September’s Sports Nutrition Summit introduces a trio of start-ups intent on disrupting the sports nutrition status quo with their mix of ingenuity and innovation. This year features Rafael Rozenson, founder and CEO of Vieve Protein Water.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that claims made about the green tea extract contained in a weight management supplement are misleading and unsubstantiated.
Supplementation with OmniActives CurcuWin curcumin ingredient may offer sports nutrition benefits with a new clinical trial supporting potential to protect against performance declines and soreness.
The potential of pre-workout blends (PWBs) remain untapped, says a new report, which points to its ingredients as possibly improving muscle development, endurance, power output and focus.
The European Commission (EC) clarifies the use of the extract Echinacea purpurea after regulation errors were made when extending the Novel Food in supplements.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has stepped in to ensure the safety of patients using total parenteral nutrition (TPN) bags supplied by Calea UK.
Satisfied Snacks sits at the valuable intersection of technology-driven innovation and mega-trends around health and flavour. We speak to founder Dr. Heather Daniell about how she is meeting demand for healthy, convenient and tasty snacks.
Italy’s National Institute of Health reports a number of products currently available on the Italian market that consumers should avoid due to the detection of erectile dysfunction drugs.
Austrian authorities reveal the presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients in a sample of dietary supplements and cosmetic products in spot checks that assess different distribution channels.
There is growing evidence that certain plant-based nutrients in tea and mushroom may help to delay cognitive decline as we age, and may provide more promising focuses for further research after multiple products touted by the pharma sector ended in failure.
A new review paper posultates a mechanism for the development of blood vessel aneurysms, and identifies a role for Vitamin K2 is preventing their occurrence.
Olive oil enriched with bioactive compounds extracted from olive fruit and leaves had a positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol levels in rats, according to a new study.
An insect protein startup which got a big business boost at NutraIngredients Sports Nutrition Summit last year is winging its way to the mass market after gaining investment from a pharmaceutical giant.
The second annual Sports Nutrition Summit - a three-day event dedicated to the active and performance nutrition marketplace – will be held in Amsterdam this September, with a number of big-name firms confirmed as sponsors.
Italy’s National Institute of Health concludes that the hepatitis cases linked to the consumption of curcumin-containing supplements was due to “individual susceptibility” or “pre-existing alterations.”
An expert panel has identified that interventions based on biomarkers and disease prevention need to be the key priority areas for the nutritional scientific community to promote healthy ageing as the number of seniors in APAC soars.
The high prices of healthy foods, coupled with an abundance of cheap unhealthy foods, remains a prime contributor to malnutrition globally, warn researchers.
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever is focused on developing connections with consumers through its digital strategy which is focused on four key planks: relevance, quality, segmentation and targeting.
Top experts and market leading voices from Liverpool John Moores University, the European Commission, Dutch Olympic Training Center, and ESSNA, are among the ever-growing world-class line up for three-day event linking the science and business of active...
Major ketone ester manufacturers are reporting booming business as pro cycling’s biggest race courses through the French countryside and mountain ranges.
Food authorities in Denmark could find no evidence of banned substances contaminating a sample of sports supplements and products in the latest clamp down of rogue traders by Danish regulators.
Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away. They may also store intriguing benefits for the gut, suggests new research, with the organic variety having the edge over standard apples.
Network marketing firm Usana suffered a 15% drop in sales as fallout continues in China from the country’s recent crackdown on sales practices in the health food sector.
A 3D printed pill that samples bacteria found in the gut could have important implications for the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation and recurrent infections linked to the microbial imbalance.
Sweden's Supreme Court rules that cannabidiol (CBD) oil made from industrial hemp containing any amount of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a drug,
A gut health product based on a botanical, a grain and a berry is using the popularity of ketogenic diets as a way to raise awareness of its microbiome modulating effects.
A new collagen player has entered the market with a process it says reimagines the production of this popular ingredient to arrive at a product with a cleaner sustainability story.
Scientists reveal why microbes shun a "survival of the fittest" approach when acquiring nutrients, instead choosing to cooperative strategy that ensures the balance and stability of a bacterial population.
Europe’s cannabidiol food and supplements market was on display at a recent CBD expo in Berlin, with CBD supplement and cosmetic manufacturers reporting impressive margins in a controversial category defined by booming sales and baffling regulations.
Israeli researchers find more clues as to how the gut-brain axis functions by isolating a molecule that is under-produced in the guts of people with motor-neurone disease (ALS).
Belgium’s Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) is recalling a jelly food supplement from pharmacies after test revealed the presence of the pharmaceutical sildenafil citrate.
Dietary supplementation appears to be widely used in sport with athletes relying on inadequate sources of information and may be largely unaware of sources to detect supplement contamination.
According to a new study, changes to food and nutrition industry scrutiny led to slowdown in salt reduction initiatives resulting in increased numbers of stomach cancer, stroke and heart disease.
After a number of delays, Ireland looks set to tax food supplements much to the dismay of industry groups, although the latest stumbling block appears to be which tax rate should the government apply.
The unethical and often illegal acts of small parts of the industry is putting huge pressure on the rest of the industry to 'get its act together' and improve on issues of supply chain transparency and regulatory compliance, say experts.
Berlin’s budding Nutrition Hub showed what can be achieved in rapid time at its recent Nutrition Hackathon, where teams had just two days to crunch their personalised nutrition ideas into practical and science-backed app and product prototypes.
The UK looks set to ban the sale of energy drinks high in caffeine to children after a Department of Health consultation lays bare the link to headaches, hyperactivity and obesity.
A group of Dutch researchers looked at 22 published studies to summarize the evidence we have so far on the health benefits of a group of compounds (called flavanones) found in citrus.
Seattle-based Bulletproof 360 made a name for itself in the nutrition space with MCT-infused coffee. It has since established an empire of functional food, beverage and supplement products. Its latest launch is a prebiotic powder called InnerFuel.
What does the general public know about the importance of their microbiome, where do they go for information and what do they do to improve their gut health? A survey on 1,000 adults has answered these questions and more.
Researchers continue to link diet with gut health as a US team find fruit, vegetable and whole grain consumption results in higher beneficial bacteria whilst diets that include fat, alcohol, and added sugar result in higher harmful bacteria numbers.
Belgium’s Federal Agency for Food Chain Safety (AFSCA) warns those allergic to dairy to avoid a soy protein supplement after authorities identify milk as a non-listed allergen ingredient.
A study suggesting women at high risk of developing ovarian cancer have lower levels of protective “friendly” vaginal bacteria suggests there may be an untapped opportunity for the women’s probiotics industry, a market analyst has said.
Could a simple picture taken on a phone really authenticate chopped or powdered herbs that look identical? Yes, says the co-founder of BriteScan, a potential new weapon in the verification arsenal.
In today's fast-paced and competitive nutrition market, it's no longer enough to know who your core consumer is. Industry must understand what they believe, think and feel, says the president of HealthFocus International.