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Proteins, peptides, amino acids
From coffee creamers to biotics: Top trends and formats driving innovation in dairy
Protein is the biggest buzzword, but what else is shaping new product development?
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
Accelerating gut microbiome research: Danone unveils new OneBiome lab
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutriton
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage
Performance supplements research: Significant knowledge gaps for female athletes and certain sports
A review of research into the performance benefits of a range of sports supplements concludes that there is a significant underrepresentation of women.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients opens functional food application center in Singapore
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is seeking to capture Asia-Pacific’s burgeoning functional foods and beverage market with a new application center in Singapore.
Whey protein intake with exercise improves MPS in time- and dose-dependent manner
The combination of whey protein supplementation and physical exercise improves muscle protein synthesis (MPS) in a time- and dose-dependent manner, according to a new review in China.
Nutra Healthspan Summit: Early bird delegate rate expiring soon!
The discounted early bird delegate registration for our Nutra Healthspan Summit will expire on Sept. 10, 2025.
Why Fonterra sold its global consumer business
From streamlining operations to securing a windfall for farmers, here’s why Fonterra is divesting US$2.5bn worth of assets
‘Longevity vitamin’ ergothioneine could protect the aging brain
A new study from ergothioneine supplier Blue California suggests that supplementation with its ErgoActive ingredient leads to dose-dependent improvements in subjective memory and sleep in healthy older adults.
THG-CJ partnership aims to accelerate Myprotein’s omnichannel growth in South Korea
UK-headquartered THG is partnering with CJ Group to build on Myprotein’s presence in South Korea through an efficient, capital-light approach, with growth strategies targeting multiple channels and localization.
Protein quality essential consideration for consumer health
Not all protein sources provide equal health benefits
What makes a GLP-1-friendly yogurt drink? Danone tells all
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion
Critical milk-based supplement ingredient faces regulatory, trade challenges
Products derived from nonfat milk solids, essential ingredients across multiple dietary supplement categories, are vulnerable to shifts in government regulations, trade agreements and export controls.
Meta-analysis examines most effective sports nutrition supplements
With so many sports nutrition products on the market, building the right regimen can be challenging. To better understand which products offer the greatest athletic benefit, researchers set out to identify the most effective supplementation for athletes...
Levelle democratizes precision nutrition with launch of cycle syncing protein
New York-based Levelle Nutrition launched its Cycle Syncing Protein, the first protein powder intentionally developed to support the shifting nutritional needs of menstruating women throughout their cycle.
Longevity bars may signal what’s next in functional snacking
Ingredient innovation and demand for preventive health drive growth in the nutrition and snack bar category
Why creatine is the hottest ingredient in functional food and beverage
With a projected CAGR of 25.2%, creatine is a breakout ingredient in functional food and beverage
Across the Nutraverse: Ashwagandha claims clarified, social media tips, infant formula ingredient approval
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
How brands can bank on yogurt’s health halo
The wellness trend is driving demand for functional, protein-rich foods like yogurt. Here’s what’s fueling growth in the category
Fortified dairy: What you need to know, from methods to consumer perceptions
Fortifying dairy products with bioactives such as vitamins and probiotics not only enhances nutritional value but paves the way for next-gen formulations
Danone homes in on gut health trend with The Akkermansia Company acquisition
The Akkermansia Company has been acquired by Danone as the global food company looks to invest further in gut health and next-generation biotic science.
The Vitamin Shoppe 2025 Health & Wellness Trends: Proven efficacy meets modern lifestyle
This year’s health and wellness trends reflect a consumer evolution away from influencer-driven fads toward science-backed, lifestyle-focused wellness, signaling a deeper convergence of innovation and shifting priorities, according to The Vitamin Shoppe.
FDA clears OmniActive’s Lutemax Free Lutein for infant formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted OmniActive Health Technologies GRAS (generally regarded as safe) clearance for the use of Lutemax Free Lutein in infant formula.
Forget calcium: Milk alternatives have bigger nutritional gaps to fill
Protein and calcium are important, but ignoring fortification with riboflavin, iron and other key nutrients could spell real health woes for consumers
5 ingredients powering the high-protein craze
Protein is popping up in everything. Which ingredients promise to further propel this powerful trend?
Exclusive: FDA’s ‘no questions’ letter for TurtleTree’s LF+ could accelerate adoption of precision-fermented lactoferrin into everyday nutrition
FDA’s acknowledgement of the safety of LF+ in functional foods, beverages and supplements will encourage more companies to use the animal-free lactoferrin beyond the applications of its bovine counterpart, which due to limited availability and high price...
High-protein craze continues but can industry keep up?
The high-protein trend is sweeping the globe but can the food and beverage industry keep up with demand?
Tariffs: White House exempts key dietary ingredients like vitamins, amino acids
The White House has published a list of products exempt from both the Global Tariff and Reciprocal Tariffs, with the list including vitamins, amino acids, CoQ10, minerals and some other supplement ingredients.
Singapore’s Altimate Nutrition debuts cricket protein bars in retail channels, seeks to expand distribution
Singapore start-up Altimate Nutrition has launched its cricket protein bars via both offline and online retail channels, while actively seeking distributors and expanding direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales.
Singapore probiotic beer brand hopes to open up room for functional alcoholic beverage innovation
Singapore-headquartered OMG! believes that its probiotic beer could spur further innovation in the functional alcoholic beverages space, as it embarks on a multi-phase growth plan.
Protein supplementation can improve muscle health among older women – RCT
Protein-enriched supplements improved lean body mass and reduced fat, leading to improved muscle health among older women, a new study reveals.
MuscleBlaze to ramp up global business as protein invention secures US patent
MuscleBlaze, one of India’s whey protein and sports nutrition market leaders, has secured an invention patent from the US, which it believes will help propel its international expansion.
Silkworm protein: Post-exercise ‘consumption moments’ can normalise insect-based foods, says Kaiko
Kaiko, a Japanese silkworm protein brand, believes that linking the functional benefits of insect-based foods to familiar consumption moments can drive consumer acceptance and normalisation.
MFGM-enriched formula gains traction in APAC amid rising focus on infant immunity – FrieslandCampina Ingredients
MFGM (milk fat globule membrane) is increasingly featuring in infant milk formulas and children’s nutrition products in APAC, as major brands tap into growing consumer awareness of early-life immunity.
Power chips: Balanced eating instead of calorie reduction the key for Samurai-inspired soy protein snack firm
Japanese snack brand Hananomi says it is emphasising balanced fat and protein intake for efficient energy conversion, as it targets consumers with moderate activity levels.
Personalized protein and hydration solutions earmarked as 2025 megatrends
The consumer demand for holistic wellness solutions is being met with simplified nutrition, reinvented hydration innovations and diverse protein products, according to Glanbia’s 2025 megatrends forecast.
Collagen hydrolysate and dairy protein offer no acute recovery benefits for exercise-induced muscle damage – RCT
Short-term supplementation of collagen hydrolysate or dairy protein does not enhance recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage, revealed an RCT.
ISSN updates its position stand on HMB
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has published a position stand on β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), updating its previous 2013 paper.
Creatine ranks top in power boosting for combat sports - meta-analysis
Creatine and sodium bicarbonate supplementation is one of the most effective ways in boosting peak and mean power among combat sports athletes, according to a new meta-analysis and systematic review.
EFSA rejects creatine for cognitive function health claim
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected claims that creatine may improve cognitive function, with one expert telling us that “it’s way too early to conclude that creatine improves cognition overall.”
Opportunities abound for GLP-1 side effects-reducing nutra products – Nutiani
Brands should tap into myriad innovation opportunities for nutrition products that mitigate the side effects of GLP-1 drugs amid the category boom, says Nutiani.
Glutamine supplementation in ‘larger doses’ within a ‘short time’ improves gut health, say researchers.
Glutamine supplementation in doses of more than 30mg/day for less than two weeks improves gut health by reducing gut permeability, according to systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs conducted by researchers.
Enriched whey protein supplement improves mild cognitive impairment: BYHEALTH Study
Daily supplementation with whey protein powder rich in milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), taurine and B vitamins may improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
a2 Milk taps on senior nutrition in a move to maximise China’s market potential
The a2 Milk Company is doubling down on its senior nutrition business in China as it explores different ways to maximise the market’s potential.
Synbiotic-fortified toddler milk improves iron absorption – Danone study
The consumption of synbiotic-fortified milk can better promote iron absorption in toddlers, says new findings from a Danone-funded trial.
Coffee with lactoferrin: MAD Foods, TurtleTree to launch new range in mid-2025
MAD Foods, a Singapore-headquartered company specialising in plant-based ready-to-drink beverages, is partnering TurtleTree in developing a new line of functional oat milk coffee containing lactoferrin that will be launched in mid-2025.
China sees persistent decline in infant formula, offline pharmacy sales - H&H
Swisse and Biostime owner Health and Happiness (H&H) Group’s Q3 results showed that China, its largest market, has been struggling with continued declines in sales across infant formulas and offline pharmacies.
Why are under 25s the key market for collagen beauty products?
In recent years, collagen supplements have become a go-to beauty-from-within solution for anti-aging and skin health, yet it seems that consumers under the age of 25 drive the most sales. Here’s why...