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- All Industries /
- Food /
- Baby Food and Formula /
- Patent Insights: Innovations in Infant Formula
Recent patent activity focuses on the use of HMOs, allergen-free formulas, and ingredients that support gut health and sleep issues in infants.
Neha Srivastava, Senior Patent Analyst – Food & Drink and Beauty & Personal Care
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WHAT CONSUMERS WANT AND WHY
- Graph 1: % of consumers who agree that 'the more the better' regarding the following nutrition fortifications in infant milk formula, 2022
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product innovation trends
- Graph 2: % of baby formula (0-6 months) and baby formula (6-12 months) launches that feature selected health claims, 2018-23
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The patent landscape
- Graph 3: patents* related to infant formula, published each year, 2013-23
- Graph 4: top 10 organisations with active* patents for infant formula, 2023
- Explore the multifunctional benefits of HMOs
- Graph 5: % of baby formula (0-6 months) and baby formula (6-12 months) launches that feature human milk oligosaccharide ingredients, 2018-23
- Cater to infants with allergies and intolerances
- Support gut health and sleep
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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