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. We have invested in our Twin Falls, Singapore and Kilkenny innovation hubs. Our brands innovation centres in Downers Grove and Middlesbrough deliver innovative branded products. Building out our R&D centres is a fundamental element of our global investment strategy.
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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 innovate and collaborate with our customers and anticipate and monitor consumer market trends. This work ensures that we can influence and drive market trends rather than simply respond to them.
Consistent consumer focus
There is a growing focus on active lifestyles. A greater understanding of the link between diet, exercise and health is driving strong demand for sports nutrition products.
Nutrients for health & wellness
We create better nutrition brands and ingredients that meet consumers' needs when improving their health and wellbeing.
Our focus on sustainability
Consumers want high-quality, high-performance products that are designed and produced sustainably. They value brands and ingredients that make sustainable living easier and more accessible.