Nutricosmetics

Kaffe Bueno closes €1.1m seed round, plans 2021 active ingredient launches

27-Oct-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Biotech startup Kaffe Bueno has secured over one million in seed funding, enabling it to push ahead with a flurry of active cosmetic ingredient launches targeting inside-out beauty, anti-ageing and sun protection, its CEO says.

NutraVideo: Zinc, vitamin D are key in COVID fight

26-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The dietary supplement market has been flooded with new products, with an unprecedented demand in immune health. A recent Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)-IPSOS survey found that vitamin D usage jumped 37% and zinc grew 17% amid the pandemic.

Exogenous GABA boosts astaxanthin production: Study

26-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research from the Institute of Intelligent Machines (IIM), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) in China found that the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can promote the growth of Haematococcus pluvialis and increase the astaxanthin accumulation.

CSA: ‘State of science surrounding collagen has developed significantly in recent years’

14-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A recent article in Consumer Reports turned the spotlight on the science and quality of collagen supplements, with industry group the Collagen Stewardship Alliance calling it “an appropriate review of the state of the market and science”.

Roquette realises cosmetic ambitions with facility opening

08-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Plant-based ingredient suppliers Roquette make further strides in the cosmetic market with the opening of new facilities that foster, “support, innovation and cooperation" in a growing sector.

BASF and Gelita select Azelis as European product distributors

11-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Health ingredient giants BASF Human Nutrition and Gelita announce the formation of two separate distribution agreements with Azelis that capitalises on the group’s European nutraceutical network.

Serious about the skin microbiome: Science, regulation and opportunities in 2020

09-Sep-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The skin microbiome continues to ignite interest as science fast advances and product innovations hit shelves, but where exactly are the biggest opportunities for industry and what will be the key challenges moving forward?

Is the nutraceutical industry prepared for a second wave of COVID?

08-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Based on interviews with key players across the globe, industry is locked and loaded should a second round of coronavirus strike.

Immunity products and China sales a major boost for Swisse-owner H&H as ANZ revenue plunges by a third

26-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse and Biostime owner Health and Happiness (H&H) Group saw demand for immunity products surge, especially in China, as it announced an 8.9% increase in net profit in the first half of this year, despite seeing revenues in Australia and New Zealand...

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.

‘Double-edged sword’: Supplement firms need to be wary of China’s new livestreaming regulations

14-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China’s newly introduced regulations on livestreaming marketing is being viewed as a double-edge sword by the supplements and health foods industry.

Apple polyphenol supplements shown to alleviate UV-induced skin damage

18-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Apple polyphenols (AP) and their major active compounds, procyanidins have several health benefits, particularly for ultraviolet (UV)-damaged skin according to a team of Japanese scientists.

Norway asks industry for data about caffeine in cosmetic and care products

16-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Norway’s food safety agency is asking industry for information about caffeine concentrations found in cosmetics and Personal Care Products (PCP) in a risk assessment to determine safe levels of caffeine exposure.

Indena completes cosmetics business sale to Givaudan

02-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Italian botanicals firm Indena completes the sale of its nutricosmetics business to Swiss-based Givaudan in a deal that began in 2019 and introduces a manufacturing and innovation pact between the two firms.

Quicker and more cost-effective method to ID bioactive compounds in plant extracts

11-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A group of scientists from Sechenov University, Russia, and La Trobe University, Australia, have developed a quicker and more cost-effective method of detecting and identifying bioactive compounds in complex samples such as plant extracts, according to...

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

The inside-out beauty boom? Nutricosmetics start-up D+ For Care says ‘the whole world is ready’

07-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

French beauty supplement firm D+ For Care has launched a mouth spray to aid sleep and has a flurry of holistic wellbeing innovation primed for 2020 – the year nutricosmetics could really take off, its founder says.

'Pioneering' study reveals collagen peptide changes during digestion

06-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Rousselot, the collagen-based ingredients producer, has revealed a new study which it says provides important answers surrounding the bioavailability of collagen peptides and the modifications they undergo during digestion.

Mixed carotenoids may protect skin from within: Amway RCT

23-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Oral consumption of mixed-carotenoids may protect human skin against both UVB-induced erythema and UVA-induced pigmentation and support “beauty from within”, says a new study.

‘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?

Scientists develop argan oil authenticity test

09-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Scientists from Quadram Institute in the UK have discovered a way to screen the quality and authenticity of argan oil, one of the world’s most expensive edible oils.

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.

Caviarlieri launches caviar-based ‘anti-ageing’ supplement

08-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

Swiss firm Caviarlieri makes available supplements made from Sturgeon black caviar that are said to have anti-ageing and inflammatory-reducing properties thanks to its marine peptide and collagen ingredient blend.

Givaudan launches fruit extract to target ‘digital skin stress’

23-Mar-2020 By Liza Laws

An innovation targeting the effects of digital stress on the skin has been created by Givaudan Active Beauty.

Evonik continues fermentation drive with launch of vegan-friendly collagen

19-Mar-2020 By Liza Laws

Chemicals company Evonik, announces the development of a collagen form made using fermentation-based processes that do not use animal or human-derived materials.

From heart to hair: Salutem’s CVD supplement reformulated for hair health set for SEA and China

13-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

London-based Salutem Supplements is introducing its AF-8 dietary food supplement to promote hair health in Asia this Spring.

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?

GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in February

03-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

See February's 10 most read stories, including the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 on nutrition businesses, Singapore's lab-grown breast milk innovation and more. Click through the gallery to see them all.

Probiota 2020

Beauty and probiotics: Anti-ageing, Gen Z and women key

02-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

There is significant potential to develop probiotics in the beauty space, particularly targeting anti-ageing, Generation Z and women, according to Lumina Intelligence.

PROBIOTA 2020

‘A lot of activity’ in probiotics targeting skin microbiome – expert panel

13-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

There is plenty of activity in probiotic topical formulations targeting the skin microbiome, but could ‘beauty from within’ using supplements be a strong alternative? Experts believe so.

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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).

Evonik’s personal care arm expands nutricosmetic element with US acquisition

20-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Phytochemical firm Evonik Industries is to acquire Wilshire Technologies in a move to beef up its Care Solutions business line with a nutricosmetics component.

NutraIngredients Awards 2020

How to make your award entry stand out: Top tips from the judges

17-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.

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NutraIngredients Awards 2020: A video guide to the categories and criteria

16-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

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...

Bayer and Azitra partnership looks to develop skin microbiome products for eczema

15-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

German pharma firm Bayer is to enter a joint development agreement with Azitra that uses the skin microbiome as a basis for new skin care products that address a range of skin conditions.

Skin-deep learning? L’Oréal AI-powered device offers tailored skincare formulations

07-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

L’Oréal has unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led system that allows users to personalise skincare and cosmetic formulations that match specific skin types and tones.

DuPont-IFF merger will create €40 billion nutrition and flavour business

16-Dec-2019 By Nathan Gray

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.

DSM and Metex NØØvista team up for sustainable nutricosmetic ingredient

09-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

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.

Editor's Spotlight

Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

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...

Dublin calling: World-class speakers come together for Probiota 2020

26-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

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.

Probiota Frontiers sessions deadline is today!

LAST CHANCE! Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused researchers

22-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

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...

Pilot Study finds almond consumption minimizes effects of wrinkles

30-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

New research using high-resolution imaging shows reduced measures of wrinkle width and severity in postmenopausal women who ate almonds as a daily snack.

Skin care shoppers search for elusive 'glow' with natural nutrition

09-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

'Glowing' skin is a key aim for skin care shoppers and 98% of them believe that good nutrition is necessary to achieving this, according to a survey by Lycored.

Givaudan invests in personalisation with launch of skin microbiome analyser

03-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Givaudan is exploring the idea of personalised nutricosmetic products with its microbiome analysis system designed to tailor products to consumer’s bacterial skin communities.

Early Bird Deadline Is Tonight

Don't Miss Out: Probiota 2020 early bird tickets end today!

26-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

After its sell-out 2019 edition in Copenhagen, Probiota will be heading to Dublin in February 2020. Check out the key themes and outline agenda for the leading probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome event … and register now for the three-day festival of...

ASA rules vitamin and mineral–containing hair supplements breach ad code

16-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that claims made about a range of hair products and food supplements are misleading and unsubstantiated.

Austrian authorities find contamination and labelling issues in dietary supplements

30-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Austrian authorities reveal the presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients in a sample of dietary supplements and cosmetic products in spot checks that assess different distribution channels.

Seven Seas in choppy waters over health claim use in skin supplement ad

10-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that a magazine ad for skin health supplements is in violation of marketing communication codes for making misleading and unauthorised claims.

Dow and Deinove in ‘healthy ageing’ pact to develop cosmetic active ingredient

20-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

French biotech firm Deinove is partnering chemical giant Dow in a deal set to commercialise a new bacterial-based active ingredient for skin care.

ASA orders supplement firm to remove skin claims from collagen drink ad

19-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rules that a collagen drink advertisement is in breach of marketing communication codes for making anti-ageing and wrinkle-reducing claims.

Nutrition and Health China Industry Summit 2019

Swisse and BioIsland lead the pack for brands imported to China as Australia secures number one status

19-Jun-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse and Biolsland took the top spots for imported brands in China last year, with Australia named the number one exporter to China, according to statistics gathered by the China Chamber of Commerce of Medicines and Health Products Importers and Exporters...