About this event
Now On Demand: Join CIRANDA for a free insightful webinar featuring experts from Innova Market Insights and CuliNEX, exploring how brands can deliver on consumer demand for clean-label sports nutrition without compromising on taste or functionality.
We cover:
- Market Trends shaping sports nutrition, from active lifestyle products to elite performance solutions.
- Key Formulation Challenges including off-notes from proteins and minerals, bitter sweeteners, and poor texture in low-sugar or high-fiber products.
- Ingredient Toolbox Solutions such as tapioca syrups, dextrose, and inulin that improve sweetness, texture, and mouthfeel while supporting clean-label claims.
- Real-World Case Studies showcasing how clean, functional ingredients can solve common product development hurdles in bars, beverages, and gummies.
Don't miss out on insights and practical strategies for creating sports nutrition products that are both functional and flavorful!
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Guest speaker
Bret Lynch Culinologist @ CuliNEX - Food Development ConsultancyG
With more than 25 years of experience in innovative food product development, go-to-market strategy, and commercialization, Bret has partnered with leading food companies and hospitality firms across all major channels. He specializes in creating scalable, clean-label foods that meet evolving consumer demands. At CuliNEX, Bret serves as a culinary lead and project manager, bringing a strong background in white space innovation techniques. His creative approach has led to the successful commercialization of numerous high-protein, sustained-energy snacks, bakery products, supplements, and beverages.
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Guest speaker
Edward Loos Sr. Account Manager @ Innova Market InsightsG
Ed is the Sr. Account Manager in Chicago at Innova Market Insights, with nearly a decade in market intelligence and research under his belt. His experience includes partnering on transformation projects with executive leaders in customer experience and marketing across the Fortune 500 including packaging, pharmaceuticals, and of course food & beverage.
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Team member
Marissa Karch Innovation & Technical Services Supervisor @ CIRANDAT
With a background in Bakery Science and Management, Marissa brings expertise in ingredient functionality, product development, and production within the F&B industry. She also partners with customers to support creative solutions that bridge technical insight with real-world formulation needs.
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Team member
Amy Hess Customer Experience & Product Developer Lead @ CIRANDA, Inc.T
Amy has a background in nutrition and over seven years at CIRANDA, bringing an expertise in connecting better-for-you ingredient solutions with customer needs.
CIRANDA
We create connections that nourish life.Ciranda is a global supplier of organic, non-GMO, and fair trade ingredients for the natural products industry, including food, beverage, nutritional, and personal care markets.
