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U.S. Clinical Nutrition Market: Key Developments
- On January 25, 2023, Nutricia, a subsidiary of Danone, a global multinational food-products manufacturing corporation, announced the launch of Fortimel, a plant-based oral nutritional supplement made from pea and soy protein that meets dietary needs of malnourished patients and those at risk of becoming malnourished
- In February 2022, Kate Farms, a U.S. based company that provides plant-based shakes and formulas, announced the launch of its newest shake, Glucose Support 1.2. This first-of-its-kind plant-based, organic nutrition shake is designed to manage blood sugar as part of a balanced diet. As the newest addition to the Kate Farms nutrition portfolio, Glucose Support 1.2 is created to deliver plant-based nutrition to patients living with diabetes.
- In August 2020, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, a global pharmaceutical company, announced the launch of Enoras liquid, a nutritional product that is indicated to maintain the daily amount of vitamins and trace elements in the individuals and post-operative patients. Enoras liquid can be administered through a feeding tube, and can be consumed through mouth by individuals.
- In June 2020, Arla Foods Ingredients, a global whey ingredient supplier, launched a new whey protein ingredient Lacprodan HYDRO.Rebuild that is clinically proven to counteract age-related muscle mass decline. It offers highly accessible content of branched-chain amino acids and essential amino acids such as leucine that are important for muscle synthesis in seniors, and also helps in improving the muscle mass, strength, and mobility.