The Swedish Supreme Administrative Court has overruled a decision by the country’s local government that prohibited sales of food supplements, declaring the ban to be ‘without constitutional support’.
How to appeal to consumers in an age of information-overload and scepticism
Big health food and drink companies must go small with their marketing tactics as sceptical consumers are shunning established firms and demanding ultra-ethical brands, according to new research revealed at Health Ingredients Europe.
Global fermentation player Lesaffre has completed the full acquisition of Italian biotechnology specialist Gnosis three years after its acquired a majority shareholding in the firm.
The importance of adequate nutrition and targeted supplementation for war fighters is a rapidly evolving field, according to an expert who has counseled sailors on the subject.
We caught up with two start-ups, Plasma Nutrition and Tamarack Biotics, to learn more about the market and regulatory status of their novel processes and ingredients at the SupplySide West 2018 Expo.
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EPA and DHA: These two fatty acids have been the focus of omega-3 research for a long time, but emerging data is shining the spotlight on DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) and the fascinating world of the pre-resolving mediators (PRMs).
Carbery Food Ingredients has launched a fermented whey protein isolate (WPI) with prebiotic-promoting properties to tap into interest in the gut microbiome.
Is the protein craze fizzling out? Not if you look at new product launch data, or the fact that producers of both plant and dairy proteins are continuing to add capacity, and consumers are continuing to experiment with new sources, from marine collagen...
The timings of our meals effect our ability to lose weight so the integration of sleep rhythm data would help to build more effective personalised diet guides, experts have said.
Probiotics may have a role in fighting necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in pre-term infants, but more research is needed to set an optimal standard for their application, say researchers in China.
Leading global manufacturer of specialty and nutritional dairy ingredients, flavors and cheeses, launches WPI product for energy bars at Health Ingredients Europe.
Gut dysbiosis is a common feature of the afflictions that come with aging, according a recent Japanese review. The finding opens wider the door for probiotics and prebiotics in a healthy aging positioning.
The sports nutrition category has undergone significant change in recent years, as many new non-core consumers are seeking out the products. This has coincided with increased regulatory scrutiny and calls for greater transparency, says the COO of ProSupps.
There is a lot of science supporting both the safety and efficacy of probiotics, and the community should do more to talk about this science, says the new director of scientific affairs at the International Probiotics Association.
In our latest review of Japan's supplement and functional food sectors, we feature DSM's efforts to support healthy ageing, probiotic-rich convenience snacks, the country's first FOSHU-certified nutricosmetics product, and enzyme supplements...
A doctor of health and exercise has called into question the environmental superiority of plant-based proteins based on nutritional needs for muscle growth.
Italy’s Ministry of Health has moved to clarify definitions governing food for medical purposes from food supplements, with suggestions that the final decision intends to be kept at a national, not EU level.
Using a unique combination of online consumer reviews and the product detail associated with them, Lumina Intelligence says its launch into the sports nutrition category will provide market intelligence and insights that will help the industry deliver...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company’s ingredient BioPQQ has been used in the healthy aging space for more than a decade. This year, the company has been ramping up efforts to increase awareness of the ingredient’s sports benefits.
The protein-craze may be losing its muscle as savvy shoppers are looking to balance their diets, says a health guru who spoke at Food Matters Live in London recently.
Plant-based ingredient specialist Roquette has chosen Barentz as its partner for European distribution of the firm’s pharmaceutical product range as demand for ‘natural’ or ‘authentic’ ingredients continues to grow.
There is a large appetite among the public for microbiome-based medicine but there is also a need to deliver more in terms of evidence and how it’s communicated, a microbiome expert said.
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Food manufacturers could soon be able to source more plant-based proteins locally after the European Commission announced new policies to promote production and consumption of soy, chickpeas, lentils and rapeseed.
US nutrition data firm Medtronic is to acquire Nutrino Health in a deal that combines both firms’ expertise in nutritional intervention to address the threat of metabolic conditions such as diabetes.
Fish oil combined with protein may reduce lower body muscle soreness, reduce fatigue and maintain lower-body power over a longer period, a sports exercise study concludes.
Milan-based Gnosis says its new fermentation line operating at its Pisticicci manufacturing plant in southern Italy will help it meet growing demand for vitamin K2 as MK7.
Botanical-based supplement firm Pukka Herbs aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 after agreeing to a series of climate-based targets designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Proposed plans could see food supplements such as probiotics and Omega 3 fatty acids subject to a VAT rate of up to 23% in moves set out by the Irish government in time for January next year.
Consensus-based standards for dietary supplements developed by the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) will be published very soon, says the alliance’s president.
A former professional footballer has scored a kick-up in sales for his “world’s healthiest bread” after appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den on Sunday (November 11th).
Food, drink and supplement innovators should take tips from the beauty industry as consumers want to fill-up on products that will help them fight the ageing process, says Mintel.
Supplementation with vitamin D3 could alleviate symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) in athletes, especially during winter training, according to researchers in South Korea and the US.
Tighter regulation is needed, in addition to advancements in science and technology, to stamp out adulteration in botanical extracts, says Ryan Gorman, brand director of Network Nutrition, a provider of plant-derived ingredients.
The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program’s proposed Best Practices Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles is receiving support from leading ingredient suppliers in the industry, says Mark...
An ingredient used in infant formula may support the intestinal barrier in preventing harmful compounds from entering the bloodstream by increasing beneficial bacteria numbers in the gut.
From 'detox' and alkaline diets, to vitamin efficacy and use of protein, we've compiled a list of the top health and nutrition myths that gal experts in the field.
Blackmores' practitioner-only firm BioCeuticals is investing heavily in medicinal cannabis research, recently announcing its $500,000-plus funding of the world's first clinical trial to investigate its effects on brain tumours and the symptoms...
As parents become more aware of the importance of the developing gut microbiome in their infants and children there will be opportunities for prebiotics, says ingredients supplier Beneo.
Increased consumer awareness around probiotics – linked to an ever growing body of benefits – is opening up new markets around the world, with China booming and new opportunities in Latin America, says George Paraskevakos, executive director of the International...
A review of more than 70 clinical trials has found that increased intakes of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy is linked to a lower risk of premature births.