Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Eco-minded vegan protein startup offers nutrition without compromise

18-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A plant-based sports nutrition startup, launched this month, aims to offer uncompromising protein products which are tasty, sustainable, Informed Sport certified, and highly nutritious.

Aker seeks ‘important protein player’ status with new ingredient derived from krill

15-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

Krill oil specialist Aker BioMarine is taking the next step in deriving value from its raw material by launching a soluble protein that the company says has the complete amino acid profile and formulation flexibility to make it an important player in...

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Westomatic launches contactless COVID-compliant sports nutrition drinks dispenser

15-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

In response to the pandemic, UK firm Westomatic has made available a new contactless drinks dispenser that can mix up and distribute protein shakes along with a number of sports nutrition-based beverages.

Recall round-up: Folic acid spray, vegan protein bars & slimming tablets

16-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

As the industry enters the final few weeks of 2020, the raft of products, ingredients and extracts to incur the wrath of authorities does not let up as NutraIngredients presents a round-up of food alerts involving a folic acid spray, vegan protein bars...

Probiotic GanedenBC30 may boost amino acid absorption from milk protein: Study

08-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Adding Kerry’s GanedenBC30 probiotic to milk protein may boost the absorption of select amino acids, such as arginine and isoleucine, while other amino acids were more quickly absorbed, says a new study.

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First protein shake vending machine appears in UK retail space

16-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

In response to increased consumer demand for ready-to-drink (RTD) sports nutrition beverages, UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots have installed a first-of-its kind protein shake vending machine

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SternLife raises the bar with new protein concepts

10-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

SternLife has revealed two new concepts to tap into key consumer demands in the protein bar category - plant-based protein and indulgent fillings.

Lactalis Ingredients launches instant whey protein range with sunflower lecithin

09-Nov-2020 By Jim Cornall

Lactalis Ingredients now offers a range of instant whey protein produced with sunflower lecithin.

Allergen-free fungi protein a ‘breakthrough’ in food ingredients: ‘We have a unique proposition from a sustainability and economic perspective’

04-Nov-2020 By Flora Southey

This week, The Protein Brewery announced a €22m Series A investment to help scale up production of its fungi-based alternative protein Fermotein. FoodNavigator asks founder Wim de Laat what benefits the novel food ingredient will bring to manufacturers,...

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...

Morning protein shake: Good for elderly but maybe not for weight loss

02-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A morning protein shake will slightly reduce energy intake at breakfast and lunch, but not at dinner, and overall energy intake will increase overall, therefore this is an effective method for increasing protein consumption in older men, but not necessarily...

Morinaga Milk expanding lactoferrin production capacity through German subsidiary

29-Oct-2020 By Jim Cornall

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. has announced its subsidiary Milei GmbH, which, according to 2019 data from Absolute Reports has the largest share of the global market in terms of production volume of the functional ingredient lactoferrin, will more...

Research method turns pig blood into protein powder for supplement use

29-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Researchers have released details of an intriguing new method to convert pig blood into a powder with 90% protein content that can be used as a supplement in a variety of foods.

‘High protein beverages are ripe for NPD’: Ulrick & Short says consumers are demanding added value nutritionals

28-Oct-2020 By Katy Askew

The beverage sector is ‘ripe for NPD and health innovations’ and high protein ingredients can help deliver, according to supplier Ulrick & Short.

Lonza boosts capsule making capabilities with €78.2m investment

27-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Lonza’s €78.2m ($93m) investment in its Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) Division will increase the capsule production capacity by 15%, according to company executives.