Industry News Roundup - October 2024

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Kemin Highlights Groundbreaking Study on FloraGLO Lutein and OPTISHARP Natural Zeaxanthin for Maternal and Infant Health
Kemin announced a newly published study on the use of FloraGLO Lutein and OPTISHARP Natural Zeaxanthin in prenatal supplements, showing that carotenoid levels improve for both mothers and their newborn infants.
Key findings:

Efficacy of FloraGLO Lutein and OPTISHARP Natural Zeaxanthin supplementation in significantly increasing maternal and infant carotenoid levels
Safety of FloraGLO Lutein and OPTISHARP Natural Zeaxanthin in prenatal supplementation
Improved foveal maturity in infants from supplemented mothers, a marker of ocular development and function

Collagen Peptide Nutraceutical Slashes Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes
Rousselot performed a clinical study on Nextida GC. The functional ingredient — on average — reduces the post-meal blood glucose spike by 42%. This trend was seen when adults consumed the functional ingredient 30 minutes before a meal.

Gateway Health Alliances’ Weight Management Ingredients Boost GLP-1 by More Than 50%
Two patented dietary supplement ingredients from Gateway Health Alliances significantly increased GLP-1 levels, reduced body weight, and improved metabolic biomarkers in a 12-week clinical study involving 90 overweight or obese subjects. Dyglomera and CQR-300 increased GLP-1 blood levels by 68% and 56%, respectively, after 12 weeks, while reducing body weight by 17% and 14%.

Hibiscus-Lemon Verbena Extract Shows Weight Management Potential
A blend of extracts from lemon verbena and hibiscus may help slash body weight by over 3.4% in three months in the absence of diet and exercise, says a new study using Metabolaid, formulated by Monteloeder, S.L. subsidiary SuanNutra.

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Nexira’s Cognivia Features in Solaray’s Cognitive Health-Boosting Formula, SharpMind Memory
Dietary supplement company Solaray has added a novel supplement to its repertoire that contains Nexira’s Cognivia. Cognivia is a clinically studied sage blend, which has been observed to support memory in a range of ways. SharpMind MEMORY (a herbal and mushroom blend designed to enhance working memory and overall cognitive function) will add to Solaray’s SharpMind nootropic line, which focuses on providing consumers with targeted solutions to improve cognitive health.

Monteloeder Debuts Cognitive Health-Boosting Nootropic, MINDREVIVE
Monteloeder has launched its novel cognition-supporting nutraceutical, MINDREVIVE. The Suannutra subsidiary’s nootropic functional ingredient blend contains a sage, Japanese pagoda tree, and rutin extract, and is suitable for those looking to enhance their short-term memory and cognitive performance.

PLT Health Solutions Launches New Ingredient for Men’s Sexual Health
PLT Health Solutions has announced the launch of TestFACTOR Sexual Wellness & Longevity, a groundbreaking new sexual health ingredient for global markets. Comprising two standardized botanical extracts with a rich Ayurvedic history — East Indian Globe Thistle (Spaeranthus indicus) and Mango Tree Bark (Mangifera indica) – this innovative and multi-patented ingredient has been shown to increase both Free and Total Testosterone in men across four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical studies.

Happy Aging Introduces Flagship Healthy Aging Ingestible and Biological Age Test
Newly launched beauty-from-within wellness brand Happy Aging has debuted two nutrition products designed to support healthy aging — the NAD+ Longevity Shot and the Biological Age Test. Co-founded by entrepreneur and wellness advocate Martha Graeff and Harvard-trained, triple board-certified longevity expert Dr. Daniel Yadegar, Happy Aging aims to “redefine the narrative surrounding aging.” The brand addresses longevity holistically from a “pro-aging” perspective.

ADM and Biohm Health team up to Launch Microbiome-Targeting Women’s Health Ingredient
Biohm Health has launched a targeted microbiome formulation for women in partnership with nutraceutical giant, ADM. The targeted gut health ingredient, Vivifem, is a combination of pre-, pro-, and postbiotics and is designed to help women age healthily. To create this functional ingredient, ADM utilized Biohm Technologies’ Symbiont AI platform, which takes a systematic approach to ingredient formulation. Biohm’s platform aims to facilitate successful ingredient discovery and selection through machine learning, creating targeted and effective solutions for a variety of health indications.

Gencor & Gnosis by Lesaffre Present Fermented Bioactive Rhodiola Alternative
At SupplySide West, Gencor showcased Landkind Pure Salidroside. The ingredient is developed by Gnosis by Lesaffre in a fermentation process that bypasses the need to harvest endangered Rhodiola species. The first fermented salidroside bioactive has clinical data to support its efficacy in sports nutrition. Gencor recently partnered with Gnosis by Lesaffre to distribute Landkind Pure Salidroside in the US.

Other New Launches Presented at Supply Side West 2024

FrieslandCampina showcased Biotis DHA Flex Powders, Biotic Fermentis, Biotis GOS, Biotis Lactoferrin for gut, brain, and immune system
Kaneka Probiotics presented KABP with shown potential to support hormone balance through slowing down estrogen decline, L. gasseri KABP 064, designed to support and restore the natural balance of the healthy vaginal microbiota, supporting urinary tract health, KABP – Baby Colic for infant health, and L. plantarum KABP 51, clinically shown to promote modest reductions in weight, body fat, and waist circumference
RFI Ingredients showcased ProGo bioactive-peptide mix for improved metabolic efficiency
Pharmactive presented Plasys300 for men’s prostate and bladder health support
Activ’Inside presented Belight3 for the reduction of hyperpigmentation and dark spots caused by aging and UV exposure

partnerships, M&A.

Sanofi in Discussions to Sell a Controlling Stake in Opella
Sanofi has entered negotiations with CD&R to potentially sell a 50% controlling stake in Opella, its consumer healthcare division. Opella, the world’s third-largest OTC and supplements company, operates across 100 countries with over 11,000 employees, 13 manufacturing sites, and four R&D centers. Its portfolio includes major brands like Allegra, Doliprane, and Icy Hot, reaching over half a billion consumers globally.

Bayer Partners with Innovative Hormone Monitoring Device Start-up
Bayer announced a partnership with Impli, a deep-tech start-up focused on women’s health, to develop the first real-time hormone monitoring device aimed at improving fertility. This collaboration, following Impli’s win in Bayer’s innovation challenge, grants Impli access to Bayer’s global innovation network to advance early-stage research in hormone monitoring applications.

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ADM Unveils New Nutritional Solutions Platform for GLP-1 and AOM Users
ADM unveiled its supportive solutions platform for users of GLP-1 and other anti-obesity medications (AOMs). The solutions platform leverages in-depth scientific research and market analysis and utilizes ADM’s ingredient resources and comprehensive product development capabilities and supports the growing need for personalized nutrition for consumers using or discontinuing AOMs.

Evvy Raises Profile of the Vaginal Microbiome
Start-up Evvy is unlocking precision healthcare for women with a single swab that tests for over 700 vaginal bacteria and fungi. The company conducted a small pilot program with a clinic in New York showing that stratifying conditions led to more effective treatment of symptoms and shifted people to a more protective microbiome that hopefully prevented recurrence. After testing, Evvy works by linking with providers to offer women options to protect, maintain and treat vaginal health issues using medical-grade ingredients most likely to improve an individual’s microbiome and symptoms.

other market data.

Mood & Brain Health are Top of Mind for Consumers
Mood and brain health supplements were among the fastest-growing supplement categories in 2023, with even higher growth forecasted for 2024. Since 2019, the market has expanded from $1.02 billion to $1.53 billion in 2023, largely driven by a 22% surge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mood and mental health supplements saw 6.9% growth in 2023 and are expected to grow another 7.3% in 2024. Brain health supplements ranked third in 2023 but are expected to lead in 2024 with growth projected to rise from 6.3% to 7.7%, setting the stage for a nearly $2 billion market by 2026.

Unilever Sees a Strong Growth in Q3 2024
Unilever reported flat turnover at €15.2 billion ($16.5 billion) in Q3 2024, with a 4.5% underlying sales growth amid slower market growth. Volume increased by 3.6%, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth, while price increases moderated.

Beauty & Wellbeing: Contributing 21% of turnover, this segment saw a 6.7% sales increase, driven by strong volume (+5.7%) and modest price growth (+0.9%). Health & Wellbeing and Prestige Beauty achieved double-digit growth, though US and China market slowdowns affected Prestige. Liquid IV and Olly supplements performed particularly well.
Personal Care: This category, making up 22% of turnover, grew by 4.4%, with 3.1% from volume growth.

Brandwatch Reveals Consumer Trends in the Health and Wellness Industry
From August 2023 to July 2024, over 42 million unique voices generated 195 million health-related mentions online. Key trends include:

Social Media Engagement: Health brands post actively on platforms, with high engagement on Instagram (7.83%) and increased discussions on Reddit.
Sleep and Stress: Negative sentiment dominates online sleep and stress discussions. Mentions of “cortisol” and magnesium for sleep have surged, and “sleep tourism” is expected to grow by 8%.
AI in Health and Self-Diagnosis: Conversations on AI for health have risen by 25%, with self-diagnosis using AI tools up by 50%. However, 90% of these mentions are negative, due to concerns over misinformation.
Women’s Health: Conversations on women’s health, particularly endometriosis, are growing but remain largely negative in sentiment.

Interest in topics like doomscrolling, longevity, and using social media for health information continues to rise, reflecting evolving consumer behaviors in online health discussions.

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Blood glucose management trend in supplements

Recently, in more advanced markets, the blood glucose supplement segment has started to develop with new launches.

The rise of nootropics

As cognitive performance becomes more important, nutraceutical products based on nootropic ingredients are on the rise.

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Industry News Roundup – October 2024

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new launches.

partnerships, M&A.

technology.

other market data.

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Blood glucose management trend in supplements

The rise of nootropics

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