Functional food firm Huel reveals details of an agreement with Sainsbury's to stock its nutritionally complete meal on supermarket shelves for the first time.
Italian food authorities issue guidance on the purity of amino acids in dietary supplements becoming only the second European country to do so in moves intended to guarantee consumers ‘a high level of protection’.
A cannabidiol (CBD) manufacturer is calling for greater regulatory controls after independent analyses of 31 CBD-based products found varying levels of active ingredients as well as CBD-related labelling issues.
A former electrical engineer who developed an unexpected passion for nutrition has co-founded the ‘world’s first’ portable food intolerance breathalyser which has already gained sales of nearly $2 million just 10 months after launch.
Research looking into the use of dietary supplements among Spanish paediatricians finds over 75% prescribe synbiotics, omega-3 oils and others to their patients.
American ingredients business Rousselot is to reshuffle its segments in a move that places its collagen-based products at the forefront of the firm’s growth and direction.
The sports nutrition world in Latin America is experiencing a fast-paced and seismic shift, which sees it move out of the performance, athlete-rich arena into a wider, health-centered sphere.
Hemp and CBD continued to reign as one of the top food and beverage trends at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore last week, just as they did at the event’s counterpart Expo West last March – but also just like at West they were far from the only...
Significant investment is required to get innovative protein start-ups off the ground. So what are investors looking for when deciding to bankroll new talent? And what do they predict for the future of protein? Cargill and S2G Ventures weigh in.
Altering the makeup of our gut microbiome could have an impact on muscle growth and function, say researchers who hope the new findings will have promise for age-related muscle loss.
Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6068 (GanedenBC30) may improve gastrointestinal symptoms (GI) and upper respiratory tract infection symptoms (URTI) in children, according to a new study published in the journal Food Research International.
Natural botanicals, such as those used in Ayurveda and TCM, have a long history of use in Asia, but there is renewed interest in their benefits for Healthy Ageing.
Influencer marketing is still quite novel and yet it's predicted to grow to more than double 2017 figures to become a $6.5bn industry this year (Influencer Marketing Hub) so its important to ensure these promo's are legal and ethical.
AlcoDigital, a UK supplier of breathalysers, has created the 'world’s first' cartridge-based, real-time fat burning monitoring breathalyser that doesn't hurt the person or the pocket.
Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new Penn State study.
After its sell-out 2019 edition in Copenhagen, Probiota will be heading to Dublin in February 2020. Check out the key themes and outline agenda for the leading probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome event … and register now for the three-day festival of...
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has for the first time issued a direct warning to a named company under the consumer safety law regarding health foods.
The sale of counterfeit products online is garnering more and more attention. One observer of the category said product certification could be the answer.
Whether it’s a sign of dissatisfaction with conventional Western medicine, or a more holistic preference, Ayurvedic ingredients like turmeric and ashwagandha are entering into the diets of mainstream North American consumers.
Belgium’s Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) is recalling a popular fat-burning supplement over concerns about the product’s caffeine content.
Researchers are pointing to the effect of nut’s fibre content on the gut and rate of faecal excretion as reasons the food’s consumption is linked to less weight gain and lower obesity risk.
Australia’s Activated Nutrients is working with international probiotic giants to satisfy what it sees as the current market gap in precision probiotics.
A startup founder who wants to banish the masculine and feminine stereotypes in protein marketing says sports nutrition products should be made more accessible by removing gender-focused health claims.
A study which suggests probiotics may enhance weight loss in obese children has been scrutinised by experts who say despite its limitations the results are 'exciting'.
Chr. Hansen Denmark has made the 'groundbreaking' promise to switch to 100% green power for the next decade, equating to an annual saving of nearly 15,000 Danish households worth of energy.
A ground-breaking new mathematical model will help NASA to predict vitamin degradation in spaceflight food, ensuring astronauts remain fuelled on nutrient-rich diets, say researchers.
Medical education lacks effective nutrition education across the entire globe, therefore impacting the level of patient care, according to a team on international analysts.
Collagen peptide supplementation can have a dual impact on improving bone formation and reducing bone breakdown, according to new 'pioneering' collaborative study from the French National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA) and the maker...
A new study that used remote participant recruitment and monitoring, allowing for a more diverse study population than traditional methods supports the efficacy of BASF’s novel micro-emulsifying plant sterol for cholesterol management.
Companies that foster science in the dietary supplement industry can labor under the prejudices of those who say that any industry funding of a study must necessarily taint the results.
Consuming lactobacillus boost the effects of antibiotic treatments in women with UTIs and other inflammatory problems by improving the vaginal microbiota, a meta-analysis has shown.
Arla Foods Ingredients has created a new blend of whey protein to help manufacturers make premium protein bars which stand out on the saturated shelves.
If there’s anything that sports nutrition innovation teaches us, it’s that the pace of change remains in a constant state of flux with multiple avenues currently being explored.
Using scientific evidence to bring products to elite athletes and active consumers is a job potentially fraught with pitfalls so the industry has to simplify the science for shoppers and comb away the confusion entangled into social media.
New Zealand’s High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge and industry partners are seeking to establish two new ‘highly functional natural foods’ – Karengo, a type of edible seaweed, and Mamaku, a type of tree fern.
An Israeli collaboration of investors, food and beverage manufacturers are launching a FoodTech incubator focusing on improving food’s nutritional value as well as advancing personalised nutrition.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says there is no single age to introduce complementary infant feeding in Europe, citing individual characteristics and development as deciding factors.
A technical report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) details safety concerns the Agency has for placing leaf powder of Moringa stenopetala on the market as a traditional food (TF).
Norway’s Food Safety Authority, Mattilsynet instructs food stores to withdraw a Yerba mate tea product from the market after traces of a laxative drug were found by inspectors.
A modified form of queretin has been shown to increase muscle mass in a trial with teenaged athletes, opening up a potential new application for this antioxidant ingredient.
