Chr. Hansen’s new probiotic children’s drinking yoghurt taps into a trio of trends identified by the dairy producer combining functional dairy for gut health that appeals to young taste buds and health conscious parents.
Swapping out refined grains for whole grains does not cause significant shifts in our gut microbes or better insulin resistance – but does result in weight loss, lower food intake, and reduced systemic inflammation, say researchers.
The development of diarrhoea in reaction to a leading colorectal cancer (CRC) chemotherapy drug may be determined by patients’ gut bacteria make-up, suggests a new study in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes
New Blackmores CEO Richard Henfrey has pledged that the firm will look to move beyond selling 'bottles of pills', hinting that a more personalised nutrition approach featuring tests and value-added services could be an option.
From market sizing to the need for global probiotics standards at Codex, the International Probiotic Association’s second DC workshop in collaboration with the US Pharmacopeia succeeded in providing a venue for sharing knowledge and expertise.
A new study on Natreon’s AyuFlex botanical ingredient shows decreased joint pain and increased mobility among a study population of overweight adults. It’s part of the company’s strategy to support entry into new markets with hard data on its ingredients.
The European Commission says it will begin the process of establishing a legal definition of vegetarian and vegan food in 2019, an announcement that has been welcomed by food manufacturers.
An update to the Belgian Royal Decree on nutrients and fortified foods has introduced alterations to the maximum content of a number of vitamins and minerals.
Young mice developed low-grade chronic inflammation after receiving gut bacteria transplanted from old mice, reported a new study in Frontiers in Immunology
A recent project completed by branded ingredient supplier PLT illustrates how companies can fairly easily plug gaps in their botanical identification structure if they’re willing to expend the effort, an expert says.
A new partnership between UN children’s agency UNICEF, Swiss humanitarian nutrition think tank Sight and Life and Royal DSM will deliver better nutrition to at-risk children and mothers in Nigeria.
Algae Health Sciences, Inc. has announced it has joined the ranks of astaxanthin suppliers that have achieved Non GMO Project Verified status on its ingredients.
Probiotics are distinct types of bacteria that have been clearly defined by health authorities around the world, trade associations, as well as the World Health Organization. However, this definition may have not yet entered mainstream consciousness.
Ingredient giant DowDuPont announced that it has completed the Health & Nutrition arm of FMC Corporation—other than its omega-3 business—to build on the former’s “sustainable, bio-based food ingredients” market share.
The stubborn rise of obesity rates in America despite the launch of a wide-range of calorie-restricting ‘diet’ products and exercise plans underscores the difficulty of weight loss, but emerging research on the role of the gut microbiota in the battle...
Consuming Montmorency tart cherry juice (MTCJ) improved sleep duration in adults aged over 50 by nearly an hour and a half, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Therapeutics.
The novel foods committee at the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is asking for views on two draft opinions – which as it stands would provide approval for DHA from a microalgae source and a product that combines extracts of lychee fruit and green tea.
Gastrointestinal composition could affect the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new review, which calls on greater scientific focus to be devoted to the impact probiotics and prebiotics can have on reducing risk.
A canned liquid supplement called Good Idea, formulated to be a ‘sugar buster,’ just hit the market. Its blood sugar management properties are backed by research out of the Food for Health Science Center at Lund University in Sweden.
Unmetabolised folic acid (UMFA) may reduce the uptake of the bioactive form of the vitamin, suggests recent research in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology.
The first wave of supplement firms wanting to make Australia’s 'game-changing' new health claims will be able to register their interest by the end of this year.
Daily consumption of a drink containing a specific combination of essential fatty acids, vitamins and other nutrients does not improve key markers of Alzheimer’s progression, but may aid everyday cognitive performance, reports a two-year clinical study.
A recent injunction against a dietary supplement firm reinforces again the duty companies have to detect, declare and control for allergens. This responsibility will only accelerate with the implementation of FSMA rules, an expert said.
In a new review of existing studies, researchers in France argue that the bacteria Streptococcus thermophilus, used in making yogurt and cheese, has building evidence supporting its probiotic status.
Probiotic supplementation with various strains of Lactobacillus have been shown to induce a small but statistically significant weight loss in the obese and overweight, according to a new review and meta-analysis.
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Spanish pharmaceutical company Reig Jofre is to expand its range of supplement products for the French market as it seeks to meet current demand for products that boost energy levels.
Many German consumers are sceptical of the health benefit of nutritional products that fall in the borderline area between food and pharmaceuticals, new research suggests.
Nearly half of all consumers class low-sugar or sugar-free products as “extremely” or “very” important when deciding what to eat or drink with similar results for products free from genetically modified (GMO) ingredients.
Israeli flavour and fine ingredients firm Frutarom are now the owners of nutritional ingredients specialists Enzymotec in a €144m ($168m) deal for the remaining 81% of company shares.
Elevated pathogen / bacteria ratio in infants could be an early microbiota biomarker for allergies, according to researchers in Singapore, the UK and the Netherlands.
Understanding genetic factors should play a central role in the development of personalized nutrition products, an expert told attendees at a recent industry event.
Ensuring good levels of vitamin D throughout infancy could be vital to lowering the risk of autoimmunity in children at genetic risk for type 1 diabetes, say researchers.
Addressing persistent illness and deaths caused by foodborne diseases, California-based nutraceutical ingredients maker BI issued a statement urging the industry to demand for product-specific kill step validation procedures.
Curcumin-based supplementation may be helpful in protecting the gut during bouts of endurance-based exercise as researchers also observe a reduction in core temperature and heart rate.
The convergence of nutrition and pharmaceutical industries sits with growing consumer health companies and in the development of new technologies for personalised nutrition and medicine, according to the senior vice president of consumer health and nutrition...
Personalised nutrition using a natural, calorie-free fibre to create nutritionally enhanced foods on demand is “revolutionary”, according to the makers of a 3D-printing platform.
A presentation yesterday at a meeting of liver injury specialists presented preliminary research that claims that a majority of dietary supplements collected when patients seek treatment are mislabeled.
‘Ridiculously healthy' older people have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30-year-olds, however little is known about which way causality runs, say researchers.
Analysis of 8,676 children, which began in 2004, reveals that getting sufficient vitamin D during infancy and childhood may reduce risk of type 1 diabetes, according to a recent study.
We talked to Chr Hansen CEO about selling dairy cultures to the biggest cheese makers in the US, how to double profitability in colours by 'ditching complexities' and why he is sceptical of (but still investing in) plant-based ingredients.
