Minerals

Unilever to acquire supplement manufacturer SmartyPants

30-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Unilever announced it has signed an agreement to acquire fast growing supplement manufacturer SmartyPants Vitamins.

Study links vitamin E and carotenoids to reduced cognitive decline

23-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A diet rich in vitamin E and carotenoids, including lycopene, may reduce the speed of cognitive decline, according to a large prospective cohort study.

FutureYou Cambridge welcomes Prime Fifty to supplement stable

17-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Supplement firm FutureYou Cambridge are to acquire fellow UK nutritional company Prime Fifty in a deal that adds a range of supplements targeted at the over 50s category.

Revise-up RDA: India’s industry body urges vitamin rule changes amid COVID-19

17-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Calls to revise the recommended daily allowance of vitamins, minerals, and proteins in India are growing after the country’s regulator asked for suggestions from the industry stakeholders.

COVID-19 puts spotlight on elderly malnutrition and recovery chances

13-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Despite efforts to address the nutritional needs of the elderly, malnutrition remains an issue amongst this vulnerable population, particularly during the ongoing pandemic, says a Danone white paper.

Just drink when you’re thirsty? Think again

12-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new paper suggests that measuring proper hydration in the body is far more complex than might be assumed. Multiple tests might need to be done to get an accurate measurement, the authors claimed.

Health benefits of supplements ‘all in the mind’ claims researchers

11-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

The health benefits linked to multivitamins or mineral supplements may just be the placebo effect, according to researchers, who say consumer expectations are driving perceived better health outcomes.

COVID-19 changes preferences? China consumers less interested in overseas supplement brands, while trust in TCM rises

04-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China consumers are placing more trust in traditional Chinese medicines (TCM), with a declining interest in overseas supplement brands and functional foods with health claims, said a consumer survey funded by the High-Value Nutrition National Science...

Consumers are using multivitamin as a “silver bullet” to address specific health concerns: Survey

27-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Technology is paving the way for the rise of personalized nutrition and the end of a one-size-fits-all approach. But despite advancements in nutrition science in recent years, a recent survey has found that Americans expect their multivitamin to do all...

Novel nutritional supplement boosts cognitive performance in Air Force Airmen

19-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A novel nutritional supplement combined with high-intensity exercise may boost working memory, reaction time, and processing efficiency for Air Force Airmen more than exercise alone, says a study from the US Air Force, Abbott, and the University of Illinois.

Nutrinovate adds vitamin sprays to portfolio in A to K acquisition

13-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Health and wellness firm Nutrinovate are to acquire fellow Swedish supplement maker A to K, in a deal that includes a range of personalised sprays designed to simplify vitamin and mineral intake.

Microalgae supplementation may boost athletic measures: Study

29-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Thirty days of microalgae supplementation (TetraSOD) may boost cardiovascular and respiratory (ergospirometric) parameters in amateur athletes, suggests a new study from Spain.

Scent product could transform dietary supplement marketing, manufacturer says

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new product providing long lasting, pleasant scents that has been quietly making inroads in the industry aims to revolutionize the marketing of dietary supplements by improving customer experience.

Iodine supplements needed to boost low levels in women post-pregnancy: Study

15-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Iodine status in pregnant and post-partum women is insufficient according to a new Norwegian study, which reveals it takes around 18 months before levels reach adequate levels achieved in pregnancy.

Dutch watchdog vetoes ad for mushroom’s immune strengthening properties

17-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

The Dutch Advertising Code Commission (Stichting Reclame Code) is warning the creators of an Instagram post that claiming mushroom nutrients can strengthen the immune system and are antiviral will not be tolerated.

Commentary article of the week

Pandemic could be lever to open up new era in health claims

31-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

The dietary supplement industry has an opportunity to help shape the debate about optimal health in wake of the pandemic crisis.

Cognition boost: Curcumin and iron combination raises neuro growth factor BDNF in six-week study

28-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Consuming a curcumin-enriched iron supplement for six weeks is able to significantly raise the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is essential for normal neuronal function and energy homeostasis, as well as being linked to improved...

Polyphenol & omega-3 supplement may boost brain health in young kids: Study

24-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A supplement containing cocoa polyphenols and omega 3 oils may have sizable benefits for children as noted improvements to brain function and nutritional status could tackle childhood undernutrition.

ASA issues coronavirus guidance to stem cases of incorrect advertising

21-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

UK watchdogs are reminding firms that stating or implying substances in food supplements can prevent, treat or cure disease is prohibited as authorities look to clamp down on recent coronavirus-related claims.

EFSA welcomes views on new ways to assess nutrient levels in regulated products

16-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) are launching a public consultation on how best to harmonise the approach for assessing the intake of nutrients contained within regulated products.

3D-printed supplements: Nourished taps vitamin deficiency in Middle East to expand personalised nutrition business

16-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

UK-based personalised nutrition company Nourished is eyeing the high vitamin deficiency levels in the Middle East region as an opportunity to expand its operations across the region.

Interest in vitamin-immunity link boosts Italian food supplement sector: Survey

06-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

The coronavirus has led consumers to include food supplements as a core shopping item, an industry survey finds, as recognition grows amongst customers in their role in preserving health and wellbeing.

Vitamin and mineral supplement use amongst “healthy people” unwarranted, researchers say

03-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Rising numbers of healthy people are taking dietary supplements, according to UK and US researchers, who attribute their popularity to claims they can reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.

Creatine, L-arginine and L-leucine supplement may up energy expenditure and stamina: Study

23-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

A multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement containing creatine, L-arginine and L-leucine amongst others may be responsible for an increase in energy expenditure and stamina during high-intensity exercise.

EFSA flags safety concerns over selenite triglyceride use in food supplements

23-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected the use of selenite triglycerides as a source of selenium (Se) as a food supplement ingredient due to safety concerns.

Iodine addition to salt can address populations’ deficiencies, says scientific committee

12-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

The addition of iodine in salt can compensate for low iodine intake in adolescents and in women of childbearing age, according to Norwegian’s Scientific Committee on Food and the Environment (VKM).

New functional beverages address kidney stone concerns via patented formula

08-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new functional beverage has debuted in a category where few other supplements have ventured—crafting products to help consumers who are at risk of developing kidney stones.

NEWS IN BRIEF

ESSNA issues sports nutrition advice to suit home-based lifestyle

05-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) makes available a guide for home-based sports nutrition in which the group offers advice to keep mentally and physically sharp during the pandemic.

Immunity advice for pharmacists: Blackmores publishes whitepaper on nutrition and supplement guidelines

03-Jun-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Blackmores has published a new whitepaper on nutrition guidelines for strengthening the immune system, preventing and treating respiratory tract infections – designed specifically for pharmacists.

Immunity and holistic wellness: Innovating for the post-pandemic world

21-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Worldwide demand for immunity products is likely to deliver a permanent ‘new norm’ of higher growth for these types of supplements and brands will need to innovate to meet heightened demands, according to the head of global nutraceutical developer SIRIO...

Supplementing above RDA may prove effective against respiratory infections

19-May-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation above the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but within recommended upper safety limits, for nutrients such as vitamins C and D is warranted, says an international research team.

Coronavirus: Doctors outline role of immunonutrition

05-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Better use of immunonutrition could benefit vulnerable groups during a pandemic such as COVID-19, according to an article published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.

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NutraIngredients global teams to host series of immunity-focused webinars

04-May-2020 By Will Chu

NutraIngredients’ teams worldwide are to host the first ever co-ordinated series of webinars looking at immunity, with a focus on the microbiome, active nutrition, clinical research and botanicals.

‘I’m not sure the current demand is a true reflection of what the market will support,’ says Gemini Pharma CEO

22-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Skyrocketing consumer interest in dietary supplements is placing increasing demands on a supply chain straining under national and international efforts to contain the novel Coronavirus, but could this be creating artificial demand?

Norwegian agency reiterates advice that supplements do not stop coronavirus

21-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority is echoing the advice from other European regulators and industry groups, which emphasise that supplements do little to stop coronavirus.

NOW CEO: ‘March was unprecedented in the history of the company’

14-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Many dietary supplement companies are experiencing surging sales as consumers seek out health-promoting products, and Chicago-based NOW is no different. The company experienced “incredible” sales in March, but ingredient supply bottlenecks and the economic...

Thousands sign petition demanding Holland & Barrett store closures

08-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.

CRN UK highlights why essential nutrients have never been more essential

02-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

The ongoing threat of coronavirus could increase the potential for deficiencies in key micronutrients supporting the immune system, according to The Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN UK).

COVID-19 and nutra research: Where does the industry need to focus its scientific endeavours?

01-Apr-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a spike in demand for immunity-boosting products, but what scope is there for new and credible research to examine if nutra products have a role to play in helping tackle the crisis?

News in Brief

New ingredients revealed for natural calcium-rich baby foods

26-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Omya, the global producer of mineral ingredients based in Switzerland, has developed a natural, easy to process source of calcium that can be added to a range of infant food and formula solutions.

COVID-19 outbreak exposes supplier’s supplier as manufacturing chain weak link

20-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The impact of Coronavirus on the manufacturing supply chain could affect worldwide revenue to the tune of €14 trillion this year as the nutrition industry sets about assessing the long-term ramifications.

COVID-19: Opportunities for health supplement firms to communicate immune-boosting role of micronutrients

18-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A panel of science researchers has put up a list of key findings on the role of micronutrients in supporting the immune system, which firms can tap on to educate the consumers in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

New personalized vitamin firm aims at simpler, safer formulas

17-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

A pair of practicing physicians have founded Vous Vitamin, a personalized multivitamin brand that promises to steer customers toward efficacious dosages of nutrients and avoid what they believe to be dangerous overdose possibilities.

COVID-19: Business as usual ... or panic stations?

12-Mar-2020 By Nathan Gray

As the grip of the COVID-19 outbreak begins to extend more seriously beyond China, there have been mixed messages about the impact of the virus on the nutritional supplements industry. Are we at panic stations – or is it more a case of business as usual?

Intergalactic plant crop ideal as dietary supplement for space missions: Study

10-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Cultivation of space-grown lettuce on board the International Space Station (ISS) could be a viable dietary supplement for astronauts, potentially replacing processed, pre-packaged space rations, a study shows.

CAFIA finds majority of ad breaches concern supplement advertising

04-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) cites the majority of the cases recorded for breach of advertising rules concern food supplement advertising online and in printed media.

High-dose supplement intake common during pregnancy, study finds

28-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

Calls for healthcare providers to better advise supplement dosage during pregnancy have been made after a study finds intake at high doses common among women in the pregnant and lactating stage.

Hot Right Now: Probiotics for constipation, SG’s lab grown breast milk, and Nestle China’s FSMPs trending on social media

28-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Probiotics for managing constipation in children, a Singapore company’s innovation in lab-grown breast milk, and Nestle Health Science China’s two new FSMPs products are some of the most read stories on the social media.

Innovations in delivery systems

George Kokkinis on delivery systems: Challenges, efficacy, and the latest technology

20-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

George Kokkinis, co-founder and managing director at Pharmako Biotechnologies, sat down with NutraIngredient-USA’s Danielle Masterson at the Sports Nutrition Summit in San Diego. They discussed some of the innovative technologies that Kokkinis developed....

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Last chance saloon: NutraIngredients Awards 2020 deadline TODAY

04-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

It is time to pick a category and submit your entry to the NutraIngredients Awards 2020. Make sure you get your submission to one of our 12 categories in before the the end of today (Friday 7th February).