Consuming one cup (9g) of cranberries per day could help improve memory and brain function, as well as lower ‘bad’ cholesterol in adults aged 50 to 80 years, according to a study carried out by researchers at the University of East Anglia.
Vitamin D3 supplementation is a cost-effective way of reducing deficiency in later life and particularly among the most ‘at-risk’ 70-plus age group, according to Irish researchers.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has made available a consultation opportunity regarding a draft opinion that revises current advice for acceptable copper intake.
Researchers have identified transcriptional interplay between microbial and nutritional responses to a high-fat meal (HFM) in the intestinal epithelial cells (IEC) of mice, which suggest gut microbes influence postprandial gene action.
NutraIngredients Europe is back with its immunity-focused webinar that once again shines the light on this timely topic to assess emerging developments and the most promising growth prospects.
UK start-up, Liquid Lipo International, will challenge a recent Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling relating to “misleading” and “unsubstantiated” claims for its flagship fat-reducing product, Liquid Lipo Fat Dissolved Gel.
Breakthrough in delivery system technologies is crucial to drive innovation in the traditional vitamin and minerals category, as well as the booming probiotics, functional food and beverage sectors.
New UK legislation that promotes innovation and more nutritious crops has been introduced to the country’s Parliament last week in a move designed to address future food security.
Consuming small amounts of whey protein (WP) before meals may help type 2 diabetics control their blood sugars, according to a research team from Newcastle University.
NutraIngredients.com is offering one lucky individual the chance to win a free place at this year’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit in Europe by taking part in a short online survey.
The cellular health supplement category has soared due to nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and nicotinamide riboside (NR) products, and now Australia’s practitioner-grade supplement brand Ora is entering the category with sulforaphane from broccoli sprout...
This is a lockdown success story about a mother and daughter from Brazil who moved to Sussex and wanted to create functional teas that not only did what they said on the tin but tasted good too.
Consumer demand for ‘healthy’ products is fuelling increasing interest in novel probiotics. In this article, NutraIngredients’ Will Chu talks to Robyn Eijlander, NIZO’s Molecular Microbiology expert, who explains how computational screening models can...
Adults consuming 8-10 grams (g) of fibre daily have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to researchers who suggest this dietary change may help fight antimicrobial resistance.
At Vitafoods Europe, ADM were showcasing their latest concepts with experts on-site to answer questions about how they will be keeping the health-conscious consumer in mind.
Kibow Biotech, developer of a probiotic formulation aimed as supporting kidney disease sufferers, has announced progress in developing the same formula as a drug.
Twenty-five years is a long time in business. The relationships and commitments to people and communities forged over that time by Indiana-based Verdure Sciences have helped the company weather the challenges and disruptions of the past couple of years,...
Asli Samanci, PhD, had researched bees for years, but it wasn’t until she had her first child that she became intimately involved with the products’ healing properties.
Evonik has revealed details of a €3bn investment to the business that looks to ‘realign’ its portfolio management, innovation and corporate culture by 2030.
Innovations in iron, beauty, sports nutrition, Australian firms competing to launch the country’s first over the counter cannabidiol (CBD) oral products, as well as infant formula firms’ responses to US shortage are the key trends covered in this round-up.
May is women's health month and there was no shortage of new products geared toward females. Gummies were also prominent, plus a hint of nostalgia in the form of ooze.
Food flavors and ingredients firm Firmenich has revealed details of its newly established Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) set up to guide the Swiss company’s research and development strategy.
New research examining the immune effects of TriNutra’s ThymoQuin when combined with D3 on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and on mice has found that the two work better together.
A natural form of calcium hydroxyapatite used by Hosfeth in their CalGo supplement comes directly from Atlantic salmon and is six times more absorbable than calcium carbonate, a study has found.
Low doses of dietary vitamin E supplementation could prevent exercise-induced muscle damage and have a greater impact on athletes, according to a new meta-analysis.
Research published in Nutrients suggests that existing upper levels of zinc among infants and young children should be updated with a newer body of relevant evidence.
While working at her father’s cigar company, Paola Fernandez invented a ‘natural’ alternative to tobacco-based rolling paper. In 2016, High Hemp was born and sells its flagship hemp wraps along with CBD gummies and tinctures. In under 5 years, Fernandez...
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has made available a resource that better explains the omega-3 health claims approved in the European Union.
Food and beverage manufacturers in the Middle East have been urged to stop toeing the line in terms of making any off-pack claims for their products, given increasing awareness and warnings raised by governments in the region.
Alkemist Labs has announced a new quality and transparency program featuring validated, simplified test documents that can be shared with clients and customers. It’s the culmination of a seven year development process, the company said.
Spanish company, Uriach, were thrilled to win one of our prestigious awards, claiming the win a "seal of quality" and proof their product sustained a rigorous evaluation process by a panel of international judges. We asked them what the win...
Tomato genome editing may provide a route to vitamin D sufficiency, says a study, which also states the waste material produced could provide the basis of increased supplement production.
Lonza has added to its Capsugel product range by introducing a titanium dioxide-free (TiO2-free) white hard gelatine capsule that meets new TiO2-free needs for foods in the European Union.
After winning a coveted Nutraingredients award for Product of the Year in the immune support category, we caught up with the team from Biodane Pharma to find out what their ColoDan Whole Colustrum product as all about and why it took the prize.
Glanbia has identified plant-based innovation and new ready-to-consume formats as key areas for sports nutrition product innovation to capture new consumers across its brands, including Optimum Nutrition, Isopure, and Body&Fit.
The rapid adoption of digitalisation and robotics is making serious waves to amplify China’s status in the food and agtech sectors, claims a leading regional investment expert.
A new study in the Journal of Dairy Science determined that adding pickled cucumbers to sour cream can improve its antioxidant properties and enhance its health-promoting activities.
For CarobWay and its Co-founder Udi Alroy, the motivation behind setting up the Israeli-based firm was simple – to bring the super-nutritious, highly sustainable food crop to the modern-day table.
A probiotic supplement may help accelerate the gut microbiome’s development in babies who are born without a fully formed gut microbiome, according to Canadian researchers.
GC Rieber VivoMega, which supplies omega-3 concentrates globally, has announced plans to build a new facility in Norway as part of a $75 million five-year investment strategy.
