Clinical psychologist and author Anne Wilson Schaef is known for the quote, “Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.” Today, consumers are filling their “savings accounts” through various functional foods and beverages, while still prioritizing taste.

AAK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, invites SupplySide West (SSW) attendees to discover the latest solutions for innovative plant-based foods, infant nutrition and healthy aging products. 

Bunge’s plant-based lipids business, Bunge Loders Croklaan, has launched NuliGo[1], a uniquely structured medium- and long-chain triglyceride (sMLCT) that supports muscle building and maintenance.

Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) invites SupplySide West (SSW) attendees to visit booth #5472 and learn more about how the team can help brand partners create and deliver the next best-selling nutritional supplement. 

Developed to address key health states such as immune and mental health, energy and focus with the power of mushrooms, Om’s functional beverages are a convenient and nutritious way to upgrade wellness routines.

Lycored has launched a new highly concentrated D3, creating opportunities for synergistic products that combine vitamin D with other ingredients.

Milk Specialties Global (MSG), a manufacturer of nutritional ingredients for the health and wellness, performance nutrition and functional food industries, has acquired the 96,000-square-foot, gluten-free certified Kay’s Processing facility, located in Clara City, Minn., along with the Kay’s Naturals consumer brand.

In advance of New Products Conference, Sept. 13-14 in Dallas, Prepared Foods caught up with Marianne O’Shea to discuss a few key topics linking new product development and nutrition.