Welcome to Prepared Foods’ “Annual R&D Trends Report: Weight Management Formulation.” The report provides detailed information on current trends and growth opportunities for weight control and weight management ingredients and products. Based on a survey of PF readers, the “Weight Management Formulation” study evaluates current weight control and weight management ingredients, plus looks toward product trends.

Specifically, the research identified formulation benefits seen with ingredients in products positioned with weight management. It also offers industry professionals’ thoughts on the guidelines, regulations and other issues affecting the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of foods, beverages and supplements in the weight management/weight control category. The study also attempted to gauge which product development responsibilities are at the forefront of industry professionals’ minds.  To view the entire survey, go to www.preparedfoods.com/2012RDTrends.