Proteins, peptides, amino acids

Packing a bigger punch: India’s energy and protein bar firm takes on US market with Amazon listing

25-Aug-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Fitsport Nutrition Foods, a Hyderabad-based company specialising in energy and protein bars, has ventured into the highly competitive US market with a bigger bar via a listing on Amazon US.

Chicken collagen may improve joint health measures versus placebo: Study

13-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II supplement may lead to significant improvements in WOMAC scores, according to findings from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Start-up’s ‘revolutionary’ dileucine outperforms leucine for muscle building

11-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A new dileucine ingredient that leads to over 40% more muscle building potential than leucine alone is being commercialized by start-up Ingenious Ingredients, with the company already “vetting exclusive top-tier distribution and marketing partners”.

Arla Foods Ingredients launches new product for yogurts

05-Aug-2021 By Jim Cornall

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new whey protein ingredient to help meet the growing demand for high-protein yogurts with health credentials and a premium positioning.

Making progress in developing probiotic beverages without animal protein

02-Aug-2021 By Jim Cornall

A team at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Quebec, Canada is working on a plant-based fermented drink high in protein and probiotics.

Collagen peptides may boost body composition in middle-aged men: Study

30-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of specific collagen peptides combined with resistance training may increase fat free mass in middle-aged, untrained male, according to findings from a prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial.

Chrono-nutrition: Breakfast the best time to consume protein for muscle building – Japan study

29-Jul-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Breakfast is the best time to consume proteins to maximise its benefits in muscle building, says a new study led by Japan’s Waseda University.

Joint discomfort eased by hydrolysed type II chicken collagen supplements, study finds

26-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Hydrolysed type II chicken collagen in supplement form is effective in reducing joint pain and stiffness and in improving joint function among healthy adults, US researchers suggest.

News in Brief

Huel sales set to take off with airport vending machines and supermarket expansion

22-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Huel has set its sights high for on-the-go sales as it announces the inception of its own vending machines in the UK's biggest airport as well as the launch of its products across 500 major supermarkets.

Nutritional make-up of meat and plant-based substitutes not the same, study highlights

12-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Plant-based meat substitutes or meat are neither good nor bad, they are just not the same, says study authors, who add the foods’ nutritional content make them complementary rather than ‘nutritionally interchangeable.’

Sci-MX shutdown a "harrowing message" to sports nutrition brands

09-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The closure of legacy sports nutrition brand Sci-MX has come as a shock to some but an industry expert has warned it is a manifestation of the tightrope many brands are walking today.

Hunger games: Long term study shows high protein-low GI diet significantly reduces appetite

08-Jul-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A high protein-low GI diet prevented hunger better than a moderate protein-moderate GI diet among overweight and obese people, according to data derived from the 3-year PREVIEW randomised intervention study.

Experts offer clarity on labeling calories for non-macronutrients

06-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Despite some confusion in the marketplace and an unresolved citizen’s petition on the issue, dietary supplement brands should label all nutrition information, particularly calories on sports nutrition products, industry experts tell NutraIngredients-USA.

New product developments in whey protein and mobility health

06-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New product developments in the nutraceuticals space include an ingredient which overcomes taste issues with whey protein hydrolysates and a brand refresh which aims to reframe mobility health products.

Samworth Brothers shuts down loss-making Sci-Mx sports nutrition business

05-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

UK food company Samworth Brothers has shut down its sports nutrition business Sci-Mx after struggling to make a profit for several years.

‘High value’ protein developed from agri-food side streams: ‘We combine microbes, fermentation, and AI’

02-Jul-2021 By Flora Southey

Spanish start-up MOA Foodtech is upcycling would-be waste from agri-food side streams into a ‘next generation’ protein for the food industry.

Review assesses nutraceutical measures for asthma relief

28-Jun-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A therapeutic cocktail of nutraceutical adjuvants may have clinical potential for controlling asthma symptoms, according to researchers.

Potato and rice protein shakes better than whey for glucose control

25-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Plant-based protein shakes may be better than whey protein shakes for people who need to monitor their glucose levels, according to research from the Centre for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster.

Protein from waste: a sustainable solution with consumer appeal?

24-Jun-2021 By Oliver Morrison

Quorn is hoping to make protein from crop leftovers within five years as a solution to the twin problems of climate change and food waste.

Arla signs contract with Northern Irish whey protein supplier

22-Jun-2021 By Jim Cornall

Arla Foods has signed a contract with another dairy company, Dale Farm, to supply whey protein concentrate for Arla’s global ingredients business.

EFSA: ‘No link between Nestlé infant formula consumption and reduced dermatitis risk’

18-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected claims a peptide blend included in infant formula could reduce the risk of developing atopic dermatitis.

Review points to effectiveness of keto diet, but also cites wide range of evidence quality

10-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

Do ketogenic diets work? A recently published review of scientific evidence on the subject came back with the answer: “Yes, but . . . “

New launches tap into green and organic trends

07-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Recent launches in the health and nutrition space include an organic demineralised whey for infant formula, a microencapsulated oat powder for sports drinks, and a green re-brand for probiotics.

Brain injury negatively alters faecal microbiome, says study

07-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

More evidence of how neurological damage could impact the gut-brain axis has come to light as researchers have linked alterations to the faecal microbiome to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

NEWS IN BRIEF

Lehvoss strengthens Nordic presence with Engredo venture

04-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

Nutraceutical specialists Lehvoss Group have revealed details of a new venture with Danish ingredients firm Engredo that looks to expand and build on product portfolios’ availability throughout Europe.

Mealworm protein is as effective as whey, say researchers

03-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have shown for the first time that insect protein is just as effective as milk protein for protein digestion, amino acid absorption and muscle protein synthesis.

Project seeks to turn eggshells into next-gen bone regeneration biomaterial

01-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A new approach to extract calcium from eggshells has been perfected by a team of scientists, who believe this waste material could be the starting point to create biomaterials used to regenerate bone.

Ulrick & Short launches protein suitable for beverages and yogurt alternatives

27-May-2021 By Jim Cornall

In 2020 in the UK, the plant-based sector experienced its most active year.

OptiBiotix calls on nutraceutical industry to unite in obesity battle

20-May-2021 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix is urging the nutraceutical industry to redouble efforts into developing weight managing products in response to a new report highlighting record numbers of obesity-related hospital admissions.

2021 NutraIngredients Awards: Winners announced!

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The winners of the hotly contended 2021 NutraIngredients Awards were revealed in an online awards ceremony yesterday (May 12).

Upcycling shrimp waste to make ‘tasteful alternative’ to food flavourings

11-May-2021 By Flora Southey

Researchers are upcycling shrimp side streams to create products for the food and supplement industries, which also makes the production of peeled shrimp more sustainable, explains Associate Professor Nina Gringer from the Technical University of Denmark.

The 'Oscars of the nutrition world' to take place tomorrow

11-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The long-awaited NutraIngredients Awards will take place tomorrow (12 May), with a virtual award ceremony to reveal the winners.

Today! Find out the winners of 2021's NutraIngredients Awards

07-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The 2021 NutraIngredients Award winners are to be announced in a live-stream broadcast ceremony taking place today, at 4pm CET (3pm BST).

Group plans to involve consumers in improving transparency on amino acid sourcing

05-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new group has formed whose stated mission is to bring clarity and transparency to the sourcing of amino acids. Called Aminofacts, the group is querying manufacturers to get a picture of how these ingredients are made and where they come from.

Unilever to acquire 'human optimisation' brand Onnit

27-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Onnit, a Texas-based 'human optimisation' company, as it looks to tap into the growing consumer interest in holistic health and nootropics.

Time to shift from 'food security' to 'nutrition security,' say policy experts

27-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Policy experts are calling for a shift from 'food security' to 'nutrition security,' to reflect a growing emphasis in food quality that in recent years has prioritised quantity as a solution to address hunger.

Nestlé confirms plan to purchase The Bountiful Co. in deal in $5 billion range

26-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Swiss nutrition giant Nestlé has reportedly confirmed that it will acquire The Bountiful Co. prior to a planned initial public offering for the maker of Nature’s Bounty supplements.

Ireland’s authorities update nutrition advice for the country’s elderly

26-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has updated nutritional guidance for the over 65s in a move to improve the quality of life for an age group that in 2016, increased by 19% in Ireland to 630,800.

Collagen well positioned to respond to growing cosmetic and sports sectors, report says

26-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The market for collagen peptide products are still a long way from their peak, a new report suggests as it cites probiotics and omega 3’s developmental paths as evidence that collagen’s product lifecycle is still at a very early stage.

Sports and active nutrition: Unlocking potential and performance

22-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

NutraIngredients will host a free webinar next Thursday (April 29th) looking into the changing landscape of the sports nutrition market, the new consumer interests, and the role of personalised nutrition.

Lonza says it's filling gap in US market with new organic collagen ingredient

20-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Swiss ingredient manufacturer Lonza has expanded the reach of it UC-II branded line of collagen with a new organic option, which fills in what the company characterizes as a gap in the market in the United States.

Food supplement found to alter gut in resolving effects of malnutrition

19-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Research into a food supplement for malnourished children is offering insights into how gut bacteria may affect growth as it appears to ‘repair’ disrupted microbiomes and effectively address the effects of malnutrition.

Hofseth Biocare expands international distribution deal with IMCD

16-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Norways’s Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has expanded its internation distribution deal for its salmon-derived portfolio of ingredients with IMCD, headquartered in the Netherlands.

Papaya waste upcycled into fruit bars enriched with whey protein

15-Apr-2021 By Flora Southey

A public-private partnership is repurposing leftover papaya in Ethiopia to develop ‘affordable’ and ‘nutritious’ fruit bars enriched with whey protein, vitamins and minerals for locals.

Nuritas and Sumitomo partner up in AI-powered pact to discover food-derived peptides

13-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Nuritas is to provide Sumitomo Chemical with its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered peptide discovery services in a multi-year partnership that addresses food growth to satisfy a growing global population.

Hofseth BioCare eying global surge for unique salmon-derived ingredients

06-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With its first purchase order from Nestlé-owned Garden of Life in hand, Norwegian biotech company Hofseth BioCare (HBC) is gearing up for significant growth in North America with new products, exciting science, and unique claims.

Study unlocks links between maternal diet and composition, diversity of breast milk microbiota

25-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A mother’s diet influences the composition and diversity of her breast milk, with knock-on effects to the developing infant's gut microbiota, says a new study from Spain.

Research links Dutch Healthy Diet to lower risk of depression

25-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Adherence to a Dutch Healthy Diet could be linked with a lower risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to research which compared the impact of popular dietary patterns.

AlgaEnergy becomes first microalgae-biotech firm to achieve B Corp status

24-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

AlgaEnergy has become the first microalgae-biotechnology company in the world to achieve B Corporation (B Corp) status – a measure of the organisations socially and environmental practices.

Everton FC nutrition chief says supplements both help and hinder his cause

23-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition. But supplements...