Protein quality essential consideration for consumer health
Not all protein sources provide equal health benefits
Opinion
Call to action: Cypress Minerals, Cepham rally industry support for safe house
Wings of Hope is a safe haven for women and girls who have been impregnated by family members or gang members and then abandoned. Two ingredient suppliers who are helping support the cause sat down to discuss how Wings of Hope is helping vulnerable young...
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.
Anju and Shaheen Majeed to lead Sami-Sabinsa Group
Multi-national health sciences company Sami-Sabinsa announced that Dr. Muhammed Majeed’s children will carry on their father’s legacy at the helm of the business he founded 36 years ago. Dr. Majeed died March 13 at age 75 following complications from...
Got a burning question for Business Leaders from Gaia Herbs, NOW, Nouri, Pharmavite, & The Vitamin Shoppe?
The 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum will take place on January 25. The FREE webinar gives attendees the opportunity to ask a burning question (or two) to our C-suite panel from some of the most iconic brands in the dietary supplements space.
IPA chief on broader scope: ‘We want to bring clarity to a complex world’
The IPA’s decision to expand beyond probiotics and cover prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics, but despite the broader scope and a new logo, the association will not be changing its name.
Tick tock: Meal timing and chronobiotics supplementation could play crucial role in combatting obesity and cardiometabolic diseases
Supplementation of certain dietary compounds, such as chronobiotics, polyphenols and prebiotics, to directly modulate and improve circadian rhythmicity could be a key strategy in combatting obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, according to a...
Inner beauty beyond whitening and brightening: Soaring opportunities for hair growth, weight management products in APAC - LISTEN
Asia Pacific’s beauty supplement market is undergoing notable shift with increasing diversification of product offerings including for hair growth and weight management, says an industry expert.
‘More of a marketing stunt’: Japanese expert questions credibility of FFC system and urges revisions to ‘old and complex’ regulations
Japan’s Food With Function Claims (FFC) system has boosted the nutra market, but it can be ‘confusing’ and risks letting down consumers, claims a leading expert in the country.
Seeing kava in a new light: NZ study to explore therapeutic potential of traditional kava use in trauma
Pacific health researchers are starting clinical trials in early 2024 to explore kava as an alternate treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
One in three children at risk of anaemia: Malaysian paediatric health expert calls for corrective steps
One in three children aged six to 36 months old is at risk of anaemia, according to a new study from Malaysia. In our latest Nutrachampion podcast, a prominent paediatric endocrinologist who led the study discusses the prevalence of anaemia in young...
ANZ kava food standards limiting ‘innovative, value-added products’ – Kava Korp
Brisbane-based manufacturer and distributor Kava Korp says kava remains limited to the ‘traditional use for Islander consumers,’ and its restrictive standards are inhibiting NPD and awareness.
Interdisciplinary research, products and services innovation to drive the future of personalised nutrition – China industry association
Interdisciplinary scientific research, as well as innovative products and services, is set to drive the future of personalised nutrition, according to a set of expert guidelines published by China Nutrition and Health Food Association (CNHFA).
How to judge the accuracy of market research data
Working within the health and nutrition industry, most of us are used to being inundated with offers of market reports, often touting exciting category growth potential with high price tags associated to full reports.
Oxford ICSB: ‘You always learn something from this meeting’
From authentication and identification of botanicals to approached to establishing safety and efficacy, the 21st International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) provides stakeholders in the botanicals space a unique opportunity to learn and...
‘We are better together’: IPA broadens scope to cover Postbiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics
The International Probiotics Association has announced it is expanding its scope to cover a broad range of ‘biotics’ in response to industry growth and market demand.
Foreign policy and the US political landscape: Where does the natural products industry fit in?
Dietary supplement use among Americans is an all-time high, with the US being the leading worldwide importer of vitamin products last year. With an estimated 90% of ingredients coming from China, US policymakers are zeroed in on foreign policy.
Women in Nutraceuticals has arrived
Global nutraceutical leaders formed the new non-profit organization to amplify the voices, perspectives and the advancement of women in the industry.
ISAPP’s Mary Ellen Sanders on the importance of definitions for -biotics
“I think it’s really important for the field to understand what the baseline understanding and criteria are for these substances so that the whole scientific and commercial and regulatory world can coalesce around definitions that make the most sense,”...
Majeed aims to change preconceptions as head of Americas for Chinese supplier BGG
Changing the perception of Chinese ingredients will be among the first jobs that Shaheen Majeed will undertake for his new employer, BGG.
NutraChampion episode 25
LISTEN: Time to go low: GI research pioneer Prof Jennie Brand-Miller on low GI product innovation
An internationally recognised glycaemic index (GI) research pioneer has provided her tips on how food and nutrition companies can innovate in this crucial area on our latest episode of NutraChampion.
Nutrition Asia
WATCH: Nestle Health Science, Esperer Nutrition on NPD for glucose control nutrition via new formats and ingredients
New product development for glucose control and diabetes prevention nutrition are cutting across new dosage formats, the use of plant-based ingredients, pre/probiotics, and even the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) to make health decisions,...
OPINION: Why influencer marketing matters for nutrition brands and seven ways to secure campaign success
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a sharp rise in the power of influencer marketing for health and wellness brands in APAC, as they seek pole position in a category which has been further elevated as consumers seek to strengthen their immune system and...
Nutrachampion podcast episode 17
LISTEN: Prof Dr Anoop Misra on high blood glucose, its effects on COVID-19 risks, and useful functional foods
Pre-diabetes and diabetes are factors which could increase the risk of COVID-19 infections and mortality, and therefore the consumption of certain functional foods could be beneficial, says the guest who stars in the 17th episode of Nutra Champion podcast.
GNC announces new leadership, reveals plans for 2021
The global health and wellness brand will lean on new leadership to drive and execute business strategies as the company capitalizes on the category’s explosive growth.
NUTRACHAMPION PODCAST EPISODE 15
LISTEN: Complementary medicine and chronic disease management is “where the research opportunities lie” – Prof Alan Bensoussan
New regulations in Australia is making research on the role of complementary medicine, including Chinese medicine, to manage chronic diseases more attractive, according to a prominent researcher who stars in the 15th episode of our NutraChampion podcast.
Opinion: What I found out from global health experts about the resilience-nutrition connection
During the height of the pandemic, I spoke with 21 health experts about our ability to cope during troubled times, writes Gillian Fish, the founder and CEO of Sydney communications agency 6am.
OPINION
Advancing India: How policy and industry can align to make nation a nutraceutical powerhouse
India is in a prime position to become a major player on the global nutraceutical stage, writes Amit Srivastava from the Nutrify India project, which aims to empower responsible nutrition businesses in the country.
OPINION
The Free-For-All: Billboard bans / Coronavirus quackery / Sanitiser saviours
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s latest completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
From the editor's desk
There’s a lot of ground to cover at trade show without getting bogged down in COVID-19 crisis
NutraIngredients-USA will investigate the latest news at the upcoming Expo West trade show while at the same time trying not to get distracted by the weight of current events.
Opinion
The Free-For-All: Tofu love / The roaring 20s / Teething problems
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
Opinion
The Free-For-All: Manic meat-free preachers / BTS blues / Ayush Coronavirus aggro
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
Opinion
The Free-For-All: McDonald’s versus manliness / Booze you lose / Cosmetics’ new cavalry
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
Opinion
The Free-For-All: Airline food folly? / Camels versus donkeys / Eye-watering cosmetics
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutrition and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
From the editor's desk
Reason for optimism in supplements market
As the dietary supplement industry enters the century’s third decade there is significant reason to be optimistic about the decade ahead.
Guest article
New health claims, new science, and steady sales: Why 2019 was a ‘solid’ year for omega-3s
The year 2019 was a solid one for the omega-3 business, with sales remaining steady. In the US, the market was mostly flat, but strong regional growth in the Asia-Pacific region and other emerging markets led to category growth overall.
Nutra Champions Podcast Series
Podcast: Don’t blame consumers for nutra scepticism, it’s a failure of companies not doing good science – Dr Ram Vishwakarma
The nutraceutical industry offers more opportunities for developing new products beneficial to patients compared to the pharma industry, but more science-based evidence is needed, according to a leading Indian academic who stars in our second Nutra...
DSM announces CEO succession plan with Feike Sijbesma to step down next year
DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma will step down next year, handing over his responsibilities to Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze as co-CEO’s in February.
Nutritionists' top tips to help health experts get social media smart
A nutritionist is on a mission to boost the number of health professionals using social media to create some evidence-based balance to the plethora of nutrition tips online.
Editor’s Spotlight
Are ‘smart toilets’ the next step in the personalised health data revolution?
Wearable technologies and digital platforms have rapidly changed the way we think about monitoring our health and has transformed the hunt for biomarkers and the way we perform clinical research … but upgrades to the humble loo could provide the biggest...
Opinion: How to boost vitamin D levels amid findings that low levels and depression are strongly linked
A recent study linked low levels of vitamin D and depression in older people, writes the CEO of trade body Complementary Medicines Australia Carl Gibson.
'Do less and do differently': Why innovation and reduction are both crucial for sustainability — DSM nutrition CEO
Extensive investment in innovation to develop more sustainable products, as well as ambitious CO2 reduction targets directly linked to the company's bottom line, are two of the key strategies DSM is adopting as part of its sustainability efforts.
OPINION: Pharma moving into nutra — is it a natural fit?
Pharmaceutical companies are showing increasing interest in the nutraceutical industry, believing it is a natural fit with their core businesses. But Responsible Nutrition Association of India founder Amit Srivastava wonders if this is a match made in...
Exclusive interview: Why personalised nutrition is 'a big opportunity and a big complexity' — DSM nutrition boss
Personalised nutrition ‘is the future’ for dietary supplements, but there still needs to be major advances in testing, product formulation and consumer feedback before it can become a mainstream solution.
‘Designer prebiotics’ are the future of food and microbiome modulation, says expert
‘Designer prebiotics’ have greater potential than probiotics to be able to modify our microbiomes and improve our long-term health, according to the founder and CEO of a trailblazing life science firm.
Editor's Spotlight
Koios CEO: ‘Brain function is the world’s new currency’
As industrialized nations continue to move away from manual labor toward tech- and creative-based economies, it is about time that nootropic products become more mainstream, says the CEO and founder of Koios.
Balanced diet versus superfood fads: Aussie herbalist calls for common sense approach
Leading Aussie herbalist Gerald Quigley says he is not surprised that an estimated 95% of Australians do not eat the recommended portions of fruits and vegetables each day, but has argued that superfood fads are not the solution.
January detox diets might actually hurt your liver, warns health adviser
People could be causing more harm than good to their bodies' natural toxin-fighting abilities through so-called 'detox diets' oft promoted during this post-Christmas period, according to a health and wellness adviser.
Personalised nutrition: Bringing sleep patterns into diet plans
The timings of our meals effect our ability to lose weight so the integration of sleep rhythm data would help to build more effective personalised diet guides, experts have said.
Balanced days vs balanced meals: The new way to diet?
Diet plans need to advise according to balanced daily intake as opposed to balanced meals, experts have said.