Protein supplement manufacturers should explore the current gap in the market for more savoury and female-friendly options when developing new products, according to a leading nutrition consultant.
Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new Penn State study.
After its sell-out 2019 edition in Copenhagen, Probiota will be heading to Dublin in February 2020. Check out the key themes and outline agenda for the leading probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome event … and register now for the three-day festival of...
Researchers are pointing to the effect of nut’s fibre content on the gut and rate of faecal excretion as reasons the food’s consumption is linked to less weight gain and lower obesity risk.
A ground-breaking new mathematical model will help NASA to predict vitamin degradation in spaceflight food, ensuring astronauts remain fuelled on nutrient-rich diets, say researchers.
An Israeli collaboration of investors, food and beverage manufacturers are launching a FoodTech incubator focusing on improving food’s nutritional value as well as advancing personalised nutrition.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says there is no single age to introduce complementary infant feeding in Europe, citing individual characteristics and development as deciding factors.
The increasing shift towards plant-based and vegan diets risks a deficiency of an essential nutrient found in animal-based foods that is important for brain health, according to a nutritional expert.
Cambridge Chocolate Technologies falls foul of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines as the watchdog bans nutrition claims used to promote the firm’s chocolate-based product.
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'...
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.
Biotech firms are reaping the rewards of a project looking into foods tackling metabolic syndrome resulting in products like microalgae, omega-3 and antioxidant-infused juices and algae-derived omega 3 oil.
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.
The Danish Food Agency is to increase the amount of iodine in salt in a move that looks to address a deficiency in pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as in the country’s general population.
Exposure to omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) via fish consumption is associated with a slightly reduced risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), pan-European research shows.
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.
Satisfied Snacks sits at the valuable intersection of technology-driven innovation and mega-trends around health and flavour. We speak to founder Dr. Heather Daniell about how she is meeting demand for healthy, convenient and tasty snacks.
The high prices of healthy foods, coupled with an abundance of cheap unhealthy foods, remains a prime contributor to malnutrition globally, warn researchers.
Researchers continue to link diet with gut health as a US team find fruit, vegetable and whole grain consumption results in higher beneficial bacteria whilst diets that include fat, alcohol, and added sugar result in higher harmful bacteria numbers.
A United Nations (UN) report says progress made on eradicating malnutrition is too slow to achieve the 2025 and 2030 global nutrition targets as Africa and Asia continue to bear the brunt of food insecurity.
Extracts of grasshoppers, silkworm, and crickets top the insect antioxidant-rich list, scientists say as a study demonstrates these insects’ antioxidant capacity to be five-fold higher than fresh orange juice (OJ).
Supplementation using a spinach extract appears to promote a muscle-building effect in a study that has piqued the interest and co-operation of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Supplementation with Akkermansia muciniphila may improve insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels in a study that points to the gut bacterium’s effect on weight and metabolic syndrome related traits.
Eating more inulin-type fructans (ITF) found in vegetables can lead to beneficial changes in our gut microbiota composition and function, but only for a short while, say Belgium researchers.
In a study of overweight adults and their dairy intake, a high dairy diet (HDD) was found to lower blood pressure, which the researchers credited to an accompanying increase in calcium.
Mars Edge is to acquire a majority stake in startup foodspring in a deal that prioritises personalised nutrition and represents the first investment for the foodmaker’s health foods division.
Microbiome research firm DayTwo has secured an extra €27.2m ($31m) investment from existing investors Seventure Partners and Johnson & Johnson, as part of a series B round of fundraising.
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To accomplish its goal of reducing micronutrient deficiencies around the world, the 13-year-old Micronutrient Forum recently went through a revamp. We caught up with its first ever executive director, Dr Saskia Osendarp, at the Nutrition 2019 meeting...
The oral microbiome may play a role in disease development, according to researchers, who also implicate gut microbiota in increasing the risk of liver cancer.
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.
The UK government are proposing plans to fortify flour with folic acid in moves to stem the number of birth defects linked to the dietary deficiency of the vitamin.
The rich profile of bioactive components found in tomato juice is the 'likely' link to its strong link to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, say researchers.
A personalised nutrition approach that predicts blood sugar levels after meals may prove useful in the design of effective nutritional interventions for patients with metabolic disorders.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2019 in Vancouver is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to register to hear from must-see speakers from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, the US Army, Danone, Pharmavite, and many...
Opportunities for healthier out-of-home food sector choices will grow in the UK as the food industry tackles the obesity crisis, according to market research specialist Kantar.
The infant nutrition market is characterized by few new ingredients, but lots of new players, according to information shared at a recent event hosted by ingredient supplier DSM.
And the winners of the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 are...
More than 270 industry leaders helped 34 finalists in 12 categories to celebrate success and innovation across the nutrition and wellness industry … as the NutraIngredients Awards 2019 shone a light on nutrition’s brightest stars.
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) releases its consensus statement on sports nutrition for athletes that preaches a food first philosophy as well as a personalised approach.
UK, German, Spanish and Dutch consumers appear unable to differentiate between a nutrition claim and a health claim in a study that calls for improvements in communicating the benefits of healthier food choices.
A suboptimal diet lacking in whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids is responsible for more deaths than any other risk factors globally, according to findings published in The Lancet.
Read about diet's influence on cancer and Alzheimer's risk, China's '100-day operation', and new innovations and research in the gut health space in this round-up of our top five trending stories on social media.
French seaweed and algae specialist Algaia has announced that agro business Sapec has purchased 31% of the firm’s shares from venture capitalists Demeter and Cap Decisif.
Healthy snacking brand Graze launches a new product every two days, according to head of category development Penny Mackintosh. The group’s agility reflects its close relationship with consumers - and their data.
60-second interview: Koen Burghouts, Global VP, nutrition group at PepsiCo
While a flurry of brands have piled into the oatmilk category of late, Quaker is seeking to carve a unique position in the category with a product that delivers the creamy texture and performance that consumers have come to expect, but also offers unique...
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have detailed a new partnership that aims to increase developing countries’ access to nutritious food.
The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) has become the latest member of an EU-funded project that looks to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop personalised nutrition concepts.
Kellogg’s has fallen foul of the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after television advertisements of its Special K product were banned for exaggerating folic acid health claims.
