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EU approved, lower cost, evidence-backed: Do HMOs signify a new era of infant nutrition?

Has industry investment into the development of human milk oligosaccharides, or HMOs, produced an ingredient capable of bridging the gap between formula and human breast milk?

Untapped potential: Mushroom beta-glucans backed for bright functional future

While beta-glucans from other food sources are well-known, mushrooms may ‘provide a unique opportunity’ for the discovery of novel bioactives with functional food potential, say researchers.

BNF: Mixed messages leave UK adults confused about nutrition

More than 40% of adults find it difficult to find reliable information on healthy diets, according to a British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) survey.

Study highlights progress in turmeric supplement quality, but concerns around synthetic curcumin adulteration

A new analysis of 87 different turmeric dietary supplements has highlighted the diversity of available products and the challenges this gives consumers. Concerns were also raised around potential adulteration with synthetic curcumin.

WATCH: Swisse on policy — why regulatory equivalence, not harmonisation, may be the best approach

Industry needs to better strive for regulatory equivalence across Asia, and indeed globally, while also educating policymakers that the fast-paced industry can no longer be governed by rules that are 20 or 30 years old.

Expert calls warnings about high protein intake 'nonsense'

The myths surrounding high protein intake are hard to dispel, according to one of the field's foremost experts.

US ruling on vitamin C price fixing case could exacerbate trade tensions with China

A US Supreme Court decision on a longstanding vitamin C price fixing case could further inflame trade tensions with China, an expert familiar with the case has said.