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Postbiotics see 1,300% increase in Google searches

Postbiotics have become the fastest growing area in terms of gut health related Google searches, with a nearly 1,300% increase in the last two years, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.

Study: Sesame oil cake extract effective for improving memory function

Consumption of sesame oil cake extract for 12 weeks appears to have a beneficial effect on the verbal memory abilities and plasma β-amyloid levels of older adults with memory impairment, according to a new RCT.

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Making the switch from gelatin to pectin to create plant-based gummies

Gummy sales doubled from 2014 to 2018 but further growth is threatened by consumer avoidance of the animal product gelatin. Pectin is a plant-based alternative.

Collagen peptides may boost body composition in middle-aged men: Study

Supplements of specific collagen peptides combined with resistance training may increase fat free mass in middle-aged, untrained male, according to findings from a prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial.

Does long COVID present any ingredient innovation opportunities for the industry?

Chronic COVID’s association with smell and taste disorders offers prospects for the food industry to revamp recipes and menus, some say.

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Delivering a sustainable, traceable collagen that meets demands to protect the seas

With consumers rethinking buying habits, manufacturers that use marine collagen face a potential threat. Willows Ingredients is helping to eliminate the threat.

Coronavirus: Your one-stop blog for food industry updates

Bringing together trusted global food industry coverage from across our universe of B2B titles to provide rolling updates and breaking news on the implications of COVID-19 for the food sector.