All news articles for March 2019

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Clinical relevance: Vitamin C backed to shorten ICU stays

By Nathan Gray

Oral supplementation with vitamin C at an average dose of two grams per day could significantly cut the length of time of stays in intensive care units, according to a new meta-analysis of clinical trial data.

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From the Editor's Desk

Experts versus influencers: How to push facts without the fame

By Nikki Cutler

The key to healthy nutrition is to limit your sugar and fat intake, eat more fruit and veg, and choose whole grains and lean proteins.

Well that was the least grabbing intro to a story I’ve ever written…I hope.

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Protein potential: Exploring the opportunities

By Nikki Cutler

While its essential for healthy ageing, protein’s ability to repair and grow the body only scratches the surface of the nutrient’s potential. Nandi Proteins is one of the companies exploring that potential.

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ENCAPSULATION TECHNOLOGIES: BEYOND SUPPLEMENTS

WATCH - Is the future of botanicals in functional foods and drinks?

By Nathan Gray

The rise of new encapsulation and delivery technologies, coupled with growing consumer demand to see traditional ingredients 'back in food, not supplements' is driving a rise in the use of botanical ingredients in functional foods, say experts.

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Hero products: Saving the world one health innovation at a time

By Nikki Cutler

Health is one of the biggest trends in food and drink today as consumers and startups look to undo damage done by 100 years of mass production, according to an innovation expert who spoke at the International Food and Drink Event this week.

Delivery by design: How can companies approach delivery systems more rationally?

ENCAPSULATION TECHNOLOGIES: BEYOND SUPPLEMENTS

Delivery by design: How can companies approach delivery systems more rationally?

By Nathan Gray

While there has been an explosion in interest over colloidal delivery systems in recent years there has also been disconnect between primary research and commercialisation, says one expert who believes a novel ‘delivery by design’ approach could speed...

Quaker Oat Beverage has significantly fewer calories than rivals, coupled with a heart health positioning built around oat bran. Picture: Elaine Watson

60-second interview: Koen Burghouts, Global VP, nutrition group at PepsiCo

PepsiCo VP talks oatmilk, fiber, and why Quaker opted for the term 'oat beverage'

By Elaine Watson

While a flurry of brands have piled into the oatmilk category of late, Quaker is seeking to carve a unique position in the category with a product that delivers the creamy texture and performance that consumers have come to expect, but also offers unique...