Aker BioMarine says a recent award recognizing its innovative practices is a validation of the long road toward achieving the scale necessary to engage in category building projects.
An expert on the effects of multivitamins and minerals said he’s not in the least surprised that a recent meta analysis found that the ingredients don’t cut heart disease risk.
Vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of infants being small for gestational age and improve growth during infancy, according to a meta-analysis published this week.
Glanbia Nutritionals has been displaying its ‘Truly Grass Fed’ protein range: with products coming from cows that receive 95% of their nutritional feed from grass. And while consumers may not directly be on the look-out for ‘grass fed’ attributes, it...
Berlin-based startup NOURI wants to expand into the UK supplements market with its line of highly-concentrated stimulant shots that it says shake up a very 'dusty' herbal market.
A meta-analysis published yesterday found slim to no evidence of benefit in lessening cardiovascular disease risk for a range of vitamin and mineral ingredients.
A recently posted warning letter cites a New York company for the presence of an aromatase inhibitor in one of its dietary supplements. This class of chemicals is popular with strength trainers for its purported ability to suppress estrogen levels.
Relatively little attention has been paid to potential sex differences in body composition responses to whey protein, argued researchers from Purdue University.
Austrian startup Protygo has developed a ready-to-mix, single-use protein shake that it says addresses convenience and environmental concerns in the fitness industry.
Beef compounds could help improve the flavour and acceptability of functional ingredients with a bitter taste, according to researchers who report that certain beef peptides can block bitter taste receptors on the tongue.
Researchers in India looked at a strain of bacteria isolated from a fermented leafy grean dish and found that it has anti-inflammatory benefits, in a petri dish at least.
Far from being cocoa's poor cousin, carob powder is the ideal ingredient for healthy confectionery for kids, mimicking the "shine, snap and silky smooth texture" of milk chocolate without the stimulants caffeine and theobromine, says Supertreats...
Mouse data backs nori carbohydrate as potential prebiotic
A specific carbohydrate found in nori seaweed could help drive changes to our gut bacteria by encouraging the growth of certain probiotic strains, say researchers in Nature.
European regulators confirm Unilever’s assertion that black tea can improve attention identifying caffeine and l‐theanine actions as ‘sufficiently characterised’ during the health claim approval process.
The NutraIngredients Awards, in association with Vitafoods Europe 2018, saw more than 250 industry leaders help 34 finalists in 11 categories celebrate success widespread and innovation across the nutrition and wellness industry. Whether you were with...
Both white and dark chocolate can be used as a carrier matrix for bioactive substances like omega-3, say researchers. However the type of EPA and DHA used may have a major impact on quality, they warn.
With the NutraIngredients Awards over for another year, we take a deeper look at the winners of three key categories: Startup Award, NutraChampion and Editor’s Award for Innovation.
Our gala evening of celebration in Geneva saw 11 category winners in key industry categories - from ingredients and finished product innovation in large and small firms, to start-ups, and awards for innovation and cutting edge research. Check out our...
Chilean dairy brand Soprole has launched a new probiotic product for children, packaged in a 80 ml Tetra Pak container – the first time such packaging has been used in Chile.
School project may provide ‘more complete’ vegan and vegetarian diets
UK researchers working with kids on a school project say their new discovery could help boost the levels of vitamin B12 in certain plants – meaning more nutritionally complete diets for people who follow vegetarian and vegan diets.
Vitafoods 2018: ‘The consumer really is driving into plant-based’
With protein seeing continued interest from mainstream consumers, a new world of ‘protein refreshment’ is emerging, says Irish dairy and ingredients supplier Kerry – with increased demand for protein boosts in lighter, refreshing beverages such as water,...
A food and cosmetic convergence, where food ingredients find a place among cosmetic applications, could well form the next wave of innovation as consumers look to nutritional supplements for beauty purposes.
A €4 million investment from majority shareholder Maabarot Products will help French seaweed and algae specialist Algaia boost development and install new speciality extraction units, says the firm.
The sports nutrition market continues to ramify beyond the dedicated gym goer set. In this era of Active Nutrition, those companies with ingredients that can play in multiple spaces will prosper, a supplier says.
Direct selling companies have a relatively large share of dietary supplement sales in Latin American countries compared to others around the globe, according to data from market research firm Euromonitor.
Nestlé is top for addressing the double burden of obesity and malnutrition, and while many firms have stepped up efforts, a "disappointing" number have too many unhealthy products in their portfolios, according to the Access to Nutrition Index...
Simultaneously ingesting EPA and DHA may have a positive synergistic effect on exercise performance, but more evidence is needed to confirm this, say researchers in Japan.
Asia's rapidly ageing population is creating a raft of new business opportunities, but firms first need to better understand the market dynamics and expectations of older consumers.
Colombia represents one of the more attractive market opportunities for dietary supplements in Latin America because of favorable growth projections as well as familiar and fairly lenient regulations, experts say.
Researchers in Singapore say insufficient vitamin B12 coupled with higher folate may lead to higher gestational diabetes risk, holding "potential implications for antenatal supplement recommendations".
Chinese supplier Layn is driving efforts to bring monk fruit into use in Europe, saying that its stevia-monk fruit blend Lovia can offer an answer to the taste issues associated with stevia.
The concept of nutrient timing still has a place among the supplements and recovery aids that make up the sports nutrition sector, as an expert believes manufacturers can harness its principles to enhance a product's effectiveness.
HP Ingredients has revealed details of a new European Union (EU) patent granted to its cognitive health ingredient NeuroActin, which has shown efficacy in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease.
Maintaining a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 intake can lead to better overall health, say researchers in China, who also noted that marine-sources of PUFAs appear to be particularly beneficial among the local population.
Bega Bionutrients, the health and ingredient arm of Australian firm Bega Cheese, has launched a novel form of microencapsulated infant formula ingredient lactoferrin – Inferrin.
While botanical ingredients from the Amazon are key elements of the international trade, their growth has been stunted by cultural and environmental factors peculiar to the region, experts say.
UK-based health and nutrition retailer Holland & Barrett has confirmed to NutraIngredients that it plans to open a fully vegan store – as consumer demand for veganism continues to grow.
A study on mice conducted by Belgian researchers suggests that inulin supplementation may lower high triglyceride levels, which in turn may reduce cardiovascular risk.
As consumer interest in protein continues to grow food makers are working to differentiate themselves based on protein source. But, new research suggests, consumers are most accepting of proteins that are recognisable and familiar.
Nanoparticles made from tea leaves appear to halt the growth of up to 80% of lung cancer cells, a UK study shows, opening up possibilities for a non-toxic plant-based alternative method of production.
South Asia is in dire need of more sustainable vitamin A supplementation programming, with the region suffering from the world's second highest rate of vitamin A deficiency among children.
Eating cottage cheese before bed for its casein content is a popular bodybuilding tip. But results from a new clinical trial suggests that casein levels may matter more than timing.