From start-ups to researchers as well as a range of nutrition heavy weights, this year’s Nutraingredients Awards was once again packed full of first-class entries, each one hoping to win one of our 17 coveted prizes.
Enzymit, an Israeli development state company, has secured $5 million in funding to further develop its AI platform that can greatly speed the development of novel enzymes. The technology has the potential to cut the cost of many ingredients now made...
ProVeg International aims to accelerate the development of mushroom and microalgae-based seafood ingredients in its latest alternative (alt) protein ‘incubator’ programme.
Belgian protein bar manufacturer EMPWR Nutrition Group has acquired Noble Foods, gaining a ready-made manufacturing presence and customer portfolio in the North American market.
A Thai researcher has invented a personalised probiotics dispenser machine that supplies consumers with probiotics strains that they lack in their gut, using bioinformatics and artificial intelligence (AI).
In addition to carbs and fats, protein is one of the three macronutrients required for optimal health. Protein aids with tissue growth and repair, supports immune health, and according to new research, may help some children grow taller.
Omaha-based supplement marketer FitLife Brands has reported promising full year revenue that comes with a serious caveat in that the company may need to restate its financial results going back to its 2019 fiscal year.
ProFuture and AllMicroalgae have revealed details of a collaboration that has resulted in the production of a new Chlorella strain, which boasts a higher protein content and improved taste.
Eating a balanced diet with a range of proteins from different sources rather than from a single source could help prevent high blood pressure developing, a study has found.
The vague language of a controversial bill in the State of New York that aims to restrict the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building could also encompass esports and creatine.
As the uncertainty around the regulatory status of NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) continues, it is important the industry doesn’t lose this for the precedent it sets for other potential ingredients, said CRN’s Steve Mister.
The supplementation of milk protein and L-theanine is able to reduce the amount of time required to fall asleep, a clinical trial conducted in Malaysia has shown.
Yellow pea protein demonstrates similar digestive and metabolic properties as milk casein and is a viable alternative source of dietary protein, according to French scientists.
Azelis has acquired ingredients supplier Tunçkaya to strengthen its position in the fast-growing Turkish food industry, as well as the broader life sciences market.
The Huhu grub has become the latest insect of interest as an alternative protein source as researchers highlight a protein content to rival common meats as well as a richness in essential minerals.
A large brain MRI trial has shown that the ‘Green’ Mediterranean diet, high in polyphenols and low in processed and red meat, may slow brain atrophy in the over 50s
Peptides derived from a marine collagen source quelled intestinal inflammation in a new study using a mouse model of inflammation as well as human blood tissue.
The Dutch plant-based ingredient manufacturer, Fooditive Group, which recently launched an upcycled natural sweetener, is now expanding to animal-free dairy proteins.
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Protein Package – an online website that allows customers to select snacks from around the world – really took off in 2020, turning George Greenhill’s fledgling dream into a growing reality.
Agricultural ministers of France and Austria are urging the Commission to develop an EU-wide plant-based protein strategy, which they say would contribute to more sustainable and diversified agriculture.
Researchers have detailed a new method of supplementing cow milk with vegetable protein, which the team believes may open opportunities to create new functional, multisourced dairy products.
Roquette - a key supplier of protein to Beyond Meat – has opened what it claims is the world’s largest pea protein plant in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, becoming the first player to operate major pea protein facilities on both sides of the Atlantic....
The news that Nuritas has raised €40m ($45m) in funding brings into focus industry’s drive to not only add greater benefits to already functional foods but also achieve this in an environmentally friendly manner.
DSM continue to develop its interests in plant-based proteins as the corporation confirms the purchase of pea and bean ingredient specialists Vestkorn Milling for €65m.
Taste and nutrition company Kerry said new global research shows most protein consumers are motivated by health and wellness, with 50% of respondents associating protein with “healthy diet” and 46% with “healthy lifestyle.”
Nuritas has raised €40m ($45m) in the Irish biotech firm’s latest round of funding intended to finance global expansion efforts and potential new additions to its portfolio of plant-based bioactive peptides.
Traditional fermentation has been done on plants to create products like tempeh or sauerkraut for many years, but the ability to use fermentation on protein isolates and concentrates has been a critical recent development, a fermentation expert tells...
Israeli start-up Maolac is leveraging artificial intelligence to develop human milk proteins for the food industry, with an initial focus on sports nutrition.
In an effort to reduce reliance on terrestrial crops for ingredients manufacture, Israeli-based Genesea is looking offshore to marine macroalgae, co-founder Alexander Golberg tells FoodNavigator.
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Providing elite athletes with the nutrition 'edge' is not always about the counting of macros or the science behind ingredients, but it's sometimes as simple as making products and meals delicious, according to a leading health & performance...
Protein’s health halo remains firmly in place as a report identifies protein-based Ready to Drink (RTD) and protein type/content as prime category opportunities to excel in the growing sports nutrition category.
LGC is expanding its certification schemes with the introduction of a new program for protein products, with one brand owner calling it “a really important and timely product certification”.
New product launches from the last month include a perimenopause focused supplement and digital support solution, a herbal range for sleep and mind focused products, and a plant-based ready-to-drink protein shake.
Biotechnology company Perfect Day, Inc., which produces animal-free dairy proteins, has conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) of its non-animal whey protein to calculate its environmental impact.
New research has warned about the importance of expert guidance and biochemical monitoring for sports nutrition users, as it finds a link between supplement consumption and alterations in liver and kidney function.
With just three weeks to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, the virtual stage is set for some of the industry's biggest names.
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