Energy

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure: Researchers turn bread waste into vitamin C

25-May-2020 By Gill Hyslop

US researchers have devised a bioprocess that converts glucose from bread waste into value-added products such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

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Free Webinar: What does the science really say about Hemp and CBD?

12-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's free webinar on May 14 will explore the science of hemp-derived cannabinoids (including CBD) and terpenes - there's still time to register.

Thousands sign petition demanding Holland & Barrett store closures

08-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

EC looks to implement “controversial" ban of botanical species used in supplements

18-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) is looking to ban several botanical species containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives widely used in food supplements and herbal medicinal products for their laxative effect.

Spice for sleep: Akay’s patented black cumin ingredient to launch in the US

10-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Indian functional spice supplier Akay Natural Ingredients’ patented black cumin (nigella sativa) sleep aid ingredient will hit the US market in the upcoming months.

FDA warns 7 firms on COVID-19 claims including televangelist Jim Bakker

09-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to seven companies that have been alleged to have been making COVID-19 disease treatment claims. Among the recipients of the warning letters is a prominent televangelist.

GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in February

03-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

See February's 10 most read stories, including the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on nutrition businesses, Singapore's lab-grown breast milk innovation and more. Click through the gallery to see them all.

Boosting DHA absorption: Malaysia RCT shows effectiveness of microencapsulated tuna oil for toddlers

26-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Toddlers fed with microencapsulated tuna oil have a higher DHA level and omega-3 index, according to a trial conducted in Malaysia.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Dr. Susan Kleiner on the female athlete: 'They should be shown grunting, sweating'

25-Feb-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sports nutrition marketing of the female athlete has come a long way as the industry embraces representing her as strong and powerful image rather than skinny and sexy, says Dr. Susan Kleiner, founder of High Performance Nutrition, and director of science...

From the editor's desk

Persistent nutrition gaps at sports teams provides opportunity

07-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Many pro sports leagues still have a long way to go when it comes to supporting players with proper nutrition and supplementation, which could be a big opportunity for sports nutrition companies.

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Last chance saloon: NutraIngredients Awards 2020 deadline TODAY

04-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

It is time to pick a category and submit your entry to the NutraIngredients Awards 2020. Make sure you get your submission to one of our 12 categories in before the the end of today (Friday 7th February).

Probiota 2020

Strategic thinking: Brilliant science is only half of the battle for microbiome success

21-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

When it comes to commercialising microbiome-related products, having really amazing science is only 50% of the journey towards market success, says industry expert Julian Mellentin.

ASA bars nutrient-packed drink ad and its hangover-addressing properties

21-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) calls time on Bounce Back Drinks after the Scottish firm claims in an advertorial that its “After-Alcohol Revival Drink” can prevent, treat or cure hangovers.

Tokyo Olympics a ‘big business opportunity’ for Aijinomoto’s amino acid nutrition portfolio

21-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The upcoming Tokyo Olympics has been touted as a ‘big business opportunity’ for Aijinomoto’s amino acid nutrition portfolio.

NutraIngredients Awards 2020

How to make your award entry stand out: Top tips from the judges

17-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.

NUTRA CHAMPIONS PODCAST SERIES

Podcast: From multivitamins to kava…one professor’s journey in psychotropic plant research

17-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Psychotropic plant medicine has garnered immense attention as more of such products, most notably cannabidiol (CBD) nutraceuticals, and even foods and beverages, enter the mainstream market.

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NutraIngredients Awards 2020: A video guide to the categories and criteria

16-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, it's vital that you get your applications in soon. But which award should you apply for, and what are the key criteria for the categories? Our helpful video will...

AkzoNobel’s iron particle powder ‘unlikely’ to pose danger, says EFSA

16-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

AkzoNobel’s iron compound for use in supplements and fortifying baby foods poses no danger to consumers, say regulators, who rule exposure to nanoparticles possibly in the product as ‘unlikely.’

Study links low fat diet to decreased testosterone in men

13-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In many cases, weight loss may be the key to help increase testosterone levels. However, a new study found that a low-fat diet may be associated with a reduction in testosterone.

High dose caffeine boosts power in both elite, recreational athletes but shows differing effects on mood

10-Jan-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study using elite and high level recreational athletes has found that a high dose of caffeine boosted anaerobic performance in both groups and boosted mood states, but in the elite group only.

Probiotics for sports performance and recovery: ISSN outlines position in new paper

24-Dec-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The science is still developing, but data does support a role for probiotics for athletes, according to a new position paper by the International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN).

Vitamin drips: Malaysian clinic highlights sports, addiction and jet lag benefits

17-Dec-2019 By Richard Whitehead

One of the latest celebrity trends sweeping wealthy, beautiful people involves a novel approach to taking vitamins and supplements, but a Malaysian clinic is also touting the benefits for more down-to-earth consumers.

Botanical-drug interaction study overshadowed by caffeine-tainted blood samples

13-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

A research paper detailing a method that detects interactions between botanical dietary supplements and drug metabolism unexpectedly confirmed the presence of caffeine in all donated blood samples.

Editor's Spotlight

Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...

EC confirms Chromadex’s anti-ageing ingredient is a Novel Food.

27-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) adds the precursor vitamin nicotinamide riboside chloride (NR) to its Novel Foods list after the anti-ageing supplement ingredient receives a positive scientific opinion.

Dublin calling: World-class speakers come together for Probiota 2020

26-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A world-class line up of international experts in the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics will take centre stage in Dublin this February as Probiota 2020 bridges the science and industry divide.

FI Asia 2019

Watch: Lemon balm and mango – what functional benefits can they bring?

26-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Lemon balm extract and mango fruit powder are being used by German firm Vital Solutions for promoting relaxation and blood flow.

Probiota Frontiers sessions deadline is today!

LAST CHANCE! Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused researchers

22-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you a researcher with compelling new data on the microbiome? Do you have exciting probiotic or prebiotic science to share? Would you like to present your findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, today is the last day to submit your...

Atlantic Groupa consolidates position with supplement brand sale to PharmaS

19-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Croatian firm Atlantic Grupa is to sell two supplement brands to PharmaS in a continuation of the firm’s strategy to “divest non-core business operations and focus on key categories and brands”.

Immediate action needed to protect medicinal plants from climate change, paper argues

18-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

Urgent action is needed to assess and mitigate the risks climate change poses to medicinal plants, according to a paper published on Friday.

FENS 2019: Influencing positively in an online world of ‘loud, provocative voices’

06-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

The ‘double edged’ nature of social media that can aid the spread of incorrect information can be countered by building communities and improving the way visual content is presented.

Myth-busting: Sport scientist debunks prolific ‘carbs are bad' fallacy

28-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Carbohydrates are the most efficient energy store for our bodies and are paramount to athletic performance, former Team Wiggins nutrition expert told a myth-busting conference last week.

Yerba mate tea brand Kharta Khadra taken off Norwegian market

17-Sep-2019 By Will Chu

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.

Keto diet claims vs reality: What the science says

13-Aug-2019 By Nikki Cutler

The keto diet is often not the performance boosting mechanism it is claimed to be, according to an expert who plans to set the record straight at NutraIngredients’ Sports Nutrition Summit next month.

Nicotinamide riboside ruled safe as vit B3 source

09-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) confirms nicotinamide riboside (NR) chloride’s safety in its latest scientific opinion, additionally vouching for this Novel Food’s (NF) profile as a reliable niacin (vitamin B3) source.

SPORTS NUTRITION SUMMIT 2019

CBD and sports nutrition: Summit to shine light on legal wrangling deciding ingredient’s future

08-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

NutraIngredients’ Sports Nutrition Summit provides an opportunity to get the latest regulatory updates of new ingredients such as cannabidiol (CBD) and its potential role in sports nutrition.

Algatech licenses microalgae tech to launch β-1,3-glucan-rich products

08-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Microalgae-derived ingredient specialists Algatech are to license the rights to the production of β-1,3-glucan from microalgae Euglena gracilis from US biotech firm F3 Platform Biologics.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Firm launches glitter-infused multivitamin to add ‘poop-time pizzazz’

06-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

A supplement subscription firm is making available the first ever multivitamin to contain edible glitter designed to “add some pizzazz into poop-time.”

UK bans sale of energy drinks to U16s

23-Jul-2019 By Rachel Arthur

The UK government has confirmed it will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16.

UK government likely to ban sales of caffeine-rich energy drinks to under 16's

19-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

The UK looks set to ban the sale of energy drinks high in caffeine to children after a Department of Health consultation lays bare the link to headaches, hyperactivity and obesity.

Grasshopper food credentials sound as insect leads antioxidant-rich list: Study

16-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Extracts of grasshoppers, silkworm, and crickets top the insect antioxidant-rich list, scientists say as a study demonstrates these insects’ antioxidant capacity to be five-fold higher than fresh orange juice (OJ).

EFSA declare chia seed powder variants safe for supplement use

18-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Partially defatted chia seed powders are safe for use in food supplements, according a scientific opinion by The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA).

EC report sets out guidance to meet growing global seaweed demand

04-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) releases a report offering scientific guidance to help meet the growing global demand for seaweed species now accepted as novel food.

Caffeine cleared? Energy drinks’ heart effects may not be stimulant’s fault, says study

04-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The interaction of common ingredients contained in energy drinks may have a bigger say in the beverage’s effects on cardiovascular factors that affect the heart rhythm, a US study concludes.

UBiome suspends founders, sales of microbiome tests in wake of FBI raid

22-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

Testing company uBiome has suspended its co founders in the wake of an FBI raid on its San Francisco offices.

Juice Plus + fined €1m for illegal supplement selling on ‘secret’ Facebook groups

25-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has fined companies trading under the Juice Plus + brand with a €1m penalty citing dubious marketing practices that were in breach of EU advertising law.

Editor's Spotlight: Video Diary

WATCH: Sports nutrition brands reveal the top trends and their innovations

10-Apr-2019 By Nikki Cutler

The mass market is showing a strong interest in sports nutrition that offers soft textured and lower calorie protein bars, indulgent-tasting treats, BCAA’s, high fibre and new formats made for baking.

CBD trade group mounts legal action to challenge possible FSA reclassification

02-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

A trade association for the UK’s cannabis industry announces its intentions to sue the country’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) over moves to classify cannabidiol (CBD)-containing products as a 'novel food.'

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Stress becomes inspiration for 'supercharged sauerkraut' creator

01-Apr-2019 By Nikki Cutler

A gut health entrepreneur who created a range of live sauerkrauts in an aim to cure her persistent fatigue and skin issues has somewhat surpassed her plans after being named the winner of an international food innovation competition.

Editor's Spotlight

Nature's Way strategy and innovation chief shares how a legacy company is keeping up with the times

27-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

At the Natural Products Expo West show this year, we caught up with the chief strategy and innovation officer at legacy supplement brand Nature’s Way to talk about consumer trends, CBD, and the body of laws that regulate supplements.