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Milk protein may act as effective delivery vehicle for blueberry nutrients

01-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

A protein found in cow’s milk, may help boost the accessibility of nutrients found in blueberry anthocyanins and their by-products, according to a group of China-based researchers.

EC’s plant preparation stance ‘abandons botanical ambitions,’ says regulatory expert

10-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has been accused of ‘abandoning all ambition on botanicals,’ after a recent evaluation of regulation on nutrition and health claims, concluded ‘further study’ was required.

Premier League footballers in academia team up to launch sports supplements

09-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Ex-Premier League footballers Mathieu Flamini and Mesut Ozil have teamed up with the University of Westminster to launch a new range of sports-focused supplements under their brand UNITY.

Plant-based omega-3 receives Plant Variety Protection in Europe and US

07-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Natures Crops International has announced its omega-3 rich Ahiflower plant is now registered and protected under the European and US Plant Variety Protection (PVP) programs.

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Lehvoss strengthens Nordic presence with Engredo venture

04-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Nutraceutical specialists Lehvoss Group have revealed details of a new venture with Danish ingredients firm Engredo that looks to expand and build on product portfolios’ availability throughout Europe.

The Turmeric Co. incurs ASA wrath with disease-fighting claims

04-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The Turmeric Co. have fallen foul of the UK advertising code after the firm claimed its specially formulated turmeric shots could fight inflammation and improve joint, heart and gut health.

Swedish startup Volta Greentech looks to build world's largest algae factory

31-May-2021 By Jim Cornall

Volta Greentech is producing a feed supplement for cows it says eliminates up to 80% of their methane emissions.

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Robertet pairs up botanical knowhow with Ecom purchase

28-May-2021 By Will Chu

Robertet is to acquire Ecom Food Industries in a deal that serves to strengthen the French natural ingredient specialists’ botanically sourced product line for the sports and cosmetic industries.

New Trinity College Dublin centre seeks to unlock new bioactives for next-gen nutraceuticals

27-May-2021 By Will Chu

Trinity College Dublin (TCD) are to dedicate facilities to identify new bioactives from macro and microalgae, cereals, bioactive herbs and plant sources to create supplements and cosmetic applications.

2021 NutraIngredients Awards: Winners announced!

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The winners of the hotly contended 2021 NutraIngredients Awards were revealed in an online awards ceremony yesterday (May 12).

Today! Find out the winners of 2021's NutraIngredients Awards

07-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The 2021 NutraIngredients Award winners are to be announced in a live-stream broadcast ceremony taking place today, at 4pm CET (3pm BST).

France moves to update vitamin and mineral dietary reference values

28-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

French authorities have taken steps to update vitamin and mineral intake for the country’s population, in new recommendations that were last revised back in 2016.

DSM's new personalized nutrition guru said effort will benefit customers and end users alike

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition pioneer Ian Brady said DSM’s new venture in the space, branded as Hologram, will be a way to better serve both DSM’s brand clients as well as end users.

German Government updates max vitamin and mineral levels for supplements

06-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The German Government’s main scientific institution has updated guidance outlining maximum levels of vitamins and minerals in food supplements and fortified foods that are based on recent findings.

AlgaEnergy becomes first microalgae-biotech firm to achieve B Corp status

24-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

AlgaEnergy has become the first microalgae-biotechnology company in the world to achieve B Corporation (B Corp) status – a measure of the organisations socially and environmental practices.

Everton FC nutrition chief says supplements both help and hinder his cause

23-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition. But supplements...

Recall round-up: Vitamin A, B17 and red rice supplements

22-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

As 2021 comes and goes, March sees a burst of illicit activity on the food and supplement front with vitamin A batches and a red rice-based supplement all in the firing line in this month’s round -up.

Unilever inks deal with Microba to explore the sleep-gut microbiome link

18-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

UK food giants Unilever has ramped up its interest in the gut microbiome in a new partnership with Microba Life Sciences looking at the link between gut health and sleep quality.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...

RiceBran Technologies refocusing on excipients, other specialty items

09-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

RiceBran Technologies says it plans to move more aggressively into speciality markets, including dietary supplement excipients, to help stem losses. The company has stumbled trying to compete as a high volume food ingredient supplier.

Pycnogenol eases fibromyalgia symptoms, reduces need for painkillers: Study

09-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Extracts from the bark of French Maritime Pine may reduce oxidative stress and ease pain symptoms in people with fibromyalgia, suggests a new study supported by Horphag Research.

Science trio creates all-natural brain-boosting beverages

22-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A molecular biologist, a medical doctor and a nutrition innovation expert have joined intellectual forces to create a cognitive health focused brand which they hope will redefine the caffeine-laden energy drink category.

New review details mechanisms of action for Robuvit French oak wood extract

17-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

French oak wood extract Robuvit has been used for a number of health benefits, ranging from sports nutrition to healthy aging. With over 20 published studies under their belt, Horphag Research, the exclusive supplier of Robuvit, is now detailing the mechanisms...

Ghost CEO predicts proliferation of esports categories

16-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The esports supplements category is dominated by energy and focus products, but as gamers warm up to supplements expect to see a proliferation of categories targeting this community, says the CEO of Ghost Lifestyle.

Method details new way to extract algae-derived pigments for food supplement use

15-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

A way to extract pigments from microalgae for use in food supplements has been outlined by scientists, who think the method could overcome the difficulties in obtaining such pigments from natural sources.

Recall round-up – Energy drinks, pharma-tainted supplements & seaweed

27-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

As 2021 gets underway amid muted new year celebrations, products, ingredients and extracts continue to raise interest among European authorities as NutraIngredients presents a round-up of food alerts involving energy drinks, tainted food supplements and...

NutraCast Podcast: Mantra Labs on Chrononutrition

13-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Taking care of ourselves is more important than ever. Two major pieces to the self-care puzzle are sleep and nutrition. However, that may not be enough. Research is mounting to suggest that there are very real and important implications for when we eat....

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LISTEN: From rejection to cooperation - How psychobiotics have come a long way according to Bened’s Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai

13-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The gut-brain axis is a hot topic amongst scientists, doctors, and dietary supplement businesses today, but this was not the case just five years ago, where the idea of using probiotics to address mental and cognitive health issues was met with much scepticism.

NutraVideo: myAir tackles stress with personalized nutrition and smart tech

02-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Personalized nutrition start-up myAir is taking on stress with the help of nature and technology. The company developed a patent-pending algorithm based on cognitive and physiological data.

Whole fruit vitamin C boosts mood, energy

14-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A New Zealand study found that vitamin C has a positive impact on feelings of vitality.

Nutrinovate adds vitamin sprays to portfolio in A to K acquisition

13-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Health and wellness firm Nutrinovate are to acquire fellow Swedish supplement maker A to K, in a deal that includes a range of personalised sprays designed to simplify vitamin and mineral intake.

Scientists find way to extract industry-standard polyphenols from olive and grape waste

29-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

An Italian team has described a method to produce micronised powders and extracts enriched with polyphenols obtained from agricultural waste, offering environmental as well as metabolic health benefits.

Industry group greenlights CBD safety research to coincide with FSA’s need for relevant studies

28-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

The UK’s Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) is to conduct a new safety study that coincides with updated advice from the country’s Food Safety Agency that highlights a lack of research in this area.

NR pioneer: ‘I think if we combine Niagen with exercise that we’re really going to get some place’

10-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

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.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2020 winners revealed

04-Sep-2020 By Gary Scattergood

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.

Robuvit French oak wood extract found to improve energy, mood

02-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new peer-reviewed pilot study found that daily supplementation with Robuvit improved energy, enthusiasm, and physical and mental health associated with vigor.

Herbal supplements had another stellar year in 2019 with 8.6% sales growth, ABC report says

02-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Herbal supplements continued the strong growth they have enjoyed for over the past decade by notching an 8.6% sales gain in 2019, according to the American Botanical Council.

Study finds caffeine aids in nervous system recovery following bought of heavy exercise

26-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers in Iran have found that caffeine increases nervous system activation thereby enhancing recovery after a bought of strenuous exercise in healthy young men. The finding could have implications for how caffeine is used to support athletes.