FAST-DISINTEGRATING TABLETS
Coming up with novel ways to deliver drugs is key to maintaining profitability.
One
approach is to use technologies such as mouth-dissolving tablets or
wafers, also known as fast melt, fast dissolving or orodispersible.
The
demand for solid dosage forms that can be dissolved/suspended in water,
chewed or rapidly dissolved in the mouth is particularly strong in the
paediatric and geriatric markets, with further application to other
patients who prefer the convenience of a readily administered dosage
form.
Testing the alternatives to traditional tablet-form medications
Oral
drug delivery represents the largest share of the pharmaceutical
market, accounting for approximately 90% of all medicines prescribed.
The
oral route remains the perfect one for the administration of
therapeutic agents, due to the general simplicity and cost-effectiveness
of the therapy, the accuracy of dosing, the avoidance of pain and the
ability to self-medicate. Whilst it is considered the most traditional
and easiest route of delivery, it is – perhaps surprisingly – not always
the most user-friendly, for a number of reasons.
With
four out of five pet owners considering their pet a member of the
family and 79% saying the quality of their pet’s food is as important as
their own, it’s not surprising that the premium sector accounts for 40%
of the $26 billion US pet food market (whilst super-premium accounted
for 10%). Globally the pet care products market is worth almost $100
billion.
Adding
excitement to a pet’s diet via flavours, gravies, look-a-like human
recipes, daypart foods (e.g. breakfast food/eggs or appetisers) is a top
driver of the best-selling new pet foods. Pet foods are also touting
more exotic meats (e.g. wild game, boar, venison, pheasant) and fillets
of fish. The majority of “pet parents” are looking for “all natural” and
“real meat” whilst eliminating grains, gluten, hormones/antibiotics and
artificial colours are other significant trends along with the
requirement for “human grade” and “indoor formulations are fast-growing
market niches.
Texture
plays a critical role in the satisfaction and acceptability of food
products. Food texture is used for enhancing the flavour and appearance
of texture-modified foods and in improving the acceptability and
enjoyment level of said food products.
The analysts forecast the global food texture market to grow at a CAGR of 5.06% by revenue over the period 2014-2019.
The report, The Global Food Texture Market 2015-2019,
has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from
various industry experts. The report includes a comprehensive
discussion on the market, an extensive coverage on various types of
production techniques, applications and demand-supply dynamics in
various geographies. The report provides comments on both the existing
market landscape and its growth prospects over the forecast period. The
report further includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in
this market.
‘Thirst Quencher’, ‘Rapid Bulk Gain’, ‘Performance Recovery Formula’, ‘Weight Loss’ or ‘Muscle Repair’ – all versions of powdered drink options in the field of sports nutrition that are formulated depending on the functionality and nutritional requirements of the consumer.
Designed to be scooped out from a large container, these formulations will have varying compositions that will affect how the powder will behave during transit and storage. Changes in fat content, particle sizing and humidity are just a few factors that can affect not only the powder behaviour during processing but also the physical characteristics during use.
Energy bars are popular, delicious snacks and substitute meals for exercise lovers and sports participants.
They
are often supplemental bars containing cereals and other high energy
foods targeted at people that require quick energy but do not have time
for a meal. Living faster means an increased need for on-the-go energy
and in-between meal snacks.
The increase in obesity has also lead to a
growing interest in ‘satiating’ meal replacement bars. Both pleasure
and health are strong drivers of this snackification trend.
At
one time, “sports nutrition” might have conjured up images of
body-builders and professional athletes, but today’s market has spread
way beyond the weightlifting gyms and sports leagues and into urban area
and shopping centres worldwide.
This opens up nearly unlimited opportunities that manufacturers and marketers can exploit.
While
sports nutrition continues to be dominated by bulkier products such as
powders, functional food and beverages (e.g. sports drinks/RTD),
companies should keep in mind the strong consumer preference for
capsules when considering the dosage form for a new or existing sports
nutrition product.
It
wasn’t long ago that runners and cyclists relied solely on water and
isotonic drinks as their primary carbohydrate supplement during longer
races.
Now
our understanding of sports nutrition has improved to the point that we
have a myriad of products to choose from, each designed to speed
glycogen to the working muscles.
Energy
gels are the latest favourite source of carbohydrate for endurance
events that provide energy for exercise and promote recovery. They come
in small, single-serve plastic packets with a notch at the top, which
can be peeled back to reveal an opening through which the gel can be
quickly consumed.
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