Market Reports

Real-time monitoring of pharmaceutical coatings by optical coherence tomography (OCT)

The coating process is the last step of tablet production and thus influences some of the critical quality attributes (CQAs) of these oral solid dosage forms. RCPE's Stephan Sacher, Senior scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Matthias Wolfgang, Scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Anna Peter, Scientist, Process and Manufacturing Science, Sandra Stranzinger, Senior scientist, Advanced Products and Delivery, and Johannes Khinast, CEO and Scientific Director, explain

Ultrasonic-assisted extraction offers groundbreaking benefits for the medicinal mushroom industry

KÄÄPÄ Biotech's Doug Brunson, May Almog and Peter Petros explain the application and benefits of using ultrasonic-assisted extraction as a way to optimise the bioavailability of mushroom extracts

Probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics: the revolubiome is under way

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, we should keep in mind that times of crisis often accelerate trends such as transparency, sustainability and personalisation, which positively shape the way we consume food, beverages and dietary supplements, notes Grégory Dubourg, CEO and founder, Nutrikéo

HMB plus vitamin D3 improves muscle function in older adults without exercise

Larry Kolb, President, TSI USA, presents the results of a 12-month, NIH-funded study that demonstrates how hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) combined with vitamin D3 can improve muscle function in older adults who do not concurrently exercise

Exploiting the invisible agents of change

Having announced a new business strategy, Gnosis by Lesaffre, which uses micro-organisms to create solutions for human health and well-being, now offers a comprehensive and complementary portfolio of human health capabilities. Dr Kevin Robinson spoke to Philippe Caillat, Global Marketing Director, and Marc Philouze, General Manager, to find out more

Immune system boosters that pack a punch

Dietary fibre plays an important role in promoting a biodiverse intestinal microbiome, which, in turn, helps to support the immune system

The role of adaptogens in the prophylaxis and treatment of viral respiratory infections

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to biomedical sciences, such as the development of effective therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of acute viral and stress-induced diseases. Adaptogens are a class of botanicals that offer promise in the prevention and adjunctive treatment of acute viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2

Optimising hydrolat extraction from aromatic plants

Maintaining the quality and naturalness of traditionally produced floral waters by stabilising them with modern green technology

Living better: supporting consumers with responsible product design and trend-driven supplement innovation

Recent months have seen unprecedented disruption as people form new habits and the global agenda influences how many view health and nutrition, reports Stephane Vouche, Marketing Manager, Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients

Manufacturing pressure accelerates move to fully formulated film coatings

Why now is the right time to change to a leaner system, explains Colorcon's Dr Jason Teckoe, Technical Director, EMEA

Get set for the Vitafoods Virtual Expo and Summit

On the eve of the new-style digital event, Dr Kevin Robinson caught up with Chris Lee, Managing Director, Health & Nutrition Network, Europe, at Informa Markets, to find out more

The food and beverage consumer of the future: nutraceuticals and sports nutrition

Natalie Drake and Chris Whiting, Category Managers at Synergy Flavours, predict how buying behaviours will evolve as a result of the global pandemic and its impact

Outsourcing firms adapt quickly to unprecedented demand during pandemic

As the UK entered lockdown in March, sales of immunity boosting products skyrocketed, with consumers seeking to improve their health in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodney Steel, Chief Executive of the BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, discovers how members have dealt with the demand and asks what the future holds for the nutraceutical industry

A world of opportunity: how plant-based omega-3s can help to shape a healthy, sustainable future for all

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients for overall health and well-being. However, despite the widespread and accepted health benefits of omega-3s, it is estimated that less than 20% of the world’s population consumes the recommended daily intake of 250 mg/d.<sup>1</sup> Cosimo Palumbo, Dietary Supplement Segment Lead, DSM Nutritional Products, reports

Overcoming the excipient challenge with a multifunctional filler-binder

Dr Maj-Britt Cepok, Head of Business Development Pharma at BENEO, talks to Dr Kevin Robinson about trends in excipients and explains why the right filler-binder can make all the difference

Gut health and the inner defence system

Given the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, topics such as immunity and staying fit and healthy have all been brought even further to the front of consumers’ minds

Food for thought: how diet and supplementation can help fight dementia

Dr Morten Bryhn, Scientific Adviser at marine oil innovator, Epax, explains the potential of early intervention with omega-3 and carotenoids to help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease

Evaluating the uncertainty and future outlook of COVID-19

Coronavirus is resulting in brands having to re-evaluate their strategies for 2020 and beyond, something that will have major implications when it comes to issues such as new product development, marketing and advertising campaigns

Successful marketing of medicinal cannabis and cannabis-derived products: part I

Barbara Siebertz, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Special Projects, and Ute Hegener, Director, Regulatory Affairs at PharmaLex, discuss the current legal and marketing situation in Europe

Reading and understanding vendor-supplied tablet drawings

Understanding the tablet drawings supplied by tooling vendors is a meaningful way to learn more about your product, reports John Norman, Technical Service Representative, Natoli Engineering Company

Energising the cell’s powerhouse can benefit mental health

Studies show that the mitochondria-boosting supplement ingredient, MGCPQQ, can also help to improve stress, reduce fatigue and obtain better sleep, reports Dr Shoji Matsukawa, Vice President, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America

Why essential nutrients have never been more … essential

As the world attempts to navigate its way through the havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic, many lessons will have been learned: some good, some bad, reflects Professor David Richardson, Scientific Adviser, Council for Responsible Nutrition UK

Hemp and coffee proteins: a new paradigm for modern nutrition

In 2020, eating properly and in a sustainable manner is becoming increasingly complex, says Dr David Daguet, Scientific Director, Vidya Europe

Pycnogenol for men’s health: part I

Frank Schoenlau, PhD, Scientific Director at Horphag Research, presents a comprehensive literature review of the company’s French maritime pine bark extract and its applications in men’s health

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  2. The many healthy ageing benefits of black seed oil As time goes on, the mainstream cosmetic industry is increasingly dipping into the nutraceutical sector to find ways to extend our health span and, at the same time, look good while doing it. Dr Liki von Oppen-Bezalel, Business Development Director at TriNutra, reports
  3. Prebiotics: the answer to successful weight management The latest research and new product developments featuring prebiotics suggest that a diet containing these soluble fibres is important for weight management, reports Frederic Narbel, Managing Director, OptiBiotix
  4. Reading and understanding vendor-supplied tablet drawings Understanding the tablet drawings supplied by tooling vendors is a meaningful way to learn more about your product, reports John Norman, Technical Service Representative, Natoli Engineering Company
  5. Vitamin K2: organic synthesis vs fermentation Industry experts from the biggest K2 ingredient suppliers give their opinion on which manufacturing method a high-quality vendor should choose

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