Leading krill harvester Aker BioMarine is making progress in its efforts to support the science of the Antarctic ecosystem with the full operational release of an autonomous sail drone.
Irish nutrition specialist Kerry has completed a deal to buy Pevesa Biotech, as it looks to expand its position as a market leader in non-allergenic and organic plant protein ingredients.
Interest continues in enhanced delivery systems that can make hard to absorb ingredients more readily available. Various forms of liposomal and emulsification approaches have been taken.
Chr. Hansen has sealed a deal to supply probiotic ingredients to Teijin Limited, a Japanese prebiotic firm, for use in functional and health food applications in its domestic market.
Supplement manufacturers and suppliers in China sought return to normalcy as they resume operations as the extended Chinese New Year holiday – lengthened by the novel coronavirus outbreak – comes to an end.
French clinical-stage microbiome specialist MaaT Pharma has raised €18 million in Series B financing as it looks to continue development of its microbiome-based biotherapeutics pipeline, and expand cancer indications.
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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.
Phytochemical firm Evonik Industries is to acquire Wilshire Technologies in a move to beef up its Care Solutions business line with a nutricosmetics component.
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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...
The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its sixth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2020 in May. With just three weeks to go before applications and nominations...
Bacthera, the joint venture between Chr. Hansen and Lonza looking into Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBP), announces Lukas Schüpbach as the company’s new CEO.
A Swedish startup is on a mission to make yoghurt truly good for the gut with a kitchen counter machine that makes personalised probiotic and prebiotic filled yogurts, the founder tells NutraIngredients ahead of her debut as a Probiota Pioneer next month.
International ingredient firm Wacker says that the use of natural ingredients, such as curcumin and hydroxytyrosol in functional food is gaining steam in Asia, but there is a need to address issues such as low bioavailability.
By Stefan Gafner and Mark Blumenthal, American Botanical Council
The news about CBD and hemp extracts dominated 2019, says the American Botanical Council. But issues surrounding the ongoing climate crisis, questions of sustainability, and the ongoing questions of adulteration were important topics as well.
Start-up Prime Bar wanted to create a high-protein sports snack that stands out in a market that, co-founder Freddie Gore Browne says, is ‘riddled with sugary over processed products’. The answer? A meat-based bar that packs a beefy punch.
A mega-merger between International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and DuPont nutrition & biosciences unit will create a new industry giant worth more than $45 billion (€40.4 billion), say those involved in the deal.
Givaudan Active Beauty takes inspiration from plant life found in the South American region with the unveiling of its RitualEssenz Brazil botanical extract range.
SternLife is taking on the untapped 'beauty from within' food and drink opportunity with all-natural 'beauty drinks' powders created to help protect from external causes of skin and hair ageing.
Sabinsa has announced a new patent, this one for the effect of its Lactospore probiotic in the suppression depression symptoms in consumers suffering from gut health issues.
Royal DSM and French chemical company Metex NØØvista, are to partner up in a research and development deal to deliver a 100% bio-sourced ingredient for skincare products.
Many people – and older men in particular – are not getting enough vitamin K, says a new article by Consumer Reports that draws attention to the benefits of the vitamin.
AB Biotics has pledged to continue investing in clinical research to back-up the cognitive benefits of L. plantarum DR7 after acquiring the exclusive global licensing of the strain.
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.
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...
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.
Functional food and dietary supplement manufacturers have different options when it comes to using nutritious ingredients to address the worldwide diabetes epidemic, according to Tate & Lyle.
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...
Dairy protein will continue to enjoy growth despite the growing plant-based trend thanks to its unrivalled flavour and functionality, Arla Foods Ingredients applications director has said as the company launches its newest whey protein innovation.
While many protein sources are heavily processed and often use additives, Pronativ brand protein has just one ingredient: cold filtered farm-fresh milk.
Whey protein is known for bioactivity and functionality, but it can also come with an unpleasant taste. Arla Food Ingredients offered up a solution to that problem at SupplySide West.
New DNA-technology able to precisely determine the species composition of marine ingredients will improve transparency and traceability in seafood value chains, according to a global aquaculture feed producer.
When you hear the word ‘collagen’ the beauty from within category may come to mind. But one company wants to show you that this ingredient is a game changer sports nutrition.
South American astaxanthin producer Atacama Bio is joining forces with Dutch firm Lus Health Ingredients in an aim to ignite growth in the European market.
Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) has enjoyed increased revenue so far this year thanks to its €300 million SlimFast acquisition but importing difficulties led to a 'disappointing' like-for-like volume performance, the firm's nine-month...
Infants who consume formula containing milk fat globule membrane score higher in developmental test as they grow older, according to a new Mead Johnson backed study.
The oral absorption of omega-3 fatty acids can be significantly boosted using the AquaCelle self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) without requiring a high-fat meal, says a new study.
Friesland Campina’s revamped operational structure will help better meet the needs of North American customers, an executive said at a recent trade show.
Natures Crops, the exclusive producers behind plant-based Ahiflower oil, has entered into a global supply agreement with nutraceutical products brand Braini.
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the “hot new thing” said an expert recently, as BASF announced the US launch of its 2’-FL (2’-fucosyllactose) ingredient, which is branded Prebilac.
Pea protein innovator PURIS has unveiled new carbohydrate ingredients that can function as a gummy binder as well as a constituent in sports nutrition formulations.
The United Natural Products Alliance has announced a new policy on hemp extracts while at the same time announcing its first member engaged exclusively in the business.
Belgian ingredients supplier COSUCRA is investing further in its pea processing capabilities, with the opening of a second facility in Aarhus, Denmark. According to commercial director Eric Bosly this will make the company one of the largest pea protein...
AOAC recognition of two cranberry methods means there is finally consensus on how to identify and quantify the proanthocyanins (PACs) within the botanical, the test’s developer says.
