Carbery Food Ingredients has launched a fermented whey protein isolate (WPI) with prebiotic-promoting properties to tap into interest in the gut microbiome.
Is the protein craze fizzling out? Not if you look at new product launch data, or the fact that producers of both plant and dairy proteins are continuing to add capacity, and consumers are continuing to experiment with new sources, from marine collagen...
A doctor of health and exercise has called into question the environmental superiority of plant-based proteins based on nutritional needs for muscle growth.
Italy’s Ministry of Health has moved to clarify definitions governing food for medical purposes from food supplements, with suggestions that the final decision intends to be kept at a national, not EU level.
The protein-craze may be losing its muscle as savvy shoppers are looking to balance their diets, says a health guru who spoke at Food Matters Live in London recently.
Plant-based ingredient specialist Roquette has chosen Barentz as its partner for European distribution of the firm’s pharmaceutical product range as demand for ‘natural’ or ‘authentic’ ingredients continues to grow.
Food manufacturers could soon be able to source more plant-based proteins locally after the European Commission announced new policies to promote production and consumption of soy, chickpeas, lentils and rapeseed.
Fish oil combined with protein may reduce lower body muscle soreness, reduce fatigue and maintain lower-body power over a longer period, a sports exercise study concludes.
Consensus-based standards for dietary supplements developed by the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) will be published very soon, says the alliance’s president.
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Sci-MX is muscling in on a new consumer market by lunging into supermarket chillers with a new range of calorie controlled ready meal with ‘well-balanced macros’ and more than 30g of protein.
Science in Sport (SiS) has revealed plans to acquire fellow sports nutrition firm PhD Nutrition in a €36.8m (£32m) deal, with the majority financed by a share offering subject to conditions.
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a new protein shot concept consisting of whey protein for ‘athletes and gym-goers’. It debuted the idea at the Supply Side West show in Las Vegas last week to beverage manufacturers.
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A retired health researcher who put his life savings and pension into creating supplements for the over 50’s has expanded his range and signed contracts to distribute overseas.
The prime purchasing decision of fortified and nutritional products amongst the elderly remains the efficacy of the active ingredients contained within the product, according to a survey carried out by DuPont Nutrition & Health.
Roquette will develop protein ingredients using the high-protein pea variety developed by seed breeding company Equinom, and jointly invest $4 million (€3.5m) in the firm to develop new products.
A globe-hopping chef who once specialised in beef dishes has built a truly sustainable and environmentally-friendly cricket protein brand after realising the damage caused by mass meat farming.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients DMV has revealed an ‘ultra-clean’ whey protein isolate hoped to power innovation in the soaring protein waters and clear drinks market.
Data from a small study with healthy young men suggests that insect protein isolate from mealworms may equal soy protein for increasing blood levels of essential amino acids and branched-chain amino acids.
Manufacturers must try harder to be credible, or the sports nutrition industry is in danger of becoming one built on ‘coercing’ sales, warns a sports science professor.
Injured athletes can slash their recovery time through diet alone, a top performance nutritionist revealed during NutraIngredients’ Sports Nutrition Congress.
Sports nutrition will overtake weight management within five years as consumer interest in calorie-control loses weight, insights revealed at Nutraingredients’ Sports Nutrition Congress this week.
Popular meal replacement drink Soylent launches in the UK this week, hoping to capitalize on its US success with its first global expansion. With research showing that skipping meals is becoming more commonplace in the UK, Soylent believes it can fill...
Consumption of casein before sleep was linked to improved resting metabolic rate the next morning and a ‘trivial’ changes in resistance exercise performance, researchers reported.
PepsiCo has announced it will select 10 startups that can drive change to the industry to support the launch of its food and beverage accelerator program in North America.
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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...
Growing consumer numbers are driving the global sales of weight management products in response to soaring overweight and obesity rates as meal replacement powders or bars find an audience eager to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
The mental aspect of sport is a crucial yet overlooked aspect of athletic performance, according to a performance nutritionist, who believes nutrition tweaks can aid in making match-winning decisions.
Increased carbon dioxide levels are contributing to nutritionally inferior crops such as rice and wheat that may lead to increased populations who are deficient in protein and zinc, say researchers.
Whey peptide consumption may help to improve cognitive function in people who experience a high level of subjective fatigue, according to a study by beverage company Kirin.
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial start-ups to join our session on innovation and pitch their company and ideas to a room full of top experts at this year's Sports Nutrition Congress in Brussels this September. Do you have what...
A review looking into food and supplement-derived sources of protein on muscle mass regulation has also highlighted the role lipids, vitamins, minerals and other bioactive compounds have on influencing muscle response.
The science is clear: a vegetarian diet is better for heart health, a study says - but does that include processed meat analogues? "While not as healthful as whole plants, they are useful transition foods," says one researcher.
Glanbia Nutritionals has been displaying its ‘Truly Grass Fed’ protein range: with products coming from cows that receive 95% of their nutritional feed from grass. And while consumers may not directly be on the look-out for ‘grass fed’ attributes, it...
The concept of nutrient timing still has a place among the supplements and recovery aids that make up the sports nutrition sector, as an expert believes manufacturers can harness its principles to enhance a product's effectiveness.
The timing of nutrient consumption is the focus of a recent review, which demonstrates that protein supplements are more effective when taken with meals following a resistance-training programme.
Elite basketballers taking a high-protein post exercise supplement experienced accelerated recovery. Their blood oxygen levels were also found to be higher.
Meat protein is linked to a substantially higher risk of death from heart disease, but protein from nuts and seeds are protective, find research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
Insects have a meaty, umami flavour with herby flavour notes - so why are most manufacturers using them in sweet products? It may be time for a category re-think, says one researcher.
Supplementation using insect-derived protein appears to offer no muscle mass or strength advantages over carbohydrate supplementation, according to a pioneering Danish study.
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have found a cereal-based bread enriched with soluble fiber, proteins and dried fruit could alleviate hunger.
Many Europeans see protein-rich foods as unnatural and unnecessary so choosing the right kind of foods to enrich - such as dairy - is important for manufacturers, researchers say.
The food sector has witnessed a jump in demand for protein. But conflicting pressures mean this complex issue requires a nuanced response and leadership from the food industry.
