Vitamin Angels expands reach to 2 million pregnant women in 2019
The charity helped reached more than 70 million children in about 70 countries, including the US, with the vital nutrients they need as a foundation for good health.
Archives for December 18, 2019
The double burden of nutrition: When malnutrition and obesity overlap
The Lancet recently published a warning report calling attention to the “new nutrition reality” facing low and middle-income countries that is driven by the modern food system.
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Mantrose-Haeuser acquires emulsifier manufacturer
Coatings and specialty ingredients manufacturer Mantrose-Haeuser Co. has acquired Profile Food Ingredients LLC, a manufacturer of dry stabilizer and emulsifier blends.
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CBD, regulatory creep, and continued growth top AHPA's 2019 high points
Questions surrounding the hemp/CBD trade, a recognition of the continued popularity of herbal supplements, and a casting a wary eye toward regulatory creep topped the list of 2019 concerns for the American Herbal Products Association.
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Kaneka gets GRAS status on baby probiotic
Kaneka has announced self affirmed GRAS status on its Baby Colic probiotic dietary supplement meant to ease babies through gut discomfort episodes.
Rousselot hopes to lift collagen gummies into mainstream after scalable production discovery
The firm says its new production process speeds up the gelation process of gummies.
Mechanism magic: Why a detailed understanding of probiotic actions is vital for innovation - Probi
Identifying the mechanisms behind probiotics is vital for discovering new functions and drive product innovation, according Probi’s APAC chief.
Energy, immunity and eye health: Solutions showcased for top global health concerns
After revealing the top health concerns for consumers across 23 countries, global nutrition giant DSM has revealed its tailored solutions to hit the mark with key markets.
NutraIngredients’ trends for 2019 review: Editors’ predictions versus reality – Part 1
As 2019 draws to a close, NutraIngredients looks back at its editors’ predictions made at the start of the year and ask how accurate were they? Was 2019 the breakout year for fibre and did technology and innovation play a starring role in tailoring...
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION
CBDepot files Novel Food application for synthetic CBD form
CBDepot has applied for Novel Food (NF) application for a synthetic form of cannabidiol (CBD) for food supplement use in a move the firm says has a better chance of regulatory approval.
Expert reaction: Could chilli pepper reduce mortality rate?
A ‘high quality’ observational study has concluded regular consumption of chilli pepper is associated with a lower risk of death but experts have questioned the causality in the results.
The top 10 most-read food and nutrition research studies in 2019
See our top 10 most read food and nutrition research studies for this year, including research looking at chicken essence on memory health, probiotics and diabetes, and mushroom consumption and prostate cancer.
Calcium supplements have ‘little place in modern medicine’ – Controversial review
A new review suggests that calcium and vitamin D supplements have little effect in increasing bone density and preventing fractures.
Health is wealth: Younger Chinese consumers make up 60% of bird’s nest purchases on JD.com
Younger consumers in China aged between 16 to 35 made up more than half of bird nest purchases on e-commerce giant JD.com from July 2018 to June 2019.