Start-up Prime Bar wanted to create a high-protein sports snack that stands out in a market that, co-founder Freddie Gore Browne says, is ‘riddled with sugary over processed products’. The answer? A meat-based bar that packs a beefy punch.
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.
Clean label is an ethos, a consumer demand for transparency, sustainability and responsibility, and sports nutrition currently suffers from a negative perception when it comes to these demands, according to Mintel.
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.
A recent review of astaxanthin found evidence to support the safety of dosages of 12 mg up to 24 mg a day. But that applies to only to natural astaxanthin, not to the synthetic forms, the authors said.
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) today reveals a manifesto, in which it looks to match consumers with products that complement balanced diets and support active lifestyles.
The UFC Anti-Doping Policy now includes a definition of certified supplements to help athletes steer clear of contaminated substances and recognize the value of third-party supplement certification.
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...
Findings from a sports nutrition study suggest that vegetarian and vegan diets that include supplements can meet the athlete’s daily nutritional requirements.
Supplement-related recalls are among a selection of notices issued by European food agencies this month as NutraIngredients rounds up the alerts that mention sports nutrition-related products.
Dairy protein will continue to enjoy growth despite the growing plant-based trend thanks to its unrivalled flavour and functionality, Arla Foods Ingredients applications director has said as the company launches its newest whey protein innovation.
Croatian firm Atlantic Grupa is to sell two supplement brands to PharmaS in a continuation of the firm’s strategy to “divest non-core business operations and focus on key categories and brands”.
Wearable technologies and digital platforms have rapidly changed the way we think about monitoring our health and has transformed the hunt for biomarkers and the way we perform clinical research … but upgrades to the humble loo could provide the biggest...
High-protein products, in particular high-protein bars, are not as healthy as perceived by consumers, while there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that consumption of protein above the recommended intake levels provides healthy individuals with additional...
Novel ingredients in the sports nutrition space come along once a decade, and the real innovation for the category comes from finding new combinations of tried and true ingredients to maximize effects, says Jim Stoppani, PhD, Founder of JYM Supplement...
Endo Sport launches the UK’s first CBD-infused sports drink that harnesses the active ingredient’s anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce post-exercise muscle soreness and aid recovery.
Athletes using cannabidiol (CBD) products should be prepared for a very real risk they could fail anti-doping tests due to contamination of banned tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), ESSNA has warned.
When you hear the word ‘collagen’ the beauty from within category may come to mind. But one company wants to show you that this ingredient is a game changer sports nutrition.
South American astaxanthin producer Atacama Bio is joining forces with Dutch firm Lus Health Ingredients in an aim to ignite growth in the European market.
Social media is driving a whole host of nutrition myths and causing a growing number of young adults to become totally obsessed with their diets, health and nutrition experts have been warned.
As pre-workout supplements strip off their male-vibe and muscle in on the 'general' market, Lumina Intelligence takes a look at the big consumer trends in this sub-category of sports nutrition and reveals some big growth opportunities.
Hunter & Gather Foods is a UK start-up best known for its keto, paleo and gluten-free condiments and cold-pressed oils. This might sound like hipster paradise but co-founder Amy Moring is quick to insist the brand is tapping into deeper trends rather...
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 mainstreaming of sports nutrition backed by the ever-rising importance of online reviews and ratings and social media validation, are key findings from a 6-pack of sports nutrition sub-sector reports published by Lumina Intelligence.
We get up close and personal with Robert Walker, CEO of Sci-MX (owned by Samworth Brothers), to discover what lead him to become the boss of a leading sports nutrition brand and hear his insights into the industry he has lived and breathed for nearly...
American ingredients business Rousselot is to reshuffle its segments in a move that places its collagen-based products at the forefront of the firm’s growth and direction.
Altering the makeup of our gut microbiome could have an impact on muscle growth and function, say researchers who hope the new findings will have promise for age-related muscle loss.
Belgium’s Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) is recalling a popular fat-burning supplement over concerns about the product’s caffeine content.
If there’s anything that sports nutrition innovation teaches us, it’s that the pace of change remains in a constant state of flux with multiple avenues currently being explored.
Using scientific evidence to bring products to elite athletes and active consumers is a job potentially fraught with pitfalls so the industry has to simplify the science for shoppers and comb away the confusion entangled into social media.
As online reviews become 'intrinsic' to sales it's essential that sports nutrition brands learn how their products stack up online and communicate correctly with their web audience.
The sports nutrition industry is on the crest of some tenacious trends and now is the time to lead the market with strong product innovation that will shape the industry over the coming decades.
Cargill has invested an additional $75m in North American pea protein producer, PURIS, which will double production of its proprietary pea proteins, starches, and fibers for the food and beverage industry.
The use of sports drinks, energy gels and bars may be causing high levels of tooth decay in professional athletes despite practising good oral hygiene habits.
Shot accuracy and muscle performance during games of tennis may be increased by sodium citrate supplementation, says a new study in nationally ranked young Brazilian tennis players
With the $1bn cash acquisition of the fast-growing, protein-focused brand Quest Nutrition, Simply Good Foods Company adds muscle to its already strong portfolio of healthy lifestyle brands, which includes the complementary low-carb brand Atkins Nutritionals....
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) makes available an updated guide containing to sports nutrition as part of its consensus statement designed for athletes.
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'...
OptiBiotix Health’s Eastern European interest gains further tract as the firm is to leverage an existing deal with Bulgarian company Velinoff Pharma to increase market exposure to its probiotic CholBiome.
Daily exposure to social media and other media outlets alongside an ever-expanding market, places an overemphasis on the use of dietary supplements for the general consumer.
NutraIngredients’ Sports Nutrition Summit provides an opportunity to get the latest regulatory updates of new ingredients such as cannabidiol (CBD) and its potential role in sports nutrition.
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...
The European Commission (EC) approves DuPont Nutrition Biosciences’ application to class betaine as a novel food as the bio-based firm achieves official validation of its sugar beet sports nutrition ingredient.
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.
Sports people and the generally active are starting to shun ‘techy’ sports nutrition and look for whole foods that can deliver performance and health benefits, according to a new report.
Consuming high levels of caffeine during pregnancy could hinder liver development of your baby and increase the risk of liver disease in adulthood, warns new animal data that backs up previous suggestions.
