The ongoing threat of coronavirus could increase the potential for deficiencies in key micronutrients supporting the immune system, according to The Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN UK).
Swedish-based firm Probi and Viva5 Group are to enter into a partnership that looks to focus on developing a range of probiotic-based products for the functional food and beverage sector.
A newly-discovered class of colouring pigments called auronidins could open doors for the development of more stable and intense natural, plant-based food and beverage colourants.
Caffeine containing thermogenic fitness drink (TFD) formulas appear effective in increasing resting energy expenditure (REE), a study finds with higher amounts also impacting on resting fat oxidation (RFO).
Habitual fish oil supplementation may be linked to a lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular (CVD) disease-related deaths, say researchers, who also point to a lower risk of CVD incidences as a result.
The high antioxidant, flavonoid and fibre intake associated with a plant-based diet can help manage asthma and this could be helpful for many vulnerable people during this pandemic, according to the authors of a new clinical review.
A global AI startup company has created a way to help consumers find the nutrition and supplements they need to support their immune system during this health pandemic.
Building trust and transparency is a key challenge for the omega-3 industry today but what are the best strategies for building these core values in the industry? In a webinar hosted by NutraIngredients, four experts in the field came together to answer...
Prominent figures within the sports nutrition industry identify cognitive health, personalised nutrition and the rise of eSports amongst others in insights gathered discussing how best to excel in the sector.
Botanical ingredients have a history of thousands of years of supporting human health. As we enter springtime in the North Hemisphere it's comforting to reflect on the fact that that will still be true even as the current crisis passes.
A combination of inulin, lactitol, and aloe vera gel may improve the composition of the gut microbiota in people with mild constipation and help reduce adverse symptoms, says a study from Korea.
A seed extract from the Indonesian Melinjo tree may reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled clinical study among healthy young subjects.
Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) donors should be screened for coronavirus symptoms with checks made of the donor's travel history to regions affected by the virus, an expert panel of researchers say.
The increasing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) only underscores the need for accurate and informative labeling of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products, according to researchers.
The importance of folic acid before conception and during the first trimester are well established, but new data from Ireland indicates that maintaining supplementation beyond the first trimester may lead to cognitive performance benefits for the child.
Omya, the global producer of mineral ingredients based in Switzerland, has developed a natural, easy to process source of calcium that can be added to a range of infant food and formula solutions.
The entrepreneurial professor behind the infamous TwinsUK study and ZOE personalised nutrition app has led the creation of a COVID Symptom Tracker app to bolster scientific knowledge into how the virus spreads.
A hospital has reportedly turned to vitamin C as a treatment for the coronavirus, after reports emerged from China that doses well in excess of daily Dietary Reference Values (DRV) showed promise.
Small and medium sized food brands who have benefited from the diversification of the grocery aisle in recent years are now feeling the squeeze as the unprecedented coronavirus crisis sweeps Europe – and the world.
Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has ordered an online retailer to stop using preventive claims against the coronavirus to sell supplement, cosmetic and detergent products.
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) is to join the European Food Forum (EFF) as part of ongoing efforts to promote healthy ageing and nutrition, especially during the coronavirus situation as well as Brexit.
Motion Nutrition has addressed an Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling which deemed a description of its nootropic supplement as a claim to be able to protect against neurodegenerative diseases.
Natural Products Expo West was supposed to be a launching pad for many new products. With the cancellation of the show and the many other coronavirus-related dislocations, natural products companies are scrambling to adapt.
In light of the ongoing novel Coronavirus (COVID19) public health emergency, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas has been postponed until November 16-18, 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Washington DC.
A healthy gut microbiome is crucial in mounting a response to the coronavirus, a public health expert says, who also details its role in preventing immune over-reactions that can damage the lungs.
The founder of global sports nutrition brand Grenade has revealed how he is working to keep his staff safe and ensuring the survival of his business during this extraordinary pandemic.
The polyphenols in pomegranate juice beneficially affected the balance of steroidal hormones among trained weightlifters but did not cut an inflammation marker, a recent study found.
Six months after swinging open its central Berlin doors KitchenTown has established itself as a food and nutrition force in Europe’s self-proclaimed start-up capital.
The UK’s advertising watchdog has dismissed claims made by a retailer stating its cannabidiol (CBD) pain relief patch could reduce chronic pain, anxiety and diabetes, pointing out the claims were medicinal.
Dietary supplement manufacturers and the natural channel stores that sell the products play an important role in supporting consumers health during this challenging time and should be counted as ‘essential’ businesses, stakeholders say.
As COVID-19 causes consumers to search for supplements that can bolster the immune system and help beat depression, it seems an appropriate time to discuss omega-3's.
The impact of Coronavirus on the manufacturing supply chain could affect worldwide revenue to the tune of €14 trillion this year as the nutrition industry sets about assessing the long-term ramifications.
Global health food chain Holland and Barrett has brought in sales limits to reduce panic buying and introduced a dedicated one-hour shopping window for the elderly and vulnerable as well as a new call centre to keep up with soaring demand caused by the...
A dietitian and founder of a 'good mood food' startup has shared her tips for maintaining good mental health during the uncertain times of this COVID-19 pandemic.
Nutrition startups have voiced fears for their businesses after Amazon announced it is prohibiting shipments of any non-essential goods from its warehouses until at least April 5th in an aim to meet spiralling demand caused by COVID-19.
Chemicals company Evonik, announces the development of a collagen form made using fermentation-based processes that do not use animal or human-derived materials.