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With Christmas just hours away, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what a fantastic year it’s been for inewtrition, and to personally thank everyone for being part of our community. It’s been a whirlwind of exciting projects, insightful discussions, and significant growth, and I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together. The biggest highlight of the year has undoubtedly been the launch of In4Sight®! Our AI/ML-powered platform is a game-changer, providing unparalleled insights to help businesses (big and small) navigate the complexities of the food and beverage industry. In4Sight® is built on decades of expertise and a vast global network, empowering the time-poor to make faster decisions, mitigate risks, optimise portfolios, fuel innovation, enhance strategic planning, and maintain a crucial competitive edge. We’ve been busy sharing our expertise and connecting with you through a series of exclusive webinars: ▶️ We kicked off the year with Naishad Dalal exploring the F&B trends for 2024 and beyond, uncovering everything from food-as-medicine to innovative front-of-pack labeling. ▶️ We tackled the hot topic of ultra-processed foods with Shimantini (Shimi) Banerjee and Mateusz Wolf to debunk myths and offer useful formulation strategies. ▶️ We dove deep into the world of personalised nutrition with legends Nard Clabbers and Joshua C Anthony, PhD, MBA, discussing new opportunities for evidence-based solutions. ▶️ With ♾️Arjen van der Wijk from Cibus Nexum, we explored agile innovation and upscaling methodologies, focusing on optimising manufacturing networks and maximising resources. ▶️ And with Felipe CABRERA, we partnered with GourmetPro - Food & Beverage Experts to explore how brands are creating new coffee rituals for today's tech-savvy consumers. It's also been an absolute privilege to contribute to the wider conversation through various speaking engagements and publications: ➖ a panelist for the second year running at the Vitafoods Europe Startup Challenge, witnessing firsthand the incredible innovation happening in the nutraceutical space. ➖ presenting at MassChallenge Switzerland’s Summer Curriculum on F&B development, covering everything from medical to personalised nutrition. ➖ moderating a session at NutrEvent on the practical applications of AI across the food value chain. ➖ presenting the latest on functional beverages at Food ingredients Europe and participating in an expert panel discussion on untapped ingredients. ➖ I even shared my nutraceutical predictions for 2025 with Matevž Ambrožič from PharmaLinea. And I’ve been honoured to contribute to two publications on neurocosmetics in the Nutrition Business Journal and Vitafoods Insights, exploring the exciting science behind the gut-brain-skin connection. What an incredible year of growth, learning, and connection, and I'm so grateful for your continued support. Finally, wishing you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy and healthy New Year!

Most people will choose the top one, but... Would you have guessed that both oranges are exactly the same? Color psychology has been used for decades and plays a massive role in consumer purchasing behaviour. In our latest blog post, we delve into the science behind colour in FnB packaging and brand design ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEdFz-RN #FandB #packagingdesign #colourpsychology #consumerbehavior

Where do you start when you need to scale...FAST?! Where do you find the best fit partners? How do you engage them? What are the Do and Don'ts of working with a co-manufacturer? How do you protect your recipe? In our latest webinar series with the highly regarded ♾️Arjen van der Wijk from Cibus Nexum, we answer all these questions and many more. Not only can you watch the entire 2-hour playback, but you can also download all the slides for free. It's a win-win. Get it now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdzBHYKK #upscaling #knowledgesharing #foodandbeverage #comanufacturing

In Part 1 of our Agile Innovation and Upscaling webinar, ♾️Arjen van der Wijk shared his invaluable knowledge on co-manufacturing operating models. In just under 3 hours, we'll be digging even deeper into how to pick the RIGHT partner. It's not too late to register ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gkChbi_D See you there! Cibus Nexum Raphaëlle O'CONNOR

For years, we've known about the gut-brain connection, but what about the gut-brain-skin connection? This emerging field of 'neurocosmetics' is all about understanding how what we eat can influence our skin's health and appearance. I recently had the pleasure of diving into the science behind it, exploring the potential of products that target specific skin concerns, like reducing discomfort and alleviating stress-related issues. The biggest takeaway for me is the importance of collaboration between social science, data science, and life science to fully understand how these molecules work. I'm personally so passionate about the potential of neurocosmetics to revolutionise skincare and been honoured to contribute to two publications on this topic: the Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) and Vitafoods Insights. If you'd like to learn more, head over to the inewtrition blog to read both of these articles and dive deeper into the science of gut-brain-skin health ▶️ https://lnkd.in/ea8CHvs4 And, let me know in the comments below what questions you have about neurocosmetics! #neurocosmetics Robyn Lawrence

Join us for Part 2 of our Agile Innovation & Scaling webinar tomorrow, Thursday, 2 November. Seasoned experts ♾️Arjen van der Wijk and Raphaëlle O'CONNOR will bring invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of your product development and innovation. Optimise your manufacturing networks and effectively maximise resources and budgets. By leveraging external expertise and collaborating with co-manufacturers, we can minimise your operational risks and streamline your processes. Elevate your chances of launching successful, high-quality products to market— better, faster, and more efficiently! Don’t miss out. Register now ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g4GwpmZF #AgileInnovation #Webinar #FoodandBeverage #Collaboration #ProductDevelopment #FoodInnovation

Our leader, Raphaëlle O'CONNOR presented a deep dive into the evolving world of functional beverages at last week's Food ingredients Europe. It was so well received that we decided to make the entire 27-page deck freely available to all! Raphaëlle discussed new segments, explored strategies for attracting and meeting the needs of emerging audiences and showcased how brands are tapping into evolving consumer behaviours, from mindful consumption to personalised health solutions. Now, this FREE document, answers some key functional beverage questions: ➖ How is R&D and innovation unlocking health benefits for cognitive/gut health, and beyond? ➖ How do you obtain actionable insights? ➖ How are brands accelerating development and commercialisation? ➖ How do you manage risk to maximise the probability of success? ➖ How do you implement innovation across supply chain, logistics, and sustainable practices? Don't miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and essential criteria that you need to succeed in the dynamic category of functional beverages! Download the full document now ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gDHa3JZs Another massive thank you to Food Buzz Consulting - Beverage and Food Innovation , Food Entrepreneurship Academy and our brilliant graphic artist Justin Walsh. #functionaldrinks #functionalbeverages #fieurope

What a fabulous two days at Food ingredients Europe! Not only did our founder, Raphaëlle O'CONNOR take to the stage to present the latest in functional beverages, she also took part in the panel discussion on rediscovering the power of untapped ingredients. But, by far the most rewarding was the sharing ideas with industry leaders, absorbing the whirlwind of the information, connecting with likeminded female leaders, and even the sharing of meals with colleagues that we have only previously seen the heads of on Zoom! Thank you to Kirstin Knight and the Informa Markets organisers and my fellow experts (Samantha Garwin and Nicolas Carbonnelle). Most importantly, a huge shoutout to our partners Shimantini (Shimi) Banerjee and Mateusz Wolf from Food Buzz Consulting - Beverage and Food Innovation , and Naishad Dalal from Food Entrepreneurship Academy for the support in providing critical case studies to support our presentation, and Justin Walsh for ingenious graphic designs skills. #fieurope #foodandbeverage #functionalbeverages #foodasasoftware

We have received so many messages asking for the recording of the webinar we held last week with the magnificent ♾️Arjen van der Wijk from Cibus Nexum. The full recording and the slides for download are now available ▶ https://lnkd.in/gdzBHYKK Arjen and Raphaëlle O'CONNOR are both in Frankfurt this week for Food ingredients Europe and would love to chat more in person. Send us a message if you would like to tee up some time with the experts. Plus, make sure you sign up for Part 2 of Agile Innovation & Upscaling where we will be digging to the ins and outs of route-to-market: ➖Designing your supply chain ➖How to approach co-manufacturing ➖Finding and validating co-manufacturers ➖Finding and onboarding your best-fit partner ➖Setting up a supply chain ➖Creating a product brief ➖Launching the product successfully ➖How the FoodFlow method works Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkChbi_D #foodingredientseurope #expertadvice #foodandbeverage #foodstartup

⏰ 24 hours and counting! We've sure outdone ourselves with our biggest and best webinar to date. Join industry legends Raphaëlle O'CONNOR and ♾️Arjen van der Wijk in Part 1 of "Agile Innovation and Upscaling: Unlocking success for startups". We've got less than 50 spots left so register now to avoid disappointment ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gdgEtrgY Cibus Nexum