Traveller’s Trove and F. Hunziker + Co AG bring healthy solutions on the go to duty free

Traveller’s Trove is partnering with confectionery and drinks manufacturer F. Hunziker + Co AG to introduce the Health-iX Travel range to duty free.

Health-iX Travel, produced in Switzerland, offers a comprehensive range of healthy gummies, pastilles, lozenges and instant powder sticks that are said to solve some of the most common health concerns encountered by travellers relating to immunity, digestion, oral care, etc. The product health claims are approved by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) or proven by clinical studies, according to the brand.

Tapping into an unmet consumer need: Health-iX Travel products come in resealable packaging for on the go consumption

Small, compact and resealable packaging formats that contain one to two weeks’ requirements have been specifically designed for on the go consumption. All products can be purchased without a prescription or consultation from a medical specialist, said Health-iX Travel.

Traveller’s Trove Managing Director Gerry Murray commented: “The nutraceutical segment has been an area of keen interest to us for a couple of years, but finding a partner who had the capability and willingness to bring a brand to our channel has not been easy. We are delighted to work with F. Hunziker + Co AG, who had also identified the opportunity and created a brand especially for duty free and travel retail.

Products include gummies, lozenges and instant powder sticks

“Most importantly, the Health-iX Travel range is based on scientifically substantiated claims and produced under outstanding Swiss quality standards. We are confident that within a number of years the success of this segment on the high street will be replicated in duty free and travel retail.”

F. Hunziker + Co AG Senior Key Account & Product Manager Manuela Stutz said: ”Health-iX Travel stands for functional products that are uniquely suited to helping consumers reach and maintain their good health while travelling and during their stay. Their convenient intake format also presents a tasty alternative to traditional supplement delivery forms such as capsules, pills and tablets.

Global sales of nutraceuticals, one of the fastest growing segments of the food industry, reached US$180 billion in 2015

“We are convinced that our new Health-iX Travel range taps into a previously unmet consumer need and will bring incremental growth to the channel, aided also by the fact that in many airports there are no pharmacies available beyond airport security checks. We are very pleased to partner with Traveller’s Trove, whose extensive experience in the duty free and travel retail channel will help bring this unique product offering closer to customers.”

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