Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Editor's Spotlight

Data-driven innovation: Interactive 'build-a-bar' session set to light up Sports Nutrition Summit

16-Aug-2019 By Nathan Gray

Taking a 'big-data' approach to identifying white spaces in the sports market will be vital for brands looking to stand the test of time in the rapidly expanding sports and active nutrition market, says Nick Morgan ahead of his interactive 'build-a-bar'...

News in Brief

Shake of the season: Light and juicy whey taps into emerging taste trend

12-Aug-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Myprotein has created a "light and juicy" whey protein shake, aiming to tap into the demand for refreshing drinks without the creamy taste.

SPORTS NUTRITION SUMMIT 2019

Meet the Trailblazers: Affinity Nutrition taps into microbiome with gut-friendly protein bars

07-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

The Trailblazers session at this year’s Sports Nutrition Summit is an opportunity for a selection of start-ups to showcase their innovations to an expert judging panel. Affinity Nutrition, led by its director and founder Tom Skyrme is due to take the...

SPORTS NUTRITION SUMMIT 2019

Meet the Trailblazers: Collagen-based Vieve Protein Water provides bonus for lactose intolerant

02-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

September’s Sports Nutrition Summit introduces a trio of start-ups intent on disrupting the sports nutrition status quo with their mix of ingenuity and innovation. This year features Rafael Rozenson, founder and CEO of Vieve Protein Water.

Pre-workout blend benefits extend beyond sports into mainstream, says Lumina Intelligence

31-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

The potential of pre-workout blends (PWBs) remain untapped, says a new report, which points to its ingredients as possibly improving muscle development, endurance, power output and focus.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Soy protein supplement recalled over undeclared dairy

18-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Belgium’s Federal Agency for Food Chain Safety (AFSCA) warns those allergic to dairy to avoid a soy protein supplement after authorities identify milk as a non-listed allergen ingredient.

Whey up the options: Beef protein best for lean body mass and strength

11-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Switching to beef-derived protein (BP) might represent an effective strategy for increasing lean body mass (LBM) and lower-limb muscle strength as new research findings compare it favourably to whey protein (WP).

NEWS IN BRIEF

ESSNA welcome NutriSport as Alliance’s newest member

01-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) welcomes NutriSport to its ranks as the latest organisation to become a professional member of the association.

Protein-rich doughnuts, ice cream and chocolate bulk up confectionery sector

19-Jun-2019 By Flora Southey

Protein-added treats are muscling into the confectionery category, but are these alternatives to traditional ice creams and chocolate bars ‘healthy’? FoodNavigator speaks with Mars Wrigley, Jim Buddy’s, and the British Nutrition Foundation.

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...

EFSA declare chia seed powder variants safe for supplement use

18-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Partially defatted chia seed powders are safe for use in food supplements, according a scientific opinion by The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA).

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

International entrepreneur reveals top tips to startup success

10-Jun-2019 By Nikki Cutler

A startup founder who battled to bring his brand from near failure to international success in just three years has revealed his insight into the world of health food and drink entrepreneurship.

WATCH: Collagen proves credentials to compete in sports nutrition segment

29-May-2019 By Will Chu

Collagen - revered for its links to bone and joint health appears to be comfortably transitioning to a feature ingredient in the sports nutrition sector, where its benefits to muscle health and body toning are now recognised.

Nourishing peptide possibilities: ‘From concept to optimisation in under a year,’ vows Nuritas’ founder

23-May-2019 By Will Chu

Nuritas’ collaboration with Maastricht University that looks into nutritional solutions to tackle muscle atrophy once again places the firm’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered natural peptide network in the spotlight