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The four balancing acts behind every bar or powder | Nellson

Admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

To a consumer, the best bars and powders seem effortless. They’re loaded with nutritional benefits. They taste great. The texture is juuuust right every time.

What consumers don't see is how we got there.

Successful products are almost always the result of hundreds of thoughtful decisions—and formulation is a delicate, four-part balancing act.

The four balancing acts behind every bar or powder | Nellson

Admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Innovation isn’t a lightning bolt—it’s a slow-burning fire fueled by curiosity and late nights in the lab. But how do great ideas get their spark? And what’s driving the next generation of mind-blowingly good nutritional bars and powders?

In this roundtable, we talk to some of Nellson R&D’s sharpest minds to learn about their process. Our panel includes Chantal Lussier and Lis Renini who specialize in bars, and Edgar Almanza and Haley Lam for their perspective on powders.

Fresh air for protein bars | Nellson

Admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Every n ow and then you have that eureka moment. The kind of thing that you know is going to be a big deal. This might just be one of those times.

Introducing our groundbreaking, new aeration technology.

You see, until now, aerating protein bars has been an industry-wide challenge. Traditional systems produce overly dense, chewy results—a far cry from consumer expectations for something light and airy.

You’re Special. Your Product Should Be Too. | Nellson

Admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:15:00 GMT

Many manufacturers start with a base formula and simply make additions and tweaks. Not us. We believe our amazing customers deserve a from-scratch approach to formulating—something that meets their unique needs and brand guidelines.

Read more below about how we treat your bar or powder like the special, one-of-a-kind product it is.

The NPI team: An innovation in collaboration | Nellson

Admin — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:00:00 GMT

At Nellson, we’re always innovating. This time, though, it’s not a bar, powder or product that we’re helping launch—it’s an innovation in customer service.

Meet the Nellson New Product Introduction (NPI) team.

Work with us, and an NPI team will be there to assist you from day one of our partnership. You’ll wonder what you ever did without them!

Flash forward: the technology to work smarter | Nellson

Admin — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:30:00 GMT

If you haven’t heard about our proprietary Formulation Library And Specs Hub (FLASH), prepare to be impressed. It’s a cutting-edge platform that lets our R&D team work smarter—giving your project a distinct advantage.

Recognized Excellence in Sustainability | Nellson

Admin — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Our strides in sustainability earned us a silver medal! Among thousands of companies across hundreds of industries, EcoVadis recognized Nellson for the significant progress we’ve made.

Our environmental vision

Whether you sell bars or powders, a healthier planet is good for all of us. To secure a cleaner future, we’re constantly improving our sustainability practices. Our approach includes a wide range of measures and touches all operations.

Cost efficiency by design | Nellson

Admin — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:45:00 GMT

Nutritional product categories are competitive, and long-term success takes more than making a bar or powder consumers love. You have to find ways to be cost-efficient at every step. In our latest trend report, we spotlight our Design to Value (DTV) process and cover how it maximizes both quality and efficiency for our customers. Here are a few of the key takeaways.

Consumers shop for a more sustainable future | Nellson

Admin — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:00:00 GMT

It’s only natural that a consumer passionate about their health would be just as passionate about the health of their planet. Our latest trend report shows that sustainability has become an expectation for consumers, not just a perk.

Why sustainability is important

The research shows consumers are putting their money where their mouth is. As a case in point, 32%¹ are willing to pay more for sustainably made products.

Making your bar or powder a treat for the senses | Nellson

Admin — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:30:00 GMT

Winning nutritional products usually have one thing in common. They offer a complete sensory experience—wowing consumers from every angle.

In our latest trend report, we take a look at how bars and powders can engage the senses and push all the right buttons. Here are a few of our favorite takeaways.