Evolve BioSystems, the US-based microbiome firm supported by big name investors Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing, will soon embark on local research in the APAC region, namely Singapore and Hong Kong.
Findings from a new study suggests that globally, infant formula products are higher in carbohydrates, sugar and lactose than breastmilk with labelling branded unclear and inconsistent between countries.
Compound-enriched infant formula appears to be linked to the development of a child’s language at four years old in a similar way to breastfed infants, a team of researchers concludes.
The Chinese authorities are conducting a public consultation for the new food safety standards that it has drafted for a number of food items, including liquid infant formula, infant formula powder, and infant food.
New EU food law designed to further restrict the advertising and marketing of infant formula are to come into force on 22 February in a victory for campaigners critical of current guidelines.
Danone’s commitment to greater transparency continues as the French-based firm launches an infant formula tracking service that details the ‘farm-to-fork journey’ of its Aptamil, Karicare, Laboratoire Gallia and Nutrilon brands.
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Microbiome sequencing is ‘more accurate’ than full genome sequencing at distinguishing between healthy and ill people … and could predict whether you are likely to die in the next 15 years, two new papers suggest.
With a growing number of pediatricians recommending vitamin D supplements to children, the global vitamin D supplements market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2019-2024, according to Mordor Intelligence.
When it comes to commercialising microbiome-related products, having really amazing science is only 50% of the journey towards market success, says industry expert Julian Mellentin.
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Janssen is to team up with Kaleido Biosciences to explore microbiome-related therapies that focus on healthy gut function to help preventing atopic, immune and metabolic conditions in childhood.
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Jennewein Biotechnologie has filed a patent infringement suit against Nestlé concerning the unauthorised use of a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) purification method for infant formula.
Infant milk and cumen product recalls are among a selection of notices issued by European food agencies last month as NutraIngredients rounds up the alerts that mention nutrition-related products.
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As we head into 2020, we shine the spotlight on three emerging health and nutrition APAC markets that could help sustain the industry’s supplements and functional foods growth in the years ahead.
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.
Researchers linking the effects of vitamin B3 deficiency to incidences of psychosis could hold the key to solving ‘medical mysteries’ associated with the condition, and may provide hopes for those in developing countries.
An initiative to pool and strengthen nutrition research in Germany is being spearheaded by the country’s federal minister of food and agriculture, Julia Klöckner.
November’s regulatory news round-up kicks off with France’s National Agency for Food Safety, Environment and Labor (ANSES) concluding a hypokalaemia case was likely due to the ‘misuse’ of an oral nutritional supplement.
The European Commission’s (EC) adds to its Novel Foods catalogue two Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) and a synthetic chili pepper extract for use in dietary supplements.
The consumption of yingyangbao (YYB) amongst infants and young children living in rural China has improved their weight and height, according to a meta-analysis.
Could an individual’s microbiome indicate how wealthy they are? That is the premise for a team of scientists, who suggest a healthy gut and its microbe profile are linked to social and economic status.
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...
Chr. Hansen makes available a new three-strain probiotic blend that the Danish bioscience company says can help halve the risk of Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) in premature babies.
A joint statement calls on the UK’s incoming government to prioritise the first 1001 days of a child’s life, highlighting breastfeeding as key to influencing future life chances and emotional health.
A combination of two Lactobacillus strains may reduce the severity of runny nose, and may reduce absences from day care, says a new study from Swedish probiotic player Probi.
New research led by Fonterra found that transitional milk contains a higher concentration of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) and other nutrients as compared to mature milk in UAE mothers.
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.
Omega-3 fish oil supplements appear to improve the attention span of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but only in those with low omega-3 levels in the blood.
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) issues a series of recommendations designed to reduce infant formula contamination.
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The European Commission’s (EC) request to allow a vitamin D level for infant formula identical to follow-on formula (2.5 to 3 μg/100 kcal) received regulatory advice on the safety of consuming this upper level (UL) by infants.
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The publication of dietary reference values (DRVs) for sodium and chloride brings to a close ten years of work that began with a request by the European Commission to update values last set in the 1990s.
Adding probiotic bacteria to milk given to premature babies appears to decrease the risk of serious gut problems and infections with no safety issues reported, a UK study concludes.
Nutrition experts are recommending that infant and follow-on formula contain the same amount of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids as they say new regulatory standards do not go far enough.
Infants who consume formula containing milk fat globule membrane score higher in developmental test as they grow older, according to a new Mead Johnson backed study.
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the “hot new thing” said an expert recently, as BASF announced the US launch of its 2’-FL (2’-fucosyllactose) ingredient, which is branded Prebilac.
Children worldwide are still bearing the brunt of the triple threat of malnutrition, undernutrition, and hidden hunger caused by a lack of essential nutrients, according to Unicef.
Tests on a compound found in human breast milk finds glycerol monolaurate (GML) capable of eliminating disease-causing bacteria from the host while allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive.
Simultaneous intake of vegetable and animal proteins may increase efficient protein absorption and possible muscle synthesis in the body, according to research from Japanese health food manufacturer Q’Sai Co.
The European Commission (EC) authorises the extended use of bovine-based whey protein isolate as a novel food for use in food supplements and infant formulae for infants.
