Sustainability concerns and the growing demand for plant-based products are presenting new opportunities for dietary supplement manufacturers to offer omega-3 solutions that check off all the boxes for health-conscious, environmentally-minded consumers....
Lonza recently announced the launch of its new TWK10 probiotic ingredient, a Lactobacillus plantarum strain that is isolated from fermented Taiwanese Kimchi.
A surface protein of the intestinal bacteria Bifidobacterium is capable of stopping excessive or uncontrollable inflammation caused by viruses such as COVID-19, according to a newly published study.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently did an Instagram Live interview with the actress Jennifer Garner where he discussed immune health and supplementation.
NutraIngredients' virtual Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is set to kick off tommorow on September 23rd with a tour of the industry's biggest news from 2019 and 2020.
Iodine status in pregnant and post-partum women is insufficient according to a new Norwegian study, which reveals it takes around 18 months before levels reach adequate levels achieved in pregnancy.
Fonterra’s five-year digital transformation partnership with Microsoft will enhance food safety and security measures, as well as improve the management of its massive amounts of data, according to its Chief Information Officer.
Representatives Kurt Schrader and Morgan Griffith recently introduced the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection & Market Stabilization Act of 2020.
Lumina Intelligence, a business division of William Reed Business Media, published a report that gathered data on probiotics across 25 countries. After scouring thousands of products and online reviews, the insights service found only 13 probiotics targeted...
A wildlife conservation expert has brought his passion for the environment to the sports nutrition industry with the UK’s first locally sourced cricket and plant-based sports nutrition brand Rebel Protein.
Selenium (Se) deficiency has a 'striking' yet overlooked link with COVID-19 severity, researchers have argued in a review which outlines a supplementation action plan.
Technology that raises the levels and purity of fish oil in food has been detailed by Australian scientists, who also demonstrate how fish oil can be successfully encapsulated with curcumin and quercetin.
Danish Researchers report that they have developed an ingestible capsule that captured bacteria and other biological samples while passing through the gastrointestinal tract of rats.
“Functional” cookies formulated with polyphenol-rich black soybean powder may improve vascular function and decrease systolic blood pressure in healthy adults, says a new RCT from Japan.
Health ingredient giants BASF Human Nutrition and Gelita announce the formation of two separate distribution agreements with Azelis that capitalises on the group’s European nutraceutical network.
A topical probiotic treatment can reduce eczema severity and increase quality of life for children as young as three, according to the results of an early, open-label study.
Collagen, in combination chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine hydrochloride and hyaluronic acid, appears to reduce cartilage degeneration as well as indicators of osteoarthritis (OA), according to a new study.
Swiss biotech firm Evolva recently released their findings from the Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW) clinical study, which examined cognition, cerebrovascular function and cardiometabolic markers in postmenopausal women.
With recent data providing “solid evidence” for nicotinamide riboside’s effects on inflammation and body composition, combining NR with exercise will see us “really get some place”, says Dr Charles Brenner.
Combined low vitamin D and K status are associated with increased all-cause mortality risk and possibly with cardiovascular events, according to a newly published cohort study.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is to increase its lactoferrin production capacity in the Netherlands to meet rising demand in its early life nutrition and adult nutrition segments.
Faecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) may serve to reduce the alcohol craving and consumption characteristic of cirrhosis in the short-term, according to a team from the US.
Arcadia Biosciences is a publicly-traded crop innovation company that is pioneering new developments in hemp through plant breeding technology and gene editing.
The skin microbiome continues to ignite interest as science fast advances and product innovations hit shelves, but where exactly are the biggest opportunities for industry and what will be the key challenges moving forward?
Supplementing the diet with krill oil may help maintain normal muscle function by preventing lower circulating concentrations of choline observed during endurance events, according to a Norwegian study.
While future missions to Mars will look to discover microbial life beyond Earth, a new report argues we must first better understand our own microbes in order to get to the red planet safely.
Gelatine trade associations from four continents have formed a new global organisation that aims to boost consumer awareness of gelatine’s role in nutraceuticals, joint health and cosmetic applications.
Given that most of the Summer months were in lockdown, August and September were surprisingly busy months for acquisitions and collaborations. Here, NutraIngredients rounds up the best of them.
A clean-label complex of bergamot and wild artichoke offers a promising solution to counteract the onset and progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in older patients, a recent RCT concludes.
Ireland-based biotech firm Nuritas reveals details of natural rice-based peptides discovered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) that could help reduce age-related chronic inflammation.
When it comes to discussing immunity and other health claims, marketers have to be cautious, especially in the current climate. A recent National Advertising Division (NAD) decision stated this is an “unprecedented time” and declared it would fulfill...
Scientists at the University of Chicago are calling for clinical trials to investigate if vitamin D may reduce COVID-19 incidence after their retrospective study found a link between deficiency of the sunshine vitamin and the likelihood of becoming infected...
Latvian dairy company Food Union Group is investing to position itself for future growth, with a focus on production capabilities, food tech and market-led innovation. FoodNavigator speaks to CEO Normunds Staņēvičs to find out more.
A synergistic botanical formula of curcumin, frankincense and black sesame oil can provide pain relief with efficacy and speed comparable to paracetamol, according to a new RCT.
IFF Health and DolCas Biotech have partnered on the sale and marketing of Curcugen, a next-gen, all-natural turmeric extract for the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries.
Earthlight Whole Food's Vitamin D, distributed by PLT Health Solutions in the US, has received novel foods approval in the EU, allowing it to be used in 'clean label' food and beverages in Europe.
The winners of the 2020 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards have been announced via a live online broadcast, where the region’s brightest and best products, ingredients and projects were revealed.
Demand for food and beverage products that boost mood, memory, focus and energy is said to be soaring. However, food consultant Julian Mellentin warns that food innovators should tread lightly: “It's a high-risk market and many entrepreneurs are...
Higher levels of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in the blood may help reduce the severity of muscle damage seen in professional football players.
Bouwhuis Enthoven has developed two new protein ingredients – based on egg whites – that it says can help overcome the sensory and shelf-life challenges in high-protein snacks.
A new peer-reviewed pilot study found that daily supplementation with Robuvit improved energy, enthusiasm, and physical and mental health associated with vigor.
The new company, which is led by Dr Rolf Smeets (a former executive of Danone’s medical food division) and Dr Guru Ramanathan (former Chief Innovation Officer for GNC), aims to make its innovative products accessible in underserved markets.
