Dairy-based ingredients

Blood sugar control render drinkmakers giddy as Arla orders a round of shots

08-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

Arla Foods Ingredients launch its high-protein pre-meal shot as a nutritional boost to meals that claims to help manage blood sugar levels—a cause of rising diabetic-related complications.

Infant formula makers accused of milking parent’s feeding concerns

07-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

Four leading manufacturers of milk formulas have been accused of boosting profits by exploiting parents’ desire to give the best possible nutrition to their offspring.

Yakult boss urges clarity from UK over Brexit

23-Oct-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Yakult's president has urged the UK to clearly define its Brexit strategy, but has pledged that the firm is committed to continuing its business in the country.

Kerry Group acquires probiotic player Ganeden to complement existing portfolio

11-Oct-2017 By Nathan Gray

Nutrition and food giant Kerry Group has sealed a deal to buy US-based probiotic technology firm Ganeden, the company said.

International Whey Conference 2017

Whey protein industry must overcome a ‘lack of awareness’ among EU consumers

11-Oct-2017 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Although many consumers are interested in nutrition that supports an active lifestyle, there is still a nutritional knowledge gap and untapped potential in the EU whey protein market, according to the European Whey Processors Association (EWPA).

Microbiome sampling could predict weight loss success – help to drive personalised diet plans

09-Oct-2017 By Nathan Gray

The make-up of our gut bacteria environment may play a key role in personalised nutrition approaches to fight obesity, according to new research.

HI Japan 2017

‘Smart ageing’: Why yogurt, chocolate and supplements are ripe for product innovation in Japan — DuPont

05-Oct-2017 By Gary Scattergood

DuPont in Japan says it is striving to spur innovation in the supplement and functional food space for the ageing population by launching 11 ‘smart ageing’ concepts at this week’s HI Japan show.

Supermarket wades into Singapore infant formula dispute with low-cost product launch

03-Oct-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Singapore supermarket chain FairPrice has launched a house-brand low-cost infant formula range in the wake of consumer and government complaints about the rising cost of branded milk products.

Consumers of milk-alternative drinks may face iodine deficiency

27-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Milk-alternative drinks are not a suitable substitute for cows’ milk when it comes to iodine content, reports a new study in the British Journal of Nutrition.

FI Asia 2017

French supplier Epi Ingredients takes on infant nutrition challenges in Asia expansion plans

27-Sep-2017 By Cheryl Tay

French dairy ingredient supplier Epi Ingredients (the dry division of dairy cooperative Laïta) plans to expand in Asia, with infant nutrition growth among its top targets.

Pathway 27 EU bioactive foods project a step closer to health claims guidelines

26-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Professor Alessandra Bordoni is one of the project coordinators of Pathway 27, and leader of the Nutrition Unit at the Campus of FoodScience, University of Bologna. In this NutraIngredients video, she explains the background to Pathway 27, updates us...

Kiwis disregarding the impact of diet choices on cholesterol

20-Sep-2017 By Gary Scattergood

People in New Zealand need to be more aware of how increasing polyunsaturated fats, dietary fibre, and plant sterols in their diets can help cut cholesterol.

Higher dietary calcium linked to lower heart attack risk in Korean women, suggests study

11-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Higher calcium intake was associated with decreased cardiovascular (CV) event risk in Korean women, according to a recent study in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Defining ‘nutritious’: Study compares expert and consumer assessments of healthy snacks

06-Sep-2017 By Nathan Gray

The term ‘nutritious’ is regularly used in product marketing, but the way in which consumers and ‘experts’ view the word may be different, say researchers calling for an agreed definition.

Milk fat globule membranes in infant formula could boost IQ and immunity

04-Sep-2017 By Will Chu

The addition of milk fat globule membranes to infant formula is linked to a child’s brain development, improved nutrient absorption and strengthening of the immune system, a review concludes.

Regular protein key to seniors fight against frailty?

31-Aug-2017 By Nathan Gray

When it comes to maintaining muscle mass and fighting the risk of frailty, it’s not just about how much protein you get but how often you get it, new research suggests.

Yoba-For-Life leads the way for ‘generic’ probiotics for health & wealth in Africa

28-Aug-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Small probiotic yogurt businesses are springing up across Eastern Africa and having a big impact on local populations, boosting health and wealth for hundreds of thousands. How are they doing it?

Calcium may not help prevent bone loss in men

21-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and rates of bone loss showed no association with dietary calcium intake in men, according to a recent study in British Journal of Nutrition.

Danone pressured to strengthen margins as activists strike

16-Aug-2017 By Katy Askew

French dairy giant Danone has become the latest European target of activist investors, with New York hedge fund Corvex Management taking a €340m stake in the group.

Yakult, DuPont, Danone and Watsons join stellar line-up for first Probiota Asia summit in Singapore

01-Aug-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Top-level speakers from a raft of major probiotics manufacturers and suppliers will join international academics to present at our first Probiota Asia summit in Singapore in October.

EFSA rebuffs Heinz health claim complaint

12-Jul-2017 By Nathan Gray

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said comments from Heinz questioning its refusal of an Article 14 health claim relating to Nutrimune late last year does not change its opinion.

International probiotics experts and global firms to feature at first Probiota Asia summit

12-Jul-2017 By Gary Scattergood

A world-class line up of international probiotics experts will feature at our first Probiota Asia summit, to be held in Singapore in October.

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WATCH: Probiotics in China — ‘The market is set to explode’

11-Jul-2017 By Gary Scattergood

The probiotics sector is forecast to soar by 23% in China to 2020 and even greater long-term growth beckons if the industry unites to better educate consumers and regulators.

EU Commission targets online supplement sales with new control plans

10-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The European Commission (EC) has moved a step closer to establishing a Coordinated Control Plan on the internet sale of food (CCP-efood) within the European Union.

Russian billionaire buys Holland & Barrett for healthy €2.0bn

27-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

US private equity firm Carlyle sells Europe’s largest health and wellness retailer to investment fund controlled by Mikhail Fridman

How much milk protein can stimulate muscle growth after exercise in middle-aged men?

23-Jun-2017 By Adi Menayang

Just nine grams of milk protein may be sufficient to stimulate muscle build after resistance exercise, according to researchers from The University of Auckland and Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.

Ganeden bets on inactivated probiotic ingredient for new applications

20-Jun-2017 By Nathan Gray

Probiotic giant Ganeden says its new immune ingredient looks to take the benefits of its validated strain into categories and areas that probiotics cannot be used.

Dutch consortium to Challenge time to market for new health products

14-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Three Dutch companies aim to slash time to market through the use of low-cost predictive models that speed up pre-clinical and human trials.

Study supports probiotic yogurt’s immune boosting effects

13-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Yogurt containing two probiotic strains plus heat-treated bacteria may boost the activity of immune cells called natural killer (NK) cells in people over 60, says a new study.

‘Next gen’ probiotics: Chr. Hansen adds 100 new strain development library

12-Jun-2017 By Nathan Gray

Danish bioscience firm Chr. Hansen says 100 new strains added to its library could help development of new commercial probiotics for a range of metabolic, immune, and digestive health issues.

Probiotics may counter obesity effects on vascular function: Study

07-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with probiotic Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum CECT 7765 may reverse the detrimental effects that obesity has on the function of blood vessels, suggests preliminary data from lab mice.

Could chia oil help make margarine healthier?

06-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Fortifying margarine with chia oil dramatically improves omega-3 content and boosts antioxidant properties, without harming flavour or texture.

What is a probiotic? IPA releases guidance document on qualifying probiotics

05-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The definition of probiotic varies by region, and an increasing number of products potentially mislabeled as “probiotic”. In response, the International Probiotics Association has released a guidance document.

Great Ormond Street study suggests poor nutrition in children with IBD

01-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The vast majority of patients fail to meet current guidelines for calcium and vitamin D, prompting calls for supplementation.

Vit D and calcium may reduce onset of early menopause: Study

30-May-2017 By David Anderson

Taking high doses of dietary vitamin D and calcium may be linked to a lower risk of early menopause as the findings could help in reducing health problems associated with this period.

Infant nutrition: Early intake key to reducing food allergy risks - Australian consensus

30-May-2017 By Cheryl Tay

Common allergens should be incorporated into Australian infants’ diets in the first year of their lives in order to minimise their risk of food allergies, according to a panel of experts.

Nestlé-backed study links probiotic strain and depression

25-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

Probiotics could help relieve symptoms of depression in addition to aiding gastrointestinal upsets, according to new Canadian research backed by Nestlé.

Is dairy a hindrance and not a help for probiotics growth?

25-May-2017 By Gary Scattergood

The vast majority of new product development for functional foods featuring probiotics “remains in the dairy space”, but this may be more of a hindrance than a help for the sector’s growth prospects.

Does a high-fibre claim on premium ice cream still sound indulgent? Absolutely, says Koupe

24-May-2017 By Niamh Michail

Dutch start-up Koupe's high-fibre, high-protein ice cream is more than just a 'healthy' product, says its founder, who aims to compete with premium brands Häagen-Dazs and Magnum.

Timing of probiotic consumption 'unimportant’ for colonization: Study

24-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Should probiotics be consumed on an empty stomach or with a meal? A new study from the University of Milan suggests it doesn’t matter.

Dad’s vitamin D has impact on childhood growth and obesity risk

22-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

Pre-conception vitamin D intake is associated with height and weight of children at age five, according to new data.

Genetic study suggests vitamin D is not linked to asthma or dermatitis

17-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin D ‘is unlikely’ to reduce the risk of asthma, atopic dermatitis, or allergies, a new genetic study has found.

Eat more yoghurt for better bones, says study

16-May-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Higher hip bone density and a reduced risk of osteoporosis have been found to occur after increased consumption of yoghurt in older women and men in Ireland.

Open letter demands EU-wide nutrient profiles for nutrition and health claims

15-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

An open letter penned by three leading health and consumer organisations - together with five food companies - calls for the ‘urgent adoption’ of nutrient profiles in the context of the EU health claims framework.

Winners revealed: Find out who won out at the NutraIngredients Awards 2017!

11-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

Leading members of the functional food, supplements, and healthy nutrition industry gathered in Geneva this week to celebrate huge successes ... and find out who won out in the battle to become a winner at the NutraIngredients Awards 2017.

Droplet size and coatings key to infant milk nutrition response: Danone study

10-May-2017 By David Anderson

Altering the droplet size and coating of fats used in infant milk could modify postprandial responses in men, according to new research deemed 'very important' by the authors.