Dairy-based ingredients

WHO cites ‘negligible’ breastfeeding-coronavirus link as benefits reiterated

07-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

The chances of babies contracting coronavirus from breastfeeding are ‘negligible,’ the World Health Organization (WHO) says as it calls for more support for this feeding method as a first line approach.

Danone China’s Aptamil range banks on new HMO, A2 formulas for further success

04-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Danone China has launched two new products for its Aptamil Essensis 3 range, including an A2 milk and a formula said to contain the highest level of human oligosaccharides (HMOs) across the firm’s entire early life nutrition portfolio.

India’s immune health surge: Nation leads APAC in number of new product launches – new data

21-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

India is leading the APAC market with the highest number of new food, drinks and supplements that bear immune system-boosting claims launched in the last five months. Australia and Indonesia ranked second and third.

New patent for NZMP infant nutrition ingredients allows cognitive development claims

20-Jul-2020 By Jim Cornall

NZMP, the global dairy ingredients brand of Fonterra, has announced a European patent has been granted allowing NZMP customers the ability to position their products as beneficial for cognitive development.

Reports urges a cultural shift to boost gut health and first 1,000 days of life

17-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A report believes the reduction of chronic digestive disease risk and improvements to gut microbiome health can be achieved by changing behaviours and attitudes towards food consumption and production.

ISO’s new infant formula standards set out methods to assess nutrient content

14-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes new standards that help determine the nutrient makeup of infant formula ensuring compliance with regulations are met.

The growing importance of clean label in functional dairy

10-Jul-2020 By Jim Cornall

Demand for functional dairy ingredients has never been higher. This is largely driven by the high-protein trend – consumers increasingly understand the proven benefits of high-quality proteins, in particular those from whey, for muscle growth, weight...

Long-term whey consumption boosts vitamin B12 biomarkers, study finds

09-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Longer-term daily whey protein consumption can boost vitamin B12 biomarkers in older adults better than collagen or carbohydrates, according to a new study part funded by Arla Food Ingredients.

HMOs may offer protection from tooth decay as infant formula ingredient

09-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) such as 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL), and galactooligosaccharides (GOS) that are added to infant formula may offer protection against bacterium known to cause tooth decay.

Not for babies: Stricter control over general milk formula marketing needed in China market

06-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Regulators from China and importing countries should cooperate to arrest the problem of milk formula not intended for infant consumption being marketed as such in the China market, said an industry observer.

‘Disconcerting discovery’: Study shows plant-based milk lacking in calcium, protein, vitamins

06-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

An analysis of 115 plant-based milk sold in Australia showed that the category is lacking in several micronutrients, including vitamin A, B12, calcium, and protein when compared to cow’s milk.

Danone plant becomes first official carbon neutral baby formula factory

02-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Danone's production facility in Ireland is the first baby formula production site in the world to be certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust, an independent global climate change and sustainability consultancy.

New study highlights quality variations in commercial colostrum products

30-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The bioactivity of commercial bovine colostrum samples may vary significantly, says a new study partially funded by colostrum-based nutrition company, PanTheryx, which the company says aims to shine a spotlight on sourcing and handling.

Mediterranean diet effective in IBD as part of multidimensional approach, says study

10-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) could benefit from following a Mediterranean diet, after a study finds an impact on nutritional state and disease activity.

Global agencies demand stronger action against ‘harmful’ breast-milk substitute ads

01-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Countries are failing to protect parents from the ‘harmful’ promotion of breast-milk substitutes, despite efforts by The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN).