M2 Ingredients, a North American organic mushroom powder supplier, showcased its recent research during IFT FIRST on the prebiotic potential of its products which highlighted the possibilities mushrooms offer for the booming functional food and beverage...
A novel dietary supplement for targeted delivery of LPC-EPA/DHA derived from krill may protect against neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, according to a new animal study from the Netherlands.
dsm-firmenich is selling its marine lipids business to the KD Pharma Group in exchange for a minority stake in the enlarged KD company. The deal would make KD Pharma the largest manufacturer of omega-3 fish oils.
Supplementation with a blend of four probiotic strains and an amylase enzyme may boost the abundance of beneficial Saccharomyces cerevisiae 200-fold, while also decreasing potential pathogens, says a new study.
Supplementation with a sport forming probiotic may activate the immune system to help suppress symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), says a new study from Japan.
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) combined with resistance training may lead to greater improvements in lower body power without interfering with muscle benefits, compared to placebo, says a new study.
Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.
Cargill is optimistic about the long-term future as it aims to cater to an increasingly diverse consumer base with its specialized nutrition portfolio, Niels Boetje, president of health and nutrition, told NutraIngredients.
UK-based Rothamsted Research Limited has granted Massachusetts-based Yield10 Bioscience, Inc., the exclusive global commercial license to advanced technology for producing GM-plant derived omega-3 products.
Probiotic supplementation containing a specific Levilactobacillus brevis strain may help maintain estrogen levels in healthy peri- and postmenopausal women, compared to placebo, says a new study from the Kaneka Corporation.
GC Rieber VivoMega has opened its new omega-3 manufacturing facility campus in Norway, allowing it to double output of its triglyceride marine omega-3s and certified vegan algal oils.
Indian ingredients manufacturer Sudeep Nutrition has launched a range of 13 liposomal ingredients named Lipoboost to offer formulators enhanced bioavailability and efficacy.
Maastricht-based Solabia Nutrition is collaborating with the Radbound University Medical Centre on a new project to explore the impact of polyphenols on skin health.
As mushroom supplements capture mass market interest, the founder of an organic supplement producer serving the European market has warned of his concerns around marketing hype and inferior 'me too' products.
Found in more than 40 products in Europe, H20Slim, a natural mushroom-based weight management ingredient that traps unwanted fat, is now available in the United States.
Nektium has secured the first BioTrade permit for the sustainable and ethical sourcing of honeybush from South Africa in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol, ensuring benefits will be shared with the indigenous and local communities.
Formulating snacks with Beneo’s Palatinose (isomaltulose) may significantly increase levels of key hunger hormones, such as GLP-1 and PYY, says a new study from Berlin.
An extract from white kidney bean may slash body weight, fat mass, and waist and hip circumference in overweight and moderately obese people, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Sinopharm Foreign Trade and Probi AB have developed a new sports nutrition product for supporting bone and joint health, targeting especially seniors who would like to maintain an active lifestyle.
NutriLeads BV has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with nutraceutical ingredient distributor Lehvoss group to represent its precision prebiotic Benicaros in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Spanish botanical supplier Nektium claims it has created a fast-acting, non-sedative botanical stress and sleep solution to support positive mood and restful sleep within just three days of use.
Global ingredients manufacturer Balchem has launched Optifolin, a bioactive, choline-enriched folate salt, designed to enhance cellular health throughout pregnancy, child development and adulthood.
French ingredient supplier Roquette unveiled a new Lycagel Flex hydroxypropyl pea starch premix for nutraceutical softgel capsules at the recent Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, offering formulators a vegan, gelatin alternative.
Gelita has launched its new Optibar collagen blend to allow manufacturers to create "future-proof, next-generation" protein bars that are both soft and low sugar.
SynBalance won this year's NutraIngredients' Microbiome Modulation Ingredient of the Year award for Femme, its probiotic combination designed to restore vaginal microbiota in menopausal women.
Indena took home the NutraIngredients Cognitive Health Ingredient of the Year award for its lemon balm extract formulated to support mental and emotional health.
Rousselot, Darling Ingredients’ collagen and gelatin brand, teased its new range of specific collagen peptide compositions with targeted health benefits during Vitafoods last week.
Kaneka Nutrients Europe is eyeing the menopause market segment for its ubiquinol form of coenzyme Q10, with a new consumer research study showing that 80% of participants reporting that ubiquinol could alleviate menopausal symptoms.
IFF Health and Biosciences launched turnkey menopause solutions in partnership with GenM at Vitafoods last week, alongside healthspan supporting solutions that encourage brands to ignore consumer age.
AB-Biotics, a Kaneka company, launched its Gyntima women's health solutions range at Vitafoods last week, highlighting new research that supports its probiotic blend's impact on estrogen activity to help manage menopause symptoms.
Beijing-based branded ingredients supplier BGG recently announced the establishment of a new global headquarters in Switzerland as part of a major restructuring move to accelerate expansion and business growth.
“The new innovation hub gives me pride to show that while we are pioneering our entrance into this category, we do have the cutting-edge clinical science and the expansive means of a market leader."
International nutrition and wellness group Ourvita has appointed Marc Philouze as CEO at a "pivotal time", with plans for innovation in nutrition, cosmetics, probiotics and medical devices.
Ayurvedic ingredients supplier Cepham has introduced Luteye, an eye health product that packages lutein and zeaxanthin in an extra virgin olive oil carrier enriched with anti-inflammatory phenolic compound oleocanthal.
Florida-based ingredient supplier Valensa has launched its USPlus Derm hair growth supplement in a market that is increasingly looking to natural products for healthier and fuller hair.
Biotransformation of minerals and vitamins using yeast and probiotic fermentation to create a glycoprotein matrix may boost nutrient absorption, with a new study reporting significant improvements for zinc.
Lubrizol will launch its new microencapsulated iron ingredient Lipofer and highlight newly EU food grade-approved Carbopol polymers next month (May 2024).
With the nutraceuticals industry preparing to descend on Vitafoods Europe, we pull together a few of the concepts set to take to the show floor in Geneva (May 14 to 16).
Lallemand Health Solutions and dsm-firmenich are partnering to launch new synergistic synbiotic solutions combining human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and probiotics for for early-life nutrition.
A new formula combining vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract from SunWay Biotech and Gnosis by Lesaffre is being pitched as ‘pivotal chance’ to boost cardiometabolic health in Asia.
NPHarvest, a spin-off from Aalto University in Finland, has raised €2.2 million to bring its proprietary nutrient catcher machine to market. The hardware is the first of its kind, making it possible to catch nutrients on a real commercial level, the company...
Chinese premium ingredient supplier BGG announced its new global headquarters in Switzerland as base for a major restructuring plan to pursue international expansion.
AB Biotek Human Nutrition and Health (HNH) has launched a new microencapsulated ingredient format that optimizes DAO (diamine oxidase) enzyme delivery, allowing it to be combined with other functional ingredients for the first time.
