While North America and Europe are currently the major markets for wellness foods and beverages, the trend is global, with Asia-Pacific likely to become the fastest growing market.

The company will showcase Omyanutra™, a highly functional, porous carrier for active ingredients in dietary supplements; and the innovative flow aid Omyafood™ for powdered products. In addition to its mineral ingredients, Omya will highlight a range of specialties from its US distribution portfolio.

Based in San Francisco, OLLY Nutrition was co-founded in 2014 by Eric Ryan, who also previously co-founded home and personal care products company method®.

Calcium enrichment of foods and beverages is an ongoing trend, which is bolstered by the world’s aging population and consumers looking to avoid health problems associated with calcium deficiency.

The innovative minerals act as flow aids and anti-caking agents—while they minimize dusting. Thanks to the consistent porosity of the particles, they offer a carrier functionality of up to 55% loading capacity for vitamins, flavors and other actives.

Sportwater comes in three different bottles: 1-liter, 20-ounce or a 700-ml sport cap bottle. 

Watson will be introducing three on-trend premixes at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo in Chicago.  The Expo will be held July 16th through the 18th and is one of the largest events in the industry; it brings together professionals from all segments of the food industry.

New functional drinks and supplements introduced to the Better For You segment in June 2018.

Additional ingredients from the company’s extensive distribution portfolio enable holistic one-stop solutions for everything from savory products to nutraceuticals.