We are experts in nutrition innovation
At Glanbia, we use insight- and science-led innovation to create healthier, smarter nutrition products that meet the ever-evolving needs of our consumers and partners.
Our innovation network
Powered by a global network of innovation centres
Glanbia has deep innovation capability. Our network of global innovation and collaboration centres helps us meet our customers' and our brands' own ambitions through partnership and co-innovation. Our brands innovation centres in Downers Grove and Middlesbrough deliver innovative branded products. We are continuing to invest in our innovation capabilities. Building out our R&D centres is a fundamental element of our global investment strategy.
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innovation and collaboration centres around the world
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flavours available in our flavour library
Our capabilities
Insight story
Insights: separating the signal from the noise
How invested are consumers in the nutritional brands they buy and what new products will inspire them?
Rory McDonnell, VP Insight & Analytics, explains how knowing the answers to questions like these helps drive innovation in Glanbia’s leading performance and lifestyle nutrition brands.
Leading our innovation team
"Customers turn to Glanbia for rapid prototyping because it reduces their development time and provides a competitive edge as they use Glanbia’s proprietary methods and intellectual property. For instance, a multinational customer saved about six months of development time by visiting our collaboration centre. In three days, several nutritional bar and bakery prototypes were developed and optimised for flavour, texture and nutritional content."
Insight story
Our secret innovation ingredient: insight
Glanbia is exceptionally customer-focused when it comes to using insights to add value – customers’ questions even get worked into research.
Niki Kennedy, Director of Insights and Content, explains how we collaborate with our customers and give them the research and analysis they need to make important decisions about product development.
Market trends and growth drivers
We operate in large growing markets.
Performance nutrition
Performance nutrition focuses on maximising athletic performance across product formats and occasions.
Lifestyle nutrition
Lifestyle nutrition focuses on improving physical and cognitive health through functional products across all formats including vitamins, minerals and supplements.
Functional beverages
Functional beverages allow consumers to improve and maintain energy levels through convenient ready-to-drinks delivering functional benefits including energy and hydration.