Algatech receives NDI for new microalgae ingredient
Algatechnologies has launched Fucovital, a fucoxanthin oleoresin produced and extracted from microalgae, available in the US and Japan with launches in other markets to follow.
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Toddlers fall short on daily veggies while infants aren’t getting enough iron, Nestlé study finds
More than a quarter (27%) of toddlers and preschoolers aren’t eating a single serving of vegetables on a given day and of those who do, French fries are the most common vegetable consumed, according to the latest update to the Nestlé Feeding Infants and...
Dietary fibers boost beneficial bacteria levels, but what about diversity?
Consuming dietary fibers does lead to higher levels of Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp., but does not affect the diversity of bacteria in the gut, says a meta-analysis of 64 studies.
Nattopharma spearheads effort to establish RDI for vitamin K2
Nattopharma has joined with Dutch researchers in an effort to establish an officially recognized level for vitamin K2 consumption.
Can better omega-3 intake help mums have babies with healthy weight and guts?
Mothers who eat high levels of omega-3s from oily fish may help their children form healthy guts and maintain healthy weights throughout their lives, according to new research in mice.
In 30 years, every successful food company will be a ‘personalised food company’: Nutrino CSO
As consumers become increasingly invested in their health, personalised nutrition and gene-tailored diets will become the norm, says the chief science officer of Israeli start-up Nutrino. “The future of food is in personalisation and companies who fail...
From daigou to in-market distribution: Formula firm Bubs seals another major China supply deal
Bubs Australia has signed a supply agreement with New Times Asia, a China-based supply chain and service provider, which will lead to a significant increase in its distribution in the country.
Malnourished dialysis patients may benefit from whey protein supplementation: Malaysian study
Peritoneal dialysis patients can benefit from a single macronutrient approach with whey protein supplementation, say researchers in Malaysia.
'Beset with outlandish claims'? New NZ firm offering 'personalised nutrition' attracts criticism for industry view
A new Kiwi personalised nutrition supplement firm has attracted criticism from certain segments of the industry, thanks to its assertion that it is "beset with outlandish claims".
Qatar retaliates over Saudi-led boycott with import ban including food
Qatar has ordered shops to remove goods — including food items — originating from four Gulf countries, and announced that inspectors will visit retail stores to ensure compliance.
Probiotics and prebiotics in paediatric medicine: What are clinicians recommending?
There are considerable challenges in gathering scientific data to recommend the use of probiotics and prebiotics in a clinical paediatric setting, but the evidence that exists points to their effectiveness in a number of situations.