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STRATEGIC R & D

Take Care Gut Health Research indicates a
generational loss of the critical gut bacteria
B. infantis in infants, possibly caused by the overuse
of antibiotics, among other factors. Failure to receive
these bacteria – either from the mother at birth or through
diet – may lead to other health conditions throughout a child’s
lifetime. A child’s digestive system develops throughout the
first six months of life. Adding probiotics and prebiotics to
baby food products can negate these effects and improve growth in 2022 after a record increase in 2020. This year, online
immune health. Emphasize the importance of caring for channels are set to account for 20% of retail sales globally for
digestive wellness early on. baby food, seeing a doubling of share since 2017.
B. infantis is also found in
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cheese. It’s also added to https://www.vandrunenfarms.com/blog/baby-food-trends/
infant formula. https://www.euromonitor.com/article/three-trends-to-watch-in-baby-food
https://kerry.prezly.com/lc40r-reduces-gi-infections-in-c-section-infants-
Organic Baby Food There’s hardly a segment by-up-to-73-research-shows
of the food industry that hasn’t been impacted https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/ancient-grains-products/”
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by organics, and baby food is no exception. More https://www.topspicks.tops.co.th/single-post/6-recommended-organic-
than ever, consumers find value in feeding their foods-for-babys-health
children food grown naturally and chemical-free. An organic, https://www.leafscore.com/eco-friendly-kids-products/the-5-best-plant-
farm-to-fork story establishes trust and transparency. based-baby-formulas-dairy-free-organic/#sprout”
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Products available on the market include Baby Natura, brown size-to-grow-by-usd-403-25-mn-market-research-insights-highlight-
rice mixed with pumpkin, and organic morning glory uses technological-innovations-and-portfolio-extensions-as-a-key-
only organic ingredients and is intended for driver-301636561.html
infants and young children up to the age https://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/contents/view_breaking-news/
of 8 months. It’s suitable as a baby’s first 2022-11-09/frieslandcampina-launches-three-lcpufa-ingredients-for-
infant-milk-formula/
meal because it contains a variety of
ingredients that are made from 100%
organic raw materials, high in fiber,
which makes you feel full for a long
time, and ready to eliminate waste
from the intestines which is a good
cause of constipation in young
children.
Plant Based Popularity in Baby Food
Plant-based food is growing in popularity in the baby
food industry because it reduces eating allergic
foods such as meat, seafood, processed food, or
wheat flour. Plant-based food helps your baby have
a healthy digestive system in the long term and be more
active and smarter. Millennials, the consumer segment
representing the bulk of new parents, is also the generation
that consumes plant-based dairy more regularly. And,
considering that nearly 40% of consumers
choose these alternatives “to feel healthier,”
the habit is likely to be passed on to their
offspring. Products available on the market
include Sprout organic plant-based infant
formula, a world-first vegan formula designed
and approved for babies 0-12 months. This
formula is based on rice starch rather than
soy.

New Gen Mom with Online Shopping While
grocery retailers remain the most important for
distributing baby food globally (44% share of overall
retail sales), e-Commerce continues its strong

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