Key trends in food and nutrition: Naturalness, NPD and more co-branding?
After a few years of negativity, the industry has a spring in its step again. But with renewed optimism comes the question of where the future successes lie.
Archives for May 25, 2015
Free NutraIngredients and FoodNavigator online event - June 3, 14:00 Paris time
Big debates, big issues: Is the food industry winning the war against weight?
As the ‘globesity’ health footprint grows and power weight management brands struggle to stay relevant in an age where smartphone apps deliver personalised solutions, join us next week for a free online event, where key issues will be debated.
Advertisers need to think twice before conforming to 'thin ideal'
The objectification of women and unrealistic images in advertising has long been a problem and serves to alienate people, but new research says that thin models in advertising may not attract or influence women to buy products.
Garlic compounds may boost cardio health indirectly via gut microbiota
Allicin from garlic may prevent the metabolism of unabsorbed L-carnitine or choline into TMAO, a compound linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, says a new study from the National Taiwan University.
NutriProfiel project new guidance for 'optimal' vitamin D intakes
New guidance on vitamin D intakes from the NutriProfiel project advises using different levels to define deficiency, sufficiency and optimal intake levels – in addition to providing better advice on how to combat deficiency.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2015
How to succeed as a start-up in Europe (and not get swallowed by Big Food)
Start-ups have faced tough times along with the rest of the European food industry in recent years as a tight economy and ever tighter regulations have bitten deep.
Aker BioMarine gets two ‘important’ US patents
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted krill oil supplier Aker BioMarine two process patents, a development described by the company as ‘important’.
Study adds proanthocyanidins, vitamin E to Lycoberry's already verified high levels of lycopene
A new study looking at the autumn olive berry (AOB) - branded by a promoter as Lycoberry - has confirmed the rich assortment of proanthocyanidins and alpha- and gamma- tocopherols in the fruit to go with the previously discovered high levels of...
‘Game changer’: ChromaDex inks deal with Suntava to produce concentrated anthocyanin ingredient
Irvine, CA-based ChromaDex has signed a worldwide license and supply agreement for Suntava Purple Corn to produce a highly concentrated anthocyanin ingredient at a price point that should appeal to mass markets, the companies have announced.
FDA's decision on CBD likely to be overturned after more info comes in, exec says
An executive with one of the companies promoting cannabidiol for dietary supplements believes that FDA’s recent determination that the compound is not a legal dietary ingredient is premature and will be overturned.
Abbott Laboratories launching non-GMO Similac infant formula in US
Abbott Laboratories is launching a non-GMO version of its popular Similac Advance infant formula in the US - a decision its denies was fuelled by pressure from campaigners.
Brazil adopts new legal framework for biodiversity-based research
A new legal framework has been put in place in Brazil to simplify biodiversity-based research and development for suppliers and manufacturers from the cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical industries.