Products promising to fill you up for longer loom large over the weight management market, but how does the science work, which products can support their claims, and which concepts are on the horizon.
The weight management market is estimated by some to be worth nearly $20bn. This presentation will chart the rise of the weight management sector, with special focus on dietary programs to achieve weight management, from Atkins to GI and Weight Watchers....
Hoodia was supposed to be the next big thing: A herbal extract with the potential to suppress appetite. But the science has not supported the hype. So where does the herbal extract industry go from here? Is hoodia finished or can we expect a comeback?...
The dietary supplement industry generates $25 billion in annual sales. But the internet is swimming in supplements touting weight management potential and legitimate products are being blighted by dubious internet offers - with many doubting the segment...
Meal replacements have received a positive opinion from EFSA, showing that weight management can succeed in the stringent EU health claims arena. Standards are different in the US. This session will look at how to build the science to substantiate a proposed...
Can a well-functioning immune system be measured? Or its enhancement? Can a specific nutrient be proven to benefit a cold or flu? Difficult questions – is science providing the answers?
Stool transition time, pathogen levels, microbiota status and more…the European Food Safety Authority has published some accepted measures of gut health but the industry wants more. For many in this sector, more validated biomarkers are the crucial next...
Danone and Yakult are way out in front of the rest and spending millions to keep the sector in the public eye. But the EU health claims system’s mass rejection of pro-and prebiotic health claims is forcing change upon marketing and scientific strategies....
Gone are the days when the main drinks deemed suitable for adults were soda, orange juice or water. Grown ups today have ever more sophisticated and adventurous tastes, and the drinks they sip must be a fit with their lifestyle.This session shows how...
The programme starts with an overview of the beverage industry using the latest data to uncover the most important market segments, challenges, trends, and growth opportunities. It will identify consumer trends that are driving product development, innovative...
Industry has come under fire for the contribution of sugary soft drinks to overweight and obesity; according to the critics, consumers don't count the calories from soft drinks and end up consuming far too many.This session will look at the challenges...
