Market of enteral nutrition products: state and development trends
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https://doi.org/10.31617/2.2025(54)04Keywords:
enteral nutrition products market, quality, safety, standardization, functional products.Abstract
The article investigates the current state of the enteral nutrition products market and identifies its main development trends. The studyʼs relevance stems from rising demand for specialized food products and the need to ensure their quality, safety, and compliance with declared characteristics to meet the needs of specific consumer groups. The research hypothesis is that the enteral nutrition market is experiencing steady growth, accompanied by product-range diversification, improved production technologies, and stricter quality requirements. The methodology involved a comprehensive analysis of secondary data: reports from leading international marketing agencies, food-safety and quality regulations, and a review and systematization of scientific publications in commodity science, food technology, and market research. The findings indicate a significant increase in market volume, an expanded assortment due to specialized and functional formulas, and heightened attention to quality control and certification. Key trends include the rise of organic and plant-based enteral nutrition products, the introduction of innovative packaging solutions, and stricter labeling and consumer-information requirements, all of which foster greater trust and more rational consumer choices.
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