Vitafoods Insights Podcast

There’s a diet for everyone these days, and health-conscious consumers are constantly testing out different eating habits. When it comes to athletes, there are serious considerations to think about when it comes to energy, preserving fat stores, boosting endurance and staying in shape. The Ketogenic diet has been in the spotlight in recent years with proven benefits. However, a sound understanding of how ketosis occurs in the body is essential for understanding the fine balance of the Ketogenic diet. Ongoing research has generated awareness about the Ketogenic diet’s benefit for endurance athletes in particular. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, talks to Dr Stephen Burns, associate professor at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, about the construction of a Keto diet, the science behind ketosis and the benefit for athletes.

Vitamin K2 is a standout nutrient because it helps the body to properly utilise calcium, supporting bone and cardiovascular health simultaneously. By activating proteins already present in the body, Vitamin K2 binds calcium to the bone mineral matrix, while also inhibiting calcium from depositing in arteries and soft tissues. K2 has been show to promote arterial flexibility and even improve stiffness, the leading health concern for men and women alike. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, talks to Chris Speed, senior VP of global sales and marketing at NattoPharma about Vitamin K2 and its proven benefits to support bone and heart health.

Personalised nutrition is drawing global attention, driving interesting and innovative solutions to meet market demand. The different regions will position personalised nutrition according to demographic particulars and limitations. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, chats to Thomas Hayes, analyst at Lux Research, about how the personalised nutrition market across the APAC region, trends driving the market, projects gaining traction and the key challenges that companies face. Interested in more? Thomas Hayes will be speaking at the https://www.vitafoodsasia.com/en/conference.html (2019 Vitafoods Asia Conference) on the topic of new opportuties for the personalised nutrition market, especially in light of how nutrition, microbiome and disease will shift the healthcare paradigm. Click here to https://www.vitafoodsasia.com/en/conference/personalised-nutrition.html (view) the program and resigter for the conference.

Stress management in particular has evolved to be a top health concern, especially as experts realise the serious long-term consequences when stress is left untreated. Plant ingredients are increasingly of interest to consumers and formulators alike thanks to their proven health benefits. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, talks to herbal pharmacist, David Foreman about emerging ingredients and booming potential for stress management products. David will also be speaking at Vitafoods Asia on clinically-researched ingredients for stress and recommended formulation. Interested in more? David Foreman will be speaking at the https://www.vitafoodsasia.com/en/conference.html (2019 Vitafoods Asia Conference) on the topic of stress ingredients and formulation for the mentall wellness market. Click here to https://www.vitafoodsasia.com/en/conference/mental-wellbeing.html (view )the program and resigter for the conference. 

A dynamic ecosystem of good bacteria lives on our skin – making up the skin microbiome. With an increase in cases of conditions like sensitive skin, dermatitis, adult acne and eczema, consumers and researchers alike are looking for solutions to manage these cases and bring the skin microbiome back to a balanced state. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, talks to Paula Simpson, skin microbiome author and founder at Nutribloom Consulting, about the key areas of interest and growth for the skin health market, the commercial opportunities, and the research driving the connection between the skin, prebiotics and probiotics. If you’re interested to know more, Paula Simpson’s new https://paulasimpson.com/book (book) is sure to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the skin microbiome.

CBD is dominating worldwide attention, and while companies big and small are looking to commercialise on the opportunity, regulatory bodies have put the brakes on until full understanding and accompanying laws have been established which has delayed companies in accelerating CBD products to market. An understanding of the regulatory landscape is essential for companies looking to launch CBD products in the dietary supplements and functional foods sectors. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, and Elba Manzanilla Zapata, senior legal analyst at CBD-Intel, investigate regulation as it stands, the implications of current and future status, finer authorisation procedures, and the key considerations for businesses in the CBD space.

Curcumin is a long-loved ingredient, appreciated for its various human health benefits – however, challenges of bioavailability and poor absorption limit its potential. DolCas-Tenshi Bioceuticals believe they have developed a next-generation curcumin with features that set it apart from its current competitors. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, talks to Dr Shavon Jackson-Michel, director of medical and scientific affairs at DolCas-Tensi Bioceuticals, about Curcugen – highlighting key features and preclinical data.

In recent years, nutraceutical companies have been upping their investment in clinical trials to improve the research, quality and science behind their product or ingredient. Leaders in the clinical trials space predict that human challenge models will be in favour over traditional human field studies, because they entail a natural exposure to pathogens and are more time effective. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, talks to Alwine Kardinaal, expertise group leader of health & nutrition at NIZO, about the potential for human challenge models, why they are of interest to nutraceutical manufacturers and what production of test products in clinical trials could look like. 

Consumers worldwide are taking control of their health, which has led them to actively seek out foods, beverages and supplements that can do as much for them as possible. From immune, digestive and heart health to sports nutrition, beauty and personalised nutrition – they’re looking for it all. The nutraceuticals industry continues to innovate to meet consumer demand and deliver functional solutions. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, talks to Dr Laura Collins, business development manager at Kerry, about proactive health for consumers and how it’s shaping product development in the food, beverage and supplement space. We delve into trends across the market, innovation in the functional product category and identify some of the top health benefits consumers are seeking out.

In an industry driven by consumer demand, the right technological support with be key to delivering transparency across the supply chain, and securing long-term trust and loyalty to the industry. Inspecto, an Israel-based company, is developing a nanoscale portable device that detects early detection of food contaminants—giving supply chain players and consumers the power to know exactly what’s in their food. Farmers, food producers, distriubutors, regulators and end consumers can all benefit from contamination detection technology. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, and Avner Avidan, Inspecto CEO, talk about the intricate technology built into Inspecto’s device, as well as the industry’s greater food safety challenges.

Another year of Vitafoods Europe success has come and gone. This year’s show opened the doors to over 1,300 businesses and over 22,000 visitors. Each year reflects the industry’s areas of growth, consumer interest and the direction of science and innovation. Charlotte Bastiaanse, editor at Vitafoods Insights, and Heather Granato, Vice President of Content, Health & Nutrition, delve into the top trends at Vitafoods Europe.

Through the years and presence in many markets worldwide, we have seen time and time again, that nutraceuticals stability is more of a bonus, than a standard, says PharmaLinea chairman & founder, Blaž Gorjup. To classify a product as stable, it must proven that ingredients stated on the label are also present in those very quantities at the end of the shelf life, ready to deliver the promised benefit to the consumer. In reality, in independent consumer tests performed by organisations such as Consumerlab.com, up to 40% of tested products failed. The primary reason being products containing less of the main ingredient than it was claimed on the label. Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, and Blaž Gorjup talk through stability challenges and where the wheels of change are already in motion.

Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor for Vitafoods Insights, and Troy Norcross, CEO and co-founder of Blockchain Rookies, dive into what blockchain is and how the technology could support sustainability and transparency demands of the health and nutrition industry. Interested in this topic? Join us at https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/welcome.html (Vitafoods Europe 2019) for the https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/education-programme.html (Education Programme) Summit detailshttps://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/education-programme/sustainability-and-traceability-summit.html (Sustainability and Traceability: Making it Work for You)Tuesday 7 May, 10:00-13:00 Session detailsAchieving maximum traceability with blockchain: Outlining the opportunities for a more sustainable food industry Outlining the benefits of blockchain and providing real world examples    Determining if blockchain is the right solution for your sustainability and trackability efforts 

Product developers dissect food ingredients in the quest to find the next best sugar, protein and grain substitute but are they doing more harm than good? Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor of Vitafoods Insights, talks to Margie Traxler, founder at Grain-Free Mamas, about the realities of using isolates in food products and where the market needs to explore further.

Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are important bioactive compounds that promote and maintain health from birth through early life by supporting the development of a healthy microbiome. We interviewed Ratna Mukherjea, Ph.D., Technical Fellow, and Technology & Innovation Leader-Human Milk Oligosaccharides, Nutrition & Health -DowDuPont Specialty Products (DuPont) Division, to learn more about the latest research and applications for HMOs in early life nutrition.

Marion Schumacher, content manager at Vitafoods talks to Dilip Ghosh, director at Nutriconnect, about the changes and driving forces of the personalised nutrition market. Consumer needs, industry perception and demand is creating new opportunities for this growing sector, but also presenting challenges for industry movers and shakers to tackle.

Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor of Vitaoods Insights, talks to Clare Panchoo (commercial director EMEA, Evolva) and Johannes Haerle (senior technical manager, Evolva) about the changing landscape of the dietary supplement market. Issues of transparency, new delivery form technology, health claims, clinical trials, changing demands and emerging markets are all under the spotlight in this podcast.

Charlotte Bastiaanse, Associate editor of Vitafoods Insights, and Dr Julia Wiebe, R&D director, delve into the science behind Nektium’s new flagship ingredient, Zynamite. Developed as a natural caffeine alternative for the sports nutrition and cognitive markets, Dr Wiebe talks through building the study and the clinical trial findings that led to product development.

Charlotte Bastiaanse, editor of Vitafoods Insights, and Mike Hughes, head of research and insight at FMCG Gurus discuss how changing dietary habits are driving demand for alternative proteins, as well as highlight the key barriers and challenges for the protein market. Interested in this topic? Join us at https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/welcome.html (Vitafoods Europe 2019) for the https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/education-programme.html (Education Programme) Summit detailshttps://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/education-programme/alternative-proteins.html (Protein innovation: Consumers driving growth)Wednesday 8 May, 10:00-13:00Session detailsAlternative protein sources: current and future market trends within the food, drink and nutritional supplement space Outlining consumer attitudes and behaviours when it comes to alternative protein sources Understanding what key barriers and opportunities exist when it comes to positioning products around alternative protein sources   Identifying

Charlotte Bastiaanse, associate editor at Vitafoods Insights, and Jeff Hilton, partner and co-founder at BrandHive, discuss the evolution of the consumer and identify strategies for brands looking to keep up with the change. Interested in this topic? Join us at https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/welcome.html (Vitafoods Europe 2019) for the https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/education-programme.html (Education Programme) Summit details https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/education-programme/closer-to-digital-consumers-insights-and-marketing-strategies.html (Closer to your digital consumers: Insights and marketing strategies) Thursday 9 May, 10:00-13:00 Session details Navigating the digital marketing landscape Evaluating how the omnichannel has changed how brands reach consumers Exploring why smart marketers are adopting a digital first communication strategy What are the benefits for brands in adopting a digital first model and what does this mean for brands?