An interactive map which tracks rising food tech start-ups around the world will allow industry players to navigate the latest innovations, its creator, Crowdfooding, says.
The Swiss food and beverage giant and the Dublin-based biotech company are to work together on discovering bioactive peptide networks in target high-value areas.
A product warning on supplements containing high doses of zinc and vitamin B6 was issued this week by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety GmbH (AGES).
Meriva, a proprietary lecithin-based delivery form of curcumin, significantly reduced pain and enhanced physical function in injured rugby players, according to a recent study in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences.
Nordic food group Orkla is concentrating on rising consumer demand for healthy, environmentally friendly products and intends to build new brands that deliver on these trends.
Florida-based Valensa International and parent company EID Parry have announced a new joint venture to develop new ingredients and non-GMO certifications on existing algae products.
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has identified a potential concern for toddlers and their exposure to tropane alkaloids (TA) that are found in tea and herbal infusions.
Breastfeeding’s benefits appear to extend beyond those for the infant as research indicates their mothers are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause.
A probiotic strain marketed by Lallemand Health Solutions has been granted new health claims related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by Canadian health authority Health Canada.
More products boasting the energy-managing, cognitive-enhancing and mood-moderating effects of adaptogens, CBD and nootropics will break out in 2018 as consumers continue to seek holistic and preventive ways to manage their mental health, according to...
A proprietary mixture of two probiotic strains developed by Swedish company Probi AB may help people catch fewer winter colds. Details of the study will be revealed in a webinar on March 1st.
Quality control performed on commercially available dietary supplements in Poland has uncovered labelling irregularities that include a lack of ingredient information, daily dosage and warnings.
Lifelong intake of sunflower oil induced structural changes in the livers of rats, increasing their risk of liver disease in later life, according to a recent study in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.
An upper intake level of folate is unnecessary, say UK researchers, who think its removal to allow flour fortification with folic acid will open up a global opportunity to prevent future birth defects.
China and India's growing sports nutrition sectors have been identified as two key targets for UK-based supplement and functional food firm Tom Oliver Nutrition.
Daily supplementation with high DHA fish oil concentrate may support a healthy immune response in middle-aged obese adults, according to data from a new pilot study on humans.
Dietitians working with pro sports teams said NSF’s redesigned mobile app will help athletes stay in compliance by making it easier to choose certified supplements when they are not under team supervision.
The origins, purity and the relatively low risk of contamination in plant melatonin have opened the door to its use as a nutraceutical compound, Spanish scientists suggest.
Botanical specialist Arjuna reveals how a sustainable approach to cultivating a nitrate-rich plant extract is reaping rewards, producing an ingredient that has found uses in energy bars and nutrition powders.
The consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics can improve cognitive function in obese and insulin-resistant individuals by manipulating the gut, say researchers in Thailand.
A recent NPR program on the subject of dietary supplements was a sign both of how far the industry has come in terms of recognition of its legitimacy and how far it has yet to go.
Are current guidelines on caffeine use in sport optimal for everyone? That's the question two sports nutritionists pose as they argue that genetic variation may well influence caffeine's performance-enhancing effects.
Health-conscious people will choose healthy foods anyway – but visual cues, rather than words, can help those who are less health-conscious to make better food choices, researchers say.
In the latest pairing between industry and academia, Evolve BioSystems and Kings College London collaborate in their efforts to improve gut health in Caesarean-section delivered infants.
Chinese investment into Australian health firms, including supplement manufacturers, will continue to grow as the country's healthcare system matures and the population ages, analysts from KPMG are forecasting.
Accusations levelled at Nestlé claim the Swiss corporate giants mislead consumers with nutritional claims about its infant formula products, flouting ethical marketing codes in the process.
A debate has broken out about the potential risks and benefits of very low calorie diets (VLCDs) and meal replacement programs after data presented at a European congress suggested they could cause temporary deterioration in heart functions.
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Dietary supplement industry groups have heavily criticized a new meta-analysis in JAMA Cardiology that concluded that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation had no significant impact on fatal or nonfatal coronary heart disease or any major vascular events.
"It is quite clear that nutritionally soy milk is the best alternative for cow’s milk in the human diet,” according to McGill researchers who compared the plant-based milk alternative to almond, rice and coconut milks.
French speciality ingredients supplier Naturex has already launched two new products on the back of a global agreement with Cura Global Health for its line of fermented Koji Minerals.
Nano sensors used to track how vitamin D3 affects cells have shown it is able repair damage to the heart brought on by metabolic conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes and atherosclerosis.
The development of a viable low calorie prebiotic sweetener that disrupts the industry’s use of sugar took another step forward after OptiBiotix Health revealed details of its latest taste study.
Cobalt is a mineral that doesn’t get enough attention despite its ability to stimulate systemic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory processes, according to two American researchers.
A researcher at Poland’s University of Lodz compiled and reviewed the existing scientific literature of sea buckthorn (Elaeagnus rhamnoides) oil’s health benefits, concluding that, though more research is needed, there’s a strong case for its cardioprotective...
Innovation is happening at all levels of the dietary supplement industry and is carving out new paths to market, driven by the application of advanced statistical techniques, participants in a NutraIngredients-USA panel said.
The global market for probiotics is growing rapidly, however EU rules that among other things ban the word ‘probiotic’ being used on label are stifling both growth and innovation in the European sector, warns the International Probiotic Association.
Raisio, makers of functional cholesterol drink Benecol, says it will continue to focus on healthy foods as its core strategy – and will look to restructure its business and cut jobs as it continues the strategic shift.
Swiss pharmaceutical and nutritional ingredients player Lonza beat 2017 earnings expectations, but forecast a rise in operating profit margin this year that fell short of analysts’ hopes, knocking its shares.
Boosting skills, lifting agricultural productivity, improving the UK’s diet and dealing with the fallout from Brexit were identified as priorities for the coming 12 months at the first UK Food and Drink Sector Council meeting.
In the biggest single investment announced in the Danish-headquartered dairy cooperative’s history, Arla Foods says it will invest more than half a billion euros ($656m) in 2018 to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition.
Supplementation of lemon verbena extract capsules taken with exhaustive exercise by moderately active study participants reduced muscle damage more than a placebo, according to a study conducted in Germany.
Manitoba, Canada-based MSPrebiotics Inc has received FODMAP Friendly certification, with updated logos for the products expected to hit shelves in spring 2018.
