Webinars

Consumers continue to take health and wellness into their own hands, fueling $28.3 billion in U.S. sales in the nutritional supplement industry in 2017, according to Euromonitor. The industry is estimated to grow +26% by 2023.  

While you may be aware of L-Carnitine and its benefits in sports nutrition, this informative webinar reinforces its versatility in positively impacting many different stages of life, from infancy through senior living. Learn the latest consumer nutrition trends and how evolving science supports a variety of Carnipure L-Carnitine applications including:

• Sports performance & recovery
• Weight management
• Heart health
• Healthy aging
• Infant nutrition
• Pet health

Speakers: 

• Cliff Barone, Global Marketing Manager, Lonza Consumer Health and Nutrition
• Aouatef Bellamine, PhD, Senior Scientific Manager, Lonza Consumer Health and Nutrition

Attendees will learn more about:

• NGS, its applications and importance in supply chain management
• Additional laboratory techniques to investigate and detect adulteration
• The on-label DNA authentication verification mark

Speakers:

• Jesse D. Miller, PhD, Director, NSF International Applied Research Center
• Elan Sudberg, CEO Alkemist Labs
• Steph Clark, Certification Project Manager, NSF International
• Andrew Erickson, Senior Analytical Chemist, NSF International

• Gain access to marketing data that examines the latest trends and innovations that are impacting the nutraceuticals industry.
• Learn how different generations approach health, fitness and maintain joint comfort and flexibility.
• Discover how the rise of personalized nutrition will affect the joint-health category.
• Find out what’s next for Lonza’s UC-II undenatured type II collagen.

Healthy aging, usually associated with consumers over 40, is now on the minds of younger generations. In a recent survey, Millennials outpaced both Boomers and Matures when asked about their concerns for healthy aging solutions.

By 2020, the Millennial generation and younger will constitute 57% of the U.S. population. Their health interests are leading change in the healthcare industry. With this shift comes a new opportunity to develop healthy aging solutions for a younger generation that is extremely aware of environmental issues that affect their health and the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to support longevity and vitality throughout their lives. 

Learn more about the aspirations and influencers of the younger generations. You’ll hear about solutions and concepts that you may be able to leverage in your own business planning. Participants will learn more about products and services that can help them appeal to a younger generation of consumers. Join us to hear more about:
 

• Consumer trends and expectations for Millennials and iGen;
• How to leverage ingredients to support a broad consumer need yet still develop specific solutions;
• Technology, solutions, and capabilities to support a diverse portfolio of consumer needs.

Speakers:
Barri Sigvertsen, Marketing Manager, CNH, Lonza
Jim Lugo, Head of Ingredient R&D, CHN, Lonza

• NSF/ANSI 173-2017 Dietary Supplements and NSF Guideline 229-2017 for Functional Food, Beverages and Dietary Ingredients, which evaluates dietary supplement products for NSF certification.
• Understanding Maximum Allowable Levels (MALs) for pesticide residues in dietary supplements.
• Development of pesticide limits, top hurdles identified, and impact on the dietary supplement industry.

• Consumer trends and expectations for personalization;
• How to leverage ingredients to support a broad consumer need yet still develop specific solutions;
• Technology, solutions, and capabilities to support a diverse portfolio of consumer needs.

The current protein landscape is dynamic and evolving based on consumer preference, formulation advances, and understanding about health benefits and need states. While whey still reigns as the king of proteins, with casein following close behind, demand for alternative sources like peas and other vegetables, has accelerated, driven by consumers and formulators alike.
 
Meanwhile, muscle protein synthesis remains an important consideration, not just for competitive athletes, but also for children, the elderly, and healthy consumers in between. Join us for this webcast to learn more about the state of the protein market.
 
Topics will include:

• What consumers are looking for when it comes to protein products;
• Demand drivers for alternative forms of protein
• Health benefits and formulation advantages/challenges for these new forms
• Importance of MPS and BCAAs
• Innovative ingredients and unique results that impact MPS in protein formulations

Speaker:
David Sandler, COO, ProSupps

Commitment to quality is the foundation of good business, as it serves consumers and benefits the bottom line. Several highly-publicized incidents have gained attention from the media, regulators, and consumers, affecting the industry at large. At the same time new regulations have come online. For example, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the largest change in FDA guidelines in 70 years.

• Consumer’s expectations and reservations
• Key lessons and experience of building a world-class quality program
• New tools, capabilities, and support available to design a quality program