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Happy New Year from the Nutraingredients team! In a break from our weekly review of the news, this week our editors run down their news highlights from last year!
Worldwide vitamin and mineral deficiencies will continue till 2050 unless nutritionally rich foods are made more available and affordable, according to new research led by University of Illinois,.
As we boldly begin our march into 2019, it’s time for the NutraIngredients editors to get out our crystal balls and predict the hottest trends in the European health and wellness space for the year ahead. What’s in store for 2019?
California-based ChromaDex announced that Nestlé Health Science now has “exclusive right” to include ChromaDex’s patented nicotinamide riboside ingredient Tru Niagen in its branded medical nutrition products.
Providing simple cameras to farmers—whether they are cell phones connected to an app or not—could provide valuable information to reinforce botanical identity and chain of custody, an expert has said.
Ethnicity has a consistent effect on the microbiome according to new research which fuels the debate about whether diet or genes have the most effect on the microbiome.
Probiota, our three-day summit dedicated to the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics, will be held in Copenhagen this February, with a number of big-name firms confirmed as sponsors.
By Virpi Varjonen, Analyst & Strategist at Invenire Market Intelligence
What are the main trends? Where is the market going? These are the regularly asked questions within the food and nutrition industry. But why? And how do we actually get the most out of trends reports?
Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline are merging their consumer health units, bringing the two pharma giants’ dietary supplement and over-the-counter brands into what analysts are calling “the world’s largest consumer health company.”
By George Paraskevakos, Executive Director, International Probiotics Association (IPA)
As I celebrated three years at IPA in April, I couldn’t help but reflect on the shape the industry has taken. Going from being sparingly mentioned in the press and fast forward to today and it is almost every other week we see probiotics in the headlines....
Chinese/American company Lyxia has debuted as a new player in the algae omega-3s space with a highly refined EPA ingredient from a photosynthetic strain.
Belgium food authorities have updated guidelines that set out new maximum limits for caffeine, lutein, lycopene and red yeast rice for use in food supplements.
New proposed conditions in which milk, sports, isotonic and energy drinks would become main sources of D-ribose intake are deemed safe, according to the European, Food and Safety Authority (EFSA).
Sports nutrition remains one of the most innovative and forward thinking sectors in the food and nutrition industry. However, like all new sectors, the speed of new products coming to market threaten to overtake legislation designed to maintain standards....
A first-of-its-kind national report on infant feeding in New Zealand will be used to aid the Ministry of Health in its upcoming review of the country’s existing food and nutrition guidelines for young children.
A recently published clinical guideline for the management of blood cholesterol gives an indication of how far the dietary supplement industry has to go in convincing practitioners of the efficacy of its products. In its 120 pages, the guideline spends...
Results from a new study suggests that supplementing with aqueous extract of French oak wood may improve the sleep quality and mood of individuals with insomnia and high oxidative stress.
2019 could be the year fibre becomes fashionable as consumers learn more about gut health and weight management, according to a leading ingredient supplier.
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has said its decision to reject a health claim for Han-Biotech’s Symbiosal was correct after the firm argued the ruling was not scientifically supported.
Studies looking into vitamin D status in both the young and old appear to link its deficiency with schizophrenia in newborns and depression in older adults.
Exercise programs have many benefits, but helping participants to lose weight is not among them, according to a review article published in the journal of a private physicians organization.
Researchers in Russia analyzed changes of fatty acid levels in the blood plasma of national team cross-country skiers. Results suggested possible role of MCT for exercise benefits, such as improved endurance.
Start-up food makers and challenger brands have shaken up the food industry thanks to their close relationship with rapidly emerging consumer demands. FoodNavigator spoke to five trailblazing brands to find out their top trend predictions for 2019.
Recreationally active men who ingested 500 mg of aqueous ashwagandha extract experienced ‘statistically significant improvements’ in average squat power and peak bench press power compared to those who took a placebo.
A mother with an eye for health trends has cultured a huge following for her fermented food brand which originated from a simple aim to boost her son’s gut health.
A new patent licencing deal between Cornell and LNC Therapeutics will help the French biotech become the ‘must have’ partner for research and product development relating to the Christensenella strain, says the company’s CEO.
Progress in tackling malnutrition worldwide is to date simply not good enough, according to the 2018 Global Nutrition Report, which lays bare the global devastation of having too much or too little to eat.
A JD-COFCO joint research centre has published a white paper which sheds light on the eight consumption and innovation trends dominating China's infant nutrition market.
It's not easy to keep up with the fast pace of the news, but the weekly Nutra News Review is your best shot. Our editors run down their weekly news highlights - giving you the inside track on the top news and analysis from the last seven days.
Plant-based protein supplements are growing at a faster rate than the overall protein supplement category—so who’s the audience and why did they choose to go plant-based?
A combination of DuPont’s Howaru Shape probiotic and Litesse Ultra prebiotic may beneficially alter the gut microbiota and improve gut barrier function, says a new study from DuPont Nutrition & Health.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said omega-3 fatty acid medicines are not effective in preventing further heart and blood vessels problems after heart attack – meaning medicines containing DHA and EPA for this purpose will no longer be authorised...
Read about the latest research on plant-based omega-3, DHA's importance for maternal and infant health, how composition influences matcha's anti-stress impact, and how probiotic supplementation can increase productivity in this month's...
The UK Government have opened up consultations with the nutrition industry regarding proposed changes to regulations in the event of a no deal scenario after March 2019.
Sales of Growing Up Milk are booming thanks to product fortification and shrewd marketing, research has revealed, despite repeated health warnings from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
A European trademark to identify sports nutrition products belonging to members of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has been approved by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Interest in nutrition, exercising and following a healthy lifestyle has become the focus of an increasing number of consumers, who look to professional athletes as examples of peak physical conditioning.
By Ellen Schutt, Executive Director, GOED (Global Organization for EPA & DHA Omega-3)
New science, developments in contaminant regulations, a new conversation around micro- and nanoplastics, and challenges on the regulatory front: In this guest article, Ellen Schutt, Executive Director of GOED, looks back on a very busy 2018 in the omega-3...
The European and Food Safety Authority (EFSA) state that magnesium citrate malate (MgCM) is a bioavailable magnesium source but cannot verify the extent of its bioavailability in food supplements.
New analysis looking into the effect of Lallemand’s Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 probiotic reveals an antioxidant potential that may interest athletes in the periods before or during strenuous exercise.
A black cumin seed extract marketed by Sabinsa performed best in a head to head comparison of extracts in an in vivo study looking at the effects of this botanical on inflammatory processes related to asthma.
Nutrition experts trying to improve the diet of people from alternative cultures must adjust the foods they recommend to achieve behavioural compliance, a nutritionist has warned.