Blurring Lines
What’s the difference between dietary supplements vs. functional foods and beverages? Well, functional foods and beverages are becoming more mainstream every year, with new products being launched that offer consumers a means of obtaining health benefits from the foods and beverages they consume daily. This growing industry, now valued at $253 billion globally, has dramatically Continue reading…
The Fast-Growing Functional Food Market
Today’s global functional food and beverage market is a fast-growing category and is valued at $253 billion. Food now stands alongside beverages and supplements as key delivery system for functional ingredients. In fact, 30% of people consume functional foods at least once per week.[1] For manufacturers, it’s important to understand the reasons why consumers turn Continue reading…
Innovation Opportunities In Functional Beverages
Consumers have evolved their approach to achieving health and wellness goals by turning to functional foods and beverages that can deliver specific health benefits. In fact, 55% of consumers think that food or drinks can have the same or better health benefits as prescription medications.[1] Specifically,consumers are seeking immune health benefits from their functional beverages. Continue reading…