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Strategic Imperatives for the Nutrition & Wellness Industry Transformation

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Changing consumer requirements is redefining how ingredient manufacturers and finished product formulators invest and innovate across the value chain.

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Global geopolitical conditions are leading companies to rethink everything from raw materials sourcing to localisation and merger & acquisition strategy.

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Sustainability, being the key theme for stakeholders across the nutrition & wellness value chain, will make investment into alternative green technologies and ingredient solutions imperative.

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Based on those strategic imperatives the gap between where you are now and where you need to be to achieve transformational growth is daunting.

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Growth Opportunities for the Nutrition & Wellness Industry Transformation

Digital Transformation in Nutrition & Wellness

  • Personalised nutrition through connected consumers
  • Radical transparency throughout a product’s supply chain
  • Integration of digital technology with food & beverages (F&B) sensory experience
Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation in the Nutrition & Wellness Industry

  • Decarbonisation in the Nutrition & Wellness Industry
  • Development of new agricultural models based on soil preservation, agro-forestry and biology support
  • Optimisation of supply chain and carbon impact through local sourcing
  • Shift towards renewables in F&B production and operations
  • Adoption of precision tools and technologies

Regulatory Compliance in Nutrition & Wellness

  • Innovating toward highly specialised, safer, and environment-friendly chemistries
  • Increasing demand for additive free ‘natural’ products
  • Changing the use of therapeutic health claims to drive adoption and use
gelatin-based chewables

Convergence of Personal and Self Care with Nutraceuticals

  • Ultra-personalisation (formulation)
  • Gummification: gelatin-based chewables
  • Brain and mood enhancers
  • Microbiome modulation

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Recognizing Excellence and Leadership in Nutrition & Wellness Industry for 20 years

Our best practices analysis provides in-depth examination of successful strategies and tactics used by leading companies across all industries, and offers recommendations for implementation to drive performance and success

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Kyowa Hakko (Licensed)

2021 New Product Innovation Award – Immune Health Ingredient, North America

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Finzelberg GmbH & Co. KG (Licensed)

2021 Product Leadership Award – Cognitive Health Ingredients, Europe

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Lallemand (Licensed)

2021 Product Leadership Award – Psychobiotics, Europe

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2021 Company of the Year Award – Sustainable Ingredients in the European Hair Conditioning, Europe

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The Transformation Redefining Nutrition and Wellness: Advancing Sustainability, Innovation, and Holistic Wellbeing

The nutrition and wellness industry is evolving at a remarkable pace – not only unveiling rapid growth for its ecosystem players, but also enhancing quality of life, promoting sustainability, and fostering holistic care. During the pandemic, the industry’s expansive value chain – from food and ingredients for humans and animals to personal care and cosmetics – focused on resolving supply chain constraints. Now, a technological renaissance is reshaping the landscape, as evidenced by these transformative shifts:

  • Breakthroughs in microbiome science are paving the way for supplements that can regulate metabolism and tackle health issues like obesity and diabetes.
  • The industry is increasingly adopting upcycling and recycling methods, extending these practices from personal care products to human and animal nutrition.
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are enabling the creation of personalized nutrition and wellness products, helping meet individual health needs and dietary preferences.


How are you capitalizing on these transformative shifts reshaping the nutrition and wellness industry?

Strategic Imperatives Revolutionizing Nutrition and Wellness

As this industry transforms, organizations are adapting their growth strategies to stay competitive. Here are some strategic imperatives that leading stakeholders in the nutrition and wellness ecosystem are leveraging to guarantee success:

Transformative Megatrends

The shift from intensive agriculture to sustainable practices such as regenerative farming is proving essential. Ecosystem players are striving to achieve carbon neutrality, utilize natural and organic ingredients, and adopt climate-resilient, resource-efficient practices.

Disruptive Technologies

Integrating eco-friendly methods with innovative approaches is revolutionizing agricultural business models worldwide. For instance, advancements in green production technologies and sustainable practices are enhancing efficiencies. Similarly, in the wellness sector, new developments in alternative proteins are leading the way to more sustainable ingredients.

Geopolitical Chaos

With ongoing trade tensions and global conflicts, local and hyperlocal sourcing is becoming vital to expand value chain participation and streamline supply chains. Moreover, stakeholders are responding to stringent regulations for cleaner labels and higher product transparency.

 

Are you seizing growth opportunities while integrating key strategic imperatives to pave a smoother path toward success in this dynamic industry?

The Growth Gap Hindering Nutrition and Wellness

Despite the industry’s potential, several barriers hinder its growth. Supply chain transparency remains a challenge, affecting emission commitments and resource management. Economic volatility and geopolitical conflicts further complicate the landscape, particularly in human and animal nutrition and production, which remains reliant on imports.

Moreover, sustainability often comes with higher costs. With rising global inflation, consumer spending habits are shifting, and it is oftentimes difficult to offer affordable nutrition solutions that are also sustainable. Addressing these issues requires a strategic, collaborative approach and a commitment to innovation and adaptability.

Is your team embracing such a strategic approach to navigate growth barriers and bridge the gap?

The Growth Pipeline: A Roadmap Leading to Industry Leadership

Overcoming the nutrition and wellness growth gap demands a well-structured growth pipeline. Proactive companies are building a success-driven strategy by viewing gaps as opportunities for growth. For instance, supply chain challenges can be addressed by exploiting local resources. However, identifying such opportunities is just the first step. Companies are also considering go-to-market strategies, exploring implementation steps, and monitoring shifts.

Five stages of the strategic growth pipeline emerge:

Opportunity Universe: What are the growth opportunities emerging within this transforming industry?

Opportunity Evaluation: Which opportunities align best with your business objectives and capabilities?

Go-to-Market Strategies: How can you effectively position yourself amid increasing competitive intensity?

Planning & Implementation: How well are you executing your strategy?

Monitoring & Optimization: How can you adapt your strategy, based on solid growth analysis and data?

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