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Nutrition focus
Athletic performance enhancers
Feb 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that sports nutrition launches globally increased by 4% on average from 2020 to 2024. One in two of these launches was in Europe. Sports powders were the leading subcategory, while sports drinks were the fastest growing. Additionally, there was a +11% average annual growth for athletic claims in sports nutrition launches.  

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Healthy Aging
Feb 2025 | Gencor

Innova Market Insights data reveals that one in three consumers worldwide prioritize healthy aging as their primary concern related to physical health. Additionally, there has been a 9% average annual growth in healthy aging product launches globally from October 2019 to September 2024. Among these launches, 59% were supplements, with North America leading the market.

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Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) Solutions
Feb 2025 | Novonesis

Innova Market Insights data indicates that baby and toddler product launches featuring human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) grew by an average of 12% per year globally between October 2019 and September 2024. Europe led the global market, accounting for 42% of these launches. From October 2023 to September 2024, 64% of HMO-based products included claims related to immune health. Among the various HMO ingredients, 2’-Fucosyllactose was the most used in baby and toddler products.

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Infant nutrition innovation
Jan 2025 | Innova Market Insights

Innova Market Insights data indicates that Baby Formula/Milk and Baby Fruit Products, Desserts and yogurts are the leading subcategories in infant nutrition, each claiming 20% of new product launches. Key trends include “No Additives/Preservatives,” organic claims and a focus on vitamin B1. Notably, the use of the algae Schizochytrium is experiencing rapid growth in this space.

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Ingestible Beauty
Dec 2024 | Gelita

According to Innova Market Insights data, consumers will seek beauty claims for their functional nutrition in 2025. Data shows an especially high rise for beauty-from-within supplements from October 2019 to September 2024, with 15% growth. Europe accounted for 39% of these launches and there was an increase in launches for concentrates. Biotin was the leading beauty ingredient for NPD; zinc bisglycinate showed the fastest growth.

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Active Nutrition
Nov 2024 | Gelita

Innova Market Insights data indicates that there is a 4% average annual growth for active nutrition launches from October 2019 to September 2024. Sports Powders was the leading subcategory with 56% share of launches, while Sports Drinks RTD is the fastest growing subcategory. Protein-rich claims are leading. There is a growth in female sports nutrition.

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Omega-3: Elevating Health and Vitality in Supplement and Functional Food Choices
Oct 2024 | Cabio Biotech

Innova Market Insights data reveals that 87% of consumers globally say they are interested in omega-3 (e.g., DHA, EPA) as an ingredient. Data indicates that from July 2023 to June 2024, 61% of omega-3 launches globally were in the Supplements category. The immune health claims had the fastest growth in omega-3 functional food innovations, while the rising demand for vegan claims in omega-3 supplements is paving the way for more sustainable solutions.

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