Facts About Formulation

Nutritional Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes

Modification of lifestyle and dietary risk factors are critical to ameliorating the development of many chronic diseases.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes (DSM Nutritional Products) 09.17.15

Functional Foods & Beverages | Omega-3s | Sports Nutrition

Trends Spotted at IFT 2015

Highlights include omega-3s, plant-based proteins and sports nutrition.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes (DSM Nutritional Products) 07.27.15

Condition-Specific Formulation Trends

Baby Boomers spur demand for joint/bone, heart health products.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes (DSM Nutritional Products) 05.14.15

Cognitive Function | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthy Aging | Natural/Organic

Wellness Beverages Surging Across Health Platforms

Boomers, Millennials and parents are driving natural product formulations.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 03.19.15

Fighting Inflammation With Fortification

More consumers are making the connection between proper nutrition and health.

02.12.15

Functional Foods & Beverages | Immune Function | Inflammation

Immunity Support During Cold & Flu Season

Many consumers are looking for a more holistic way to boost their immunity.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 01.15.15

Fatty Acids | Functional Foods & Beverages | Vitamins

Observations from Health Ingredients Europe 2014

Trending ingredients include phytonutrients like resveratrol, as well as quercetin and curcumin.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 12.15.14

Growing Demand for Beauty From Within Products

About 72% of women who buy natural and organic beauty products believe in the concept of ‘beauty from within.’

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 10.28.14

Everyone's Doing Shots!

Single-serving, fortified/functional shots appeal to all types of busy, on-the-go consumers.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 09.15.14

Functional Foods & Beverages | Minerals | Vitamins

Cereal Fortification Tips & Trends

Cereal can be a great vehicle to deliver nutrients that help to support overall health and wellness.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes, DSM Nutritional Products 08.08.14

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Vitamins

Gummy Vitamins: Not Just For Kids

Alternative delivery formats appeal to a broad demographic.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes, DSM Nutritional Products 07.03.14

Food for Thought: Supporting Cognitive Health

Insights on the market for brain health products, important ingredients and formulation challenges.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 04.24.14

Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthy Aging

Opportunities in Healthy Aging

As Boomers face many age-related health issues, fortified foods and beverages appeal to a growing audience.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 03.27.14

Bone & Joint Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Minerals | Vitamins

Fortification for Bone Health

While dairy still dominates, formulators are developing juices, waters and other products with bone health ingredients.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 02.19.14

Bone & Joint Health | Cardiovascular Health | Minerals

Magnesium: Essential in Every Way

Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes 01.16.14

Functional Foods & Beverages | Quality & Safety

Creating a Pre-Mix

What are best practices to follow when dry-blending a multiple-ingredient formula to make a homogeneous pre-mix?

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Inc. 12.02.13

Chilling Out with GABA

Gamma Amino Butyric Acid may induce relaxation, analgesia and sleep because it serves as a neurotransmitter that suppresses nerve cell activity in areas of the brain associated with anxiety.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Inc. 10.23.13

Bone & Joint Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Minerals | Vitamins | Women's Health

Formulating for Women’s Health Concerns

One in three women over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Inc. 09.12.13

Functional Foods & Beverages | Minerals | Vitamins

Don’t Forget to Account for Overages

Premixes offer product manufacturers numerous benefits.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Inc. 08.15.13

Calcium Fortification: Challenges & Benefits

While the most important function of calcium involves the maintenance of bone health, it also plays a major role in regulating a variety of vital body functions.

Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Inc. 07.18.13