Trends in Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC), the demand for vegan-friendly omega-3 based on insights from Thai Union, and an upcoming business summit in Singapore for the health and nutrition industry are featured in this round-up.
A new study that sampled dozens of commercially available CBD products found detectable THC levels in 64% of them. Some levels were high enough to approach therapeutic thresholds or to potentially trigger drug test failures.
A scientist working for Kappa Bioscience discovered the secret of how to produce vitamin K on a large scale after noticing a growing demand for K2 due to its extraordinary health benefits.
Pharmactive Biotech Products, SL is a Spanish private training company that develops and manufactures unique and scientifically backed natural ingredients. We caught up with Managing Director, Marguerite Gerritsen, at Vitafoods, Geneva, to find out about...
A mango leaf extract known for improving human health, including cognitive function and sports performance has been through the first round of being patented in several primary markets by botanicals supplier Nektium.
BIO & ME, the consumer health brand of Singapore-based gut microbiome firm AMILI, has launched five probiotic formulations to target immunity, well-being, energy, mental health and strength – all tailored to the Asian population.
One of the UK’s biggest white label manufacturers, purely dedicated to CBD, believes the publication of the Food Standard’s Agency list will leave the market with a “pool of very vanilla products” and says it’s frustrating after the industry has moved...
There is just one week to go until the winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients Awards are crowned – and you can watch events unfold during the ceremony live via our online broadcast on 4 May.
A speaker at the recent Probiota conference held in Copenhagen from March 28- 30 explained to hundreds of delegates the importance of Akkermansia muciniphila and its exciting journey from mice to humans.
CBD producer, Brains Bioceutical, will launch natural plant-based cannabidiol (CBD) in the UK in the Spring following approval by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Darling Ingredients health brand, Rousselot, is expanding production of pork-derived porcine collagen peptides to tap into growing demand for collagen-based supplements.
The European Association of Preventive Cardiology is warning athletes that supplements used to aid athletic performance as part of a training program can pose risks to the heart.
Up to 40 CBD (cannabinoid) companies have been contacted by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and told they have until 28 February to provide sufficient toxicology data or risk their products being removed from sale.
Dietary fibre plays a key role in human health; fibre-rich foods and prebiotics can help promote gut health and benefit the gut microbiota, for instance.
The EU ban on titanium dioxide has created harmonisation across the bloc for food and supplements, but the colour is still legal in the UK as well as in medicine products, plus there is the challenge of reformulation.
A strong immune system is one of the best defenses we have for protection against common infectious diseases. This has never been more important than now, as we tackle another winter dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clasado Biosciences wants to cut its carbon output by half over the next five years and will streamline operations to achieve its goal, according to CEO, Per Rehné.
Danish biotech company, Biosyntia, and Munich-based, Wacker Group, are planning to expand production of fermentation-based biotin across Europe and into new markets.
By Steve Mister, President and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition
As the dietary supplement industry turns the corner to 2022, a range of challenges confronts us— supply chain disruptions, staffing shortages, and inflationary pressures, to name a few. Some difficulties must be addressed individually, but I suggest the...
MyLab Nutrition Group becomes the latest company to obtain the Friend of the Sea (FOS) certification that hails the Italian firm’s efforts to promote sustainability of its marine ingredients-based products.
French food authorities are proposing a "nanospecific" assessment method designed to assess the risks of nanomaterials in supplement ingredients in response to EFSA’s recent titanium dioxide ruling.
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By By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition
We all want an expedient solution to the stalemate with FDA over the legal status of cannabidiol (CBD), but the call to allow FDA to set a maximum safe level for CBD is antithetical to the law governing dietary supplements, DSHEA.
Today (Aug 24) marks a deadline for public comment on a FDA request for input on the abuse potential of a number of drug substances, including kratom. Even as the regulatory winds shift around the ingredient, analytical labs are lining up to service...
Belgian biotech company Inbiose, which develops human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), has submitted its application for a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of four HMOs.
A food additive routinely used in food supplements as a colourant has been deemed unsafe by European authorities due to genotoxic links and long-term effects arising from its accumulation in the body.
The Ingredients Show, part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, has been postponed until 5-7 July 2021 in response to the UK government’s latest efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Attorney Bob Durkin said that he regularly comes across clients who are curious about the prospects of studying an ingredient for use in both food and drugs.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected the use of selenite triglycerides as a source of selenium (Se) as a food supplement ingredient due to safety concerns.
Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.
The European Commission (EC) is to allow lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) to be placed on the market as a Novel Food for use in food supplements and infant product formulations.
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It is time to pick a category and submit your entry to the NutraIngredients Awards 2020. Make sure you get your submission to one of our 12 categories in before the the end of today (Friday 7th February).
With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.
The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its sixth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2020 in May. With just three weeks to go before applications and nominations...
The European Commission (EC) adds phenylcapsaicin, a synthetic chemical compound of the chili pepper extract capsaicin, to its list of Novel Food (NF) ingredients.
The European Commission (EC) adds the precursor vitamin nicotinamide riboside chloride (NR) to its Novel Foods list after the anti-ageing supplement ingredient receives a positive scientific opinion.
The European Commission (EC) confirms Yarrowia lipolytica yeast biomass’ inclusion to the Novel Foods catalogue intended as a key ingredient for use in food supplements.
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.
Synthesized analogs of botanical ingredients, and ingredients of wholly artificial origin, could have a place in the dietary supplement industry. But if they do, full transparency would argue that they be labeled as such.
By Will Chu, Niamh Michail, Hank Schultz, and Cheryl Tay
The interest in cannabidiol (CBD) use in food supplements, foods, and even as an ingredient in cosmetics has gained much momentum in the past five years, but what is the regulatory situation around the world?
The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) has declared the novel food (NF) Yarrowia lipolytica yeast as safe for use in supplements intended for the general population above 3 years of age.
DSM have been granted an extension by the European Commission (EC) that permits the use of Schizochytrium sp. oil as a source of omega-3 fatty acid for use in foods that include supplements, infant and sports nutrition products.
The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its fifth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2019 next May. Which of our 12 categories will you be applying for?
The UK Government have opened up consultations with the nutrition industry regarding proposed changes to regulations in the event of a no deal scenario after March 2019.
It's not easy to keep up with the fast pace of the news, but the weekly nutra news review is your best shot. Our editors run down their weekly news highlights - giving you the inside track on the top news and analysis from the last seven days.
The European Commission (EC) has made a series of amendments to its Union list of permitted additives, specifically the groups used for food supplements; further clarifying differences in chewable and syrup products.
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While the sports nutrition market appears to be booming, it is important to keep reality in check. In our first ever sports nutrition survey we ask how market forces, regulations, and innovation are impacting the market. There's just three days left...
German startup Isaac Nutrition talks to NutraIngredients about the potential market for insect blends in bulk powders (and beyond) ahead of its appearance at the upcoming Sports Nutrition Congress 2018 Trailblazers session.
