All newly listed supplements in Australia containing molluscs, vitamin B6, and artemisia will need to comply with new regulations immediately, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced.
A couple who discovered the power of the Haskap berry while in Canada developed so much faith in their qualities, they have set up a company dedicated to the power fruit.
Moringa, also known as the drumstick tree, has been extensively used as a health-promoting food additive because of its potent protection against various diseases and the widespread presence of environmental toxins, a review put together by researchers...
Probiotics and two types of prebiotics, namely resistant starch and resistant proteins, have the potential to aid healthy ageing by reducing low-grade inflammation, according to a new review.
A solution to make sure young athletes get the correct nutrition while taking the strain off their already busy parents was sought after a sportsman spotted a glaring gap in the market.
Consumers of all ages are seeking functional solutions to support long-term dietary and lifestyle changes, according to the findings of a global consumer survey carried out by food ingredients supplier, Kerry.
Oil and water don’t normally work together but now coffee lovers can boost their morning routine with an oil soluble powder containing vitamins and more thanks to an advanced method that’s cracked the code allowing the two elements to mix.
Beetroot nitrates combined with citrulline helped amateur triathletes cover more distance in a standardized running test. It’s the first time these two longtime sports nutrition ingredients have been studied together in this way, the researchers said.
EU Regulation (EU) 2022/196, authorising the use of Lallemand’s Lalmin vitamin D yeast in 22 new food categories, has been published, following a favourable Opinion from EFSA in April 2021.
A study that links higher intakes of raw, but not cooked, vegetables to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk has been met with caution by critics who warn not to take its findings in isolation to determine future intake or frequency.
Researchers have identified the prickly pear as a promising nutritional approach for managing sugar levels in the body in a review that assesses the evidence of the food’s metabolic benefits.
Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire weight management service, PronoKal (PnK) from investment company, Abac Capital, to “add a new dimension” to its weight management portfolio.
House Wellness Foods is eyeing expansion in the Australian and New Zealand markets after its flagship postbiotic has been recognised as a non-novel food by the local authorities.
A comparison of gut mycobiome of multiple sclerosis (MS) subjects with a healthy control group has identified correlations between specific mycobiome and the autoimmune disease.
Eating a small portion of dried goji berries on a regular basis could delay the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or prevent it altogether among healthy middle-aged people, according to a new study.
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The flavonoid-like components of peanut stem and leaf extract appear to promote sleep quality via a mechanism of action that decreases neuronal excitability, according to researchers.
A large brain MRI trial has shown that the ‘Green’ Mediterranean diet, high in polyphenols and low in processed and red meat, may slow brain atrophy in the over 50s
Belgian ingredients supplier, Puratos is to acquire the scientific expertise of THT in a bid to satisfy growing consumer demand for products that promote a well-balanced gut microbiome.
Abbott is to launch a range of “consumer biowearables” that track glucose, ketone, and lactate levels in the body enabling users to continually monitor nutritional and general health.
UK food tech start-up Spoon Guru continues its efforts into tailored nutrition as the firm joins forces with retailer Schnuck Markets, to create a healthy eating platform.
Researchers assert that modifying individual dietary patterns may aid better control of glycaemic responses to glucose from starchy food, and by extension mitigate chronic disease.
Consumption of turmeric extract for 12 weeks improved mental health and mood disturbance, as well as reducing inflammatory markers, in healthy but overweight participants.
Unilever has teamed up with gut microbiome organisation Holobiome to discover ingredients in food and drink that target the gut-brain axis and improve mental wellbeing.
A scientist in Israel is ‘tricking’ lettuce into producing nutrients in higher quantities thanks to gene editing technology CRISPR/Cas. FoodNavigator hears how.
Protein Package – an online website that allows customers to select snacks from around the world – really took off in 2020, turning George Greenhill’s fledgling dream into a growing reality.
Nestlé Health Science has launched a new online platform that focuses on the importance of nutrition for patients and carers of those undergoing cancer treatment.
The European Commission (EC) rounds off this month and this year with a few last-minute additions to the Novel Food register as a mushroom powder and boron source for supplements all make the grade.
The cash injection will enable Verdify to roll-out global expansion plans and enhance data collection protocols, brand endorsements and digital link ups with major retailers.
Symrise has pledged to accelerate product development to support UK dairy, bakery and beverage industries, following the opening of an innovation lab in Bedford last November.
An internationally recognised glycaemic index (GI) research pioneer has provided her tips on how food and nutrition companies can innovate in this crucial area on our latest episode of NutraChampion.
Eighty per cent of knee osteoarthritis patients on a ketogenic low energy diet and exercise regime experienced improvements in pain and an average of 10 per cent in loss of body weight, a new trial has reported.
The news that Nuritas has raised €40m ($45m) in funding brings into focus industry’s drive to not only add greater benefits to already functional foods but also achieve this in an environmentally friendly manner.
Prebiotic ingredient powerhouse Beneo has announced a multi-million euro investment program for the coming years to expand capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibre production sites in Belgium and Chile.
Speakers addressing the opportunities in the live biotherapeutics/ pharmabiotics space, postbiotics, and artificial intelligence are just some of the experts confirmed for the upcoming Probiota in Copenhagen.
Plant-based beauty and wellness brand WelleCo has launched The Super Kids Elixir + Protein: ‘a delicious, all-in-one, daily superfood powder that is packed full of the essential vitamins, minerals, protein and nutrients that children need to grow, learn,...
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota community and present their company in Copenhagen.
Nutrient density will exert a ‘growing influence’ on food marketing and product development over the next five years, according to food and nutrition consultancy New Nutrition Business.
The global taste and nutrition company Kerry has revealed a new whitepaper with Europe-wide data detailing the opportunity in functional beverages with cognitive health benefits.
New product launches over the last couple of weeks include a new line of jelly bean supplements for adults and kids, a 'powerful' antioxidant ingredient, and an excipient said to improve the efficacy of probiotic products.
Delegate registration is now open for Probiota in Copenhagen, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including postbiotics, live biotherapeutics/ pharmabiotics, the skin microbiome, and much more.
