Nutrition Expertise Across Life Stages & Categories
Infant Nutrition: Navigating Science, Safety, and Innovation Sensitivity
Infant nutrition is one of the most scientifically and regulatorily sensitive categories in the food industry. We support companies operating in this space by combining deep scientific expertise with structured innovation governance. A recurring part of our work involves organizing and moderating scientific advisory board meetings and expert round tables with leading pediatric nutrition key opinion leaders and internal stakeholders.
For example, we supported a multinational B2B ingredient company aiming to expand its infant nutrition portfolio by setting up a scientific advisory meeting focused on emerging research directions and the role of specific food ingredients in infant nutrition. The objective was to identify novel, scientifically credible ingredient solutions that could improve infant formulas and be realistically commercialized. The meeting was fully structured, moderated, and translated into clear strategic recommendations for the company.
This approach helps companies anticipate scientific scrutiny, align innovation with academic thinking, and reduce long-term risk in infant formula development.
Ingredient and Competitor Intelligence Across Life Stages
Beyond advisory processes, we support companies by providing structured overviews of innovative food ingredients with health or functional benefits, tailored to specific life stages and markets. In one example, a multinational dairy company with a broad portfolio of nutritional products requested an up-to-date overview of innovative ingredients suitable for infant formulas, including their scientific substantiation and relevance to key health benefits such as digestion, immunity, microbiota development, and cardiovascular health.
In addition, we analyzed competitor positioning, ingredient usage, and consumer-relevant benefit communication across markets. These insights were delivered in both written and presentation formats and were subsequently used as direct input for an internal innovation workshop. The outcome supported the renovation of the company’s infant formula range and helped focus innovation efforts on ingredients with proven scientific relevance rather than trend-driven claims.
This type of ingredient intelligence work enables companies to innovate with confidence across different life stages.
Renovating and Positioning Nutrition Products for Adults and Healthy Ageing
Our life-stage expertise also extends to adult, senior, and specialized nutrition, including diabetes and healthy ageing. We have supported multinational dairy companies in renovating existing product ranges by identifying relevant health trends, unmet needs, and competitive white spaces for aging populations.
In one project, insights into healthy aging science, metabolic health, and diabetes nutrition were gathered and presented during a structured renovation workshop at the client’s headquarters. Together with internal teams, new product concepts were generated. Following the workshop, we developed the product rationale (“reason to believe”), nutritional storytelling, and scientific substantiation, which were captured in a comprehensive fact booklet.
The resulting products were subsequently launched in multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This demonstrates how life-stage–specific nutrition expertise can translate into both credible science and successful commercial outcomes.
What Clients Gain
- Life-stage–specific application of nutrition science
- Reduced safety, regulatory, and credibility risk
- Stronger alignment between science, innovation, and market needs
- Actionable insights for infant, medical, and healthy ageing nutrition
Typical Deliverables
- Scientific advisory board meetings and expert round tables
- Ingredient and competitor landscape analyses
- Life-stage–specific innovation and renovation workshops
- Position papers and fact booklets
- Product rationales and scientific substantiation summaries
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. Infant and early life nutrition is a core expertise area, including ingredient strategy, scientific advisory boards, innovation workshops, and substantiation support.
Yes. We regularly support medical, diabetes, and specialized nutrition projects where scientific robustness and safety are critical.
Absolutely. We frequently organize and moderate scientific advisory boards, round tables, and workshops with clinicians and academic experts to support credible innovation.
Yes. We support product renovation across life stages by combining science, market insights, and competitive analysis into actionable innovation guidance.
Yes. Our projects span Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond, with experience adapting nutrition strategies to different regulatory and market contexts.