PharmaLinea Podcast

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Stay up to date with the latest trends in the nutraceutical industry. Explore useful expert insights into innovations, emerging ingredients & other key market developments.

Episodes

  1. Vitafoods Europe 2026 insights by PharmaLinea

    May 28

    Vitafoods Europe 2026 insights by PharmaLinea

    As Vitafoods Europe grows larger each year, visiting all the stands and taking in all the innovation becomes increasingly difficult. To counter that, PharmaLinea's team collectedinsights on the showfloor and prepared an overview of what were, in our opinion, the highlights: top market trends, new product launches, interesting ingredients, and brand owner insights from our stand. Highlights: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:47  Beauty from within 00:21:37 GLP-1 00:34:23 Longevity 00:42:52 Creatine 00:53:07 Hydration 00:59:02 Delivery formats 01:04:00 Honorable mentions

    1h 11m
  2. The Creatine Revolution: Unpacking the Ingredient Trend with Scott Dicker

    May 13

    The Creatine Revolution: Unpacking the Ingredient Trend with Scott Dicker

    Where are the emerging white spaces in the expanding creatine supplement category and how crucial is a deep understanding of consumer needs in shaping the next wave of innovation? To unpack the data behind the creatine trend, we dived into the explosive growth of the ingredient, explored the key drivers of its rising popularity, and discussed how consumer demographics are evolving with Scott Dicker, Senior Director and Head of Research and Insights at SPINS. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to the creatine supplements trend03:11 Understanding the ingredient growth08:32 Nutraceutical trends comparison: creatine vs. hydration12:22 Drivers of creatine's popularity15:41 Formats and innovations in creatine nutraceutical products19:26 Consumer demographics and market opportunities24:17 The role of women in the creatine market29:46 Future of creatine supplements36:32 Future trend predictions

    42 min

  3. 09/25/2025

    Accessible science: Re-imagining clinical trials on nutraceuticals

    For a product to stand out in the flooded nutraceutical market, differentiation through clinical substantiation is key; however, many brands view this as a risk due to the high upfront costs and the lack of a guaranteed positive outcome. We discussed the future of clinical trials and how Radicle Science's technology-based platform aims to make them more accessible to everyone with Pelin Wood Thorogood, the company's Co-Founder and Executive Chairwoman. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction03:43 Radicle Science background10:20 The need for alternate clinical trials design12:59 Studies on ingredients vs. finished products17:53 Radicle Science business model & trial design21:11 Clinical trial platform & how it works25:56 Trial range28:10 Client case study33:30 Investing in clinicals before going to market38:15 Using the clinical data in marketing41:02 Targeting specific subpopulations48:10 Recognition within the industry49:00 Justifying the investment51:25 How marketing and clinical trials will evolve in the future58:30 What's next for Radicle Science?

    1h 4m

  4. 06/04/2025

    Vitafoods Europe 2025 insights by PharmaLinea

    With the growth of the industry, Vitafoods Europe is naturally growing as well, which makes it more difficult for the visitors to see it all. To counter that, we collected insights on what were, in our opinion, the highlights: top market trends, new product launches, interesting ingredients, and brand owner insights from our stand.   Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 02:01 Topics overview 02:30 Longevity & cellular health 12:39 Beauty from within 21:55 GLP-1 29:33 Hydration 35:18 Women's health 40:10 Sleep 44:32 Magnesium 47:55 Galenic forms                   51:43 Geographical shifts 55:08 Honorable mentions

    58 min

  5. 02/27/2025

    PharmaLinea's story, industry evolution, and sailing (halfway) around the world with Blaž Gorjup

    We discussed the story of PharmaLinea, the key factors for the company’s success, and how the nutraceutical industry has evolved in these past years with Blaž Gorjup, PharmaLinea’s chairman and founder. Blaž also shared with us the story of his sailing journey (halfway) around the world. 00:00 Introduction 01:11 How it all began 06:09 Why this industry 07:49 From ingredients to finished products 10:47 The beginning of PharmaLinea 12:35 Exhibiting at Vitafoods 13:40 Defining the niche 18:39 Target market analyses and selection 20:52 Key factors for success 29:16 The 5-step programme 30:24 Advice for those just starting out 33:50 Industry evolution 42:44 AI vs. doctors & pharmacists & consumer trust 45:32 Sailing journey

    55 min

  6. 01/15/2025

    How can brands utilize doctor-driven influencer marketing to stand out with Taeyoon Kim

    We discussed doctor-driven influencer marketing and how nutraceutical brands can utilize this kind of promotion to stand out in the market with Taeyoon Kim, Founder & CEO of TopHealth. 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Deciding on promoting through online channels 5:25 Promotional activities and channels 8:19 Working with influencers 12:15 Co-operating with doctor-influencers 15:17 Number of followers vs. trust 17:43 A typical campaign overview & expected results 22:18 Types of products to promote through these channels 23:58 The importance of first movers 25:14 Advice for brand owners

    27 min

  7. 10/24/2024

    Current consumer trends and upcoming health priorities with Will Cowling

    We discussed current consumer trends in the nutraceutical market and health priorities that will gain popularity in the future with Will Cowling, commercial manager at FMCG Gurus. 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Current health areas of concern 04:08 Top-of-mind supplement ingredients, claims, and product formats 05:46 Addressing several health areas at once 06:52 How cost of living is affecting consumers 08:42 Recent consumer surveys 09:09 Emotional wellness 09:55 Hydration & sports nutrition products 11:17 Digital health & personalized nutrition 15:08 How to use FMCG Gurus data for strategy and new product development 17:21 Important factors for consumers that make a product stand out 18:47 Mushrooms 19:42 Energy 21:17 Strategy tips for brand owners

    23 min

  8. 10/24/2024

    Interesting ingredients for market differentiation in nutraceuticals with David Foreman

    We discussed interesting nutraceutical ingredients that can provide brands with much-needed market differentiation with David Foreman, Founder of The Herbal Pharmacist, who has almost 30 years of industry experience. 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Under-the-radar ingredients: Sorgum – applications, delivery formats, and taste 06:55 Recognized, added-value ingredients, new technologies 10:42 Advantages of branded technologies behind the ingredients in the consumer market 14:03 Educating the consumers 15:12 B2C marketing for branded ingredients

    18 min

  9. 10/24/2024

    Global CHC market trends with Amit Shukla

    We discussed how the global CHC market will evolve in the future with Amit Shukla, VP & Head of Global Consumer Health Consulting Services at IQVIA Consumer Health. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 The current status of the global CHC market and future outlook 03:06 Major trends influencing the growth 05:36 Potential markets for expansion 07:47 Winning strategies from smaller markets 12:00 The role of innovation in the global CHC market growth 14:33 Food supplements’ role and development in the consumer health space 18:20 Strategies from leading players 19:37 Regulations 20:45 Clinical support on finished formulations 23:10 Personalization & digital health in nutraceuticals

    27 min
  10. Nutraceutical trends talk with Kenn Israel

    10/17/2024

    Nutraceutical trends talk with Kenn Israel

    We discussed upcoming indications, delivery formats, and other trends in the nutraceutical industry with Kenn Israel of Innovation Nutrition Consulting LLC, a distinguished professional with over 25 years of expertise in the nutritional supplements, botanicals, and nutraceuticals industry. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Macro trends 04:33 Lab-grown ingredients 05:23 AI bioactives discovery 09:15 Trending indications 13:45 Trending ingredients 15:55 Delivery format trends About our guest Kenn Israel is a veteran in the nutraceutical and dietary supplement industry, with over 25 years of experience. He founded Innovation Nutrition Consulting and co-founded BeyondBrands, focusing on product development and innovation. Previously, he was VP of Marketing at Robinson Pharma Inc. and has been active in industry organizations like the Natural Products Association.

    19 min
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Stay up to date with the latest trends in the nutraceutical industry. Explore useful expert insights into innovations, emerging ingredients & other key market developments.

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  • Creator
    PharmaLinea
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © PharmaLinea
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