Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.
The European Commission (EC) is to allow lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) to be placed on the market as a Novel Food for use in food supplements and infant product formulations.
The raft of technologies and digital tools used in Personalised Nutrition (PN) represents a scalable approach that could help transition to a service based on individual prevention and self‐care.
A pair of practicing physicians have founded Vous Vitamin, a personalized multivitamin brand that promises to steer customers toward efficacious dosages of nutrients and avoid what they believe to be dangerous overdose possibilities.
As the grip of the COVID-19 outbreak begins to extend more seriously beyond China, there have been mixed messages about the impact of the virus on the nutritional supplements industry. Are we at panic stations – or is it more a case of business as usual?
Nestlé Health Science’s (NHSc) personalised vitamin subscription program, Persona is now available worldwide, with consumers from the UK, France and Germany among others set to benefit.
Findings from a new study suggests that globally, infant formula products are higher in carbohydrates, sugar and lactose than breastmilk with labelling branded unclear and inconsistent between countries.
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The recent Sports Nutrition Summit brought cutting edge scientific and market insights to attendees who also had the opportunity to make important contacts with major players in the industry.
Danone’s commitment to greater transparency continues as the French-based firm launches an infant formula tracking service that details the ‘farm-to-fork journey’ of its Aptamil, Karicare, Laboratoire Gallia and Nutrilon brands.
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It is time to pick a category and submit your entry to the NutraIngredients Awards 2020. Make sure you get your submission to one of our 12 categories in before the the end of today (Friday 7th February).
Precision data is key to unlocking long-term health, a World Economic Forum (WEF) report says, as its authors think combining microbiome biodata with emerging technologies will result in new ways to address health risks.
Microbiome sequencing is ‘more accurate’ than full genome sequencing at distinguishing between healthy and ill people … and could predict whether you are likely to die in the next 15 years, two new papers suggest.
The likes of Nestle, Apple and 23andMe are spearheading the drive towards Personalised Nutrition (PN) that could see the sector become the next plant-based meat, according to investment bank UBS.
It is a new year, and for many that means a new diet. The ever-changing world of nutrition programs, dieting and wellness can be difficult to navigate.
With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.
With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, it's vital that you get your applications in soon. But which award should you apply for, and what are the key criteria for the categories? Our helpful video will...
The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its sixth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2020 in May. With just three weeks to go before applications and nominations...
Jennewein Biotechnologie has filed a patent infringement suit against Nestlé concerning the unauthorised use of a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) purification method for infant formula.
Recognising biologically similar pathways in those with depression could result in a precision led approach that points people towards more effective methods to address the neurological condition.
See December's 10 most read health and nutrition stories, including Nestlé Health Science China's new product innovation centre, FANCL launching its first cold care supplement, and new nutritional labelling requirements from Taiwan FDA.
L’Oréal has unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led system that allows users to personalise skincare and cosmetic formulations that match specific skin types and tones.
As we head into 2020, we shine the spotlight on three emerging health and nutrition APAC markets that could help sustain the industry’s supplements and functional foods growth in the years ahead.
Swedish gut analysis and microbiome therapeutics player Carbiotix will partner with the University of Verona on neuroinflammation research using its Microbiome Modular Therapeutics (MMT) platform.
The world's first in-store genetic test that directs the consumer to make healthier personalised choices, based on their DNA profile is now open in London as a pop-up service.
Could an individual’s microbiome indicate how wealthy they are? That is the premise for a team of scientists, who suggest a healthy gut and its microbe profile are linked to social and economic status.
Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...
New research led by Fonterra found that transitional milk contains a higher concentration of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) and other nutrients as compared to mature milk in UAE mothers.
A world-class line up of international experts in the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics will take centre stage in Dublin this February as Probiota 2020 bridges the science and industry divide.
The British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA) sets out its manifesto, in which the group calls for government support for reformulation programmes and product labelling of commercial baby foods.
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Understanding the motivations of the different consumers within the healthy ageing segment is key to effective marketing of products, especially to those considered ‘young at heart.’
Wearable technologies and digital platforms have rapidly changed the way we think about monitoring our health and has transformed the hunt for biomarkers and the way we perform clinical research … but upgrades to the humble loo could provide the biggest...
The shift in how nutritional studies are carried out are now adding additional insights into understanding biological mechanisms, disease biomarkers and identifying new intervention targets.
Personalized nutrition is closing in on actionable endpoints that will help companies cost effectively help consumers take control of their personal health, an expert says.
The ‘double edged’ nature of social media that can aid the spread of incorrect information can be countered by building communities and improving the way visual content is presented.
Personalised nutrition has the potential to be at the forefront of real change in the fight against nutrition and lifestyle caused chronic diseases, according to experts speaking at the Future Food-Tech Summit.
Start-up Nourished claims it has developed the world’s first 3D-printed ‘truly customised’ daily nutrition stack, which it is launching in the UK this week.
True personalized nutrition and health care was a promise seven years ago. Now it’s a reality, and is moving into the implementation phase, an observer says.
We’re already seeing consolidation in the personalized nutrition space, with Nestlé Health Science and DSM just two of the multinationals putting their money into the category.
Baze, which in 2018 launched its DIY blood testing service to determine nutrient levels and deliver customised supplement packages in the US, is coming to Europe.
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