Line Between Food and Supplement Industries Continues to Blur<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last week, clean supplement company BEAM launched a new product produced in partnership with Dole. The new orange, peach, and mango flavored product \u2014 dubbed BEAM x Dole Super Greens \u2014 includes 35 fruits and vegetables per serving, prebiotic fiber, digestive enzymes, antioxidants, essential vitamins, and minerals, without artificial sweeteners or colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The partnership is the second for BEAM, which leveraged beverage nostalgia for its SunnyD Super Greens collaboration with Harvest Hill Beverage Company in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith more and more consumers prioritizing wellness in their routines and joining the hunt for products that can help them feel better day-to-day, any forward-thinking food companies choosing to expand into the supplement category are going to be able to directly help their consumers address these evolving needs in a targeted way,\u201d Hungryroot CEO and Founder, Ben McKean, told FI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meal planning tool and grocery service expanded into the vitamin and supplement categories in recent years due to our ongoing requests from users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was a natural evolution,\u201d McKean added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNow that supplements are finally emerging out of just the health category and becoming a key factor in discussions around general wellness, we are seeing a more holistic approach to how consumers approach nutrition and diet that encompasses everything they are consuming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Food Brands Tapping into Supplements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The partnership adds Dole to the growing roster of food companies pumping products into the supplement aisle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among these are companies like Kellanova, which extended its portfolio with RXBAR, and Nestl\u00e9 S.A. with its nutritional drink line BOOST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe lines between the food and supplement industries are blurring, with consumers increasingly viewing them as interconnected aspects of their overall health and wellness,\u201d Inna Yegorova, Dietary Supplement Compliance Expert, and owner of Inna Consulting, told FI. \u201cFood companies are recognizing this convergence and are strategically expanding into the supplement space to meet evolving consumer preferences and market dynamics.\u201dFurther Convergence is Likely<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both McKean and Yegorova believe the expanding relationship between food brands and supplements is likely to continue as an evolutionary path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith the continued rise in demand for these offerings that we have seen from our users, we don\u2019t anticipate this trend to slow down any time soon,\u201d said McKean. \u201cIn theory, the more that these consumers experience the direct benefits that come with a more health-conscious lifestyle, the more they will continue to seek out products such as vitamins and supplements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, to lock in long-term brand loyalty, food companies must prioritize transparency to ensure that their food-supplement innovations deliver on their wellness claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe real key to keeping this trend alive is ensuring that these food brands remain intentional in ensuring their supplement and vitamin products are high-quality and effective,\u201d said McKean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From a more medical standpoint, supplements are meant to help people remedy nutritional deficiencies based on their specific health needs, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, Chief Medical Advisor for Sleep Advisor told FI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019d recommend these food brands collaborate with healthcare professionals in this transition to both enhance their credibility and make sure whatever supplements they\u2019re putting on the market are safe and high-quality for their existing customers and target audience,\u201d said Dasgupta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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