NutraIngredients Awards 2020
WATCH NOW: NutraIngredients reveals 2020 award winners
The NutraIngredients Awards Ceremony took place online this year for the first time with the winners announced via live-stream video on May 13th.
Archives for May 5, 2020
Surge in screen time has led to jump in sales, says eye supplement president
With social distancing in full effect, families have not only found themselves with a lot more time together, but a lot more time in front of their screens.
‘Overwhelming evidence’ supports Vitamin D’s immune function benefits
There is an “indisputable relation between vitamin D and the immune system”, says a new review that shows that avoiding vitamin D deficiency has clear benefits for immune health.
Despite sales bump, brands that are not preparing for stormy seas ahead could struggle, consultant says
The dietary supplement industry as a whole is enjoying booming sales as consumer stock up on products to support optimum health. But an industry strategist warns that that sales bump is likely to be ephemeral, and brands that are not strategizing...
Coronavirus: Doctors outline role of immunonutrition
Better use of immunonutrition could benefit vulnerable groups during a pandemic such as COVID-19, according to an article published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.
Immunity products: "This is the world's biggest ever advertising campaign, bar none"
It is "inconceivable" that immunity will not remain high on the list of health priorities when this pandemic ends and now is the time to create more "convincing experiences" to ensure trial turns into adoption, according to food and drink research and...
Broccoli coffee and pills: CSIRO and Hort Innovation create ingredient from edible vegetable waste
Waste broccoli is being transformed into a powder that can be used in high value food and supplements products – with the first commercial plans set to be released in the coming months.
Trials tribulations due to COVID-19: Movement restrictions and focus on pandemic hit clinical studies
Companies and research institutes are having to put on hold or postpone their non-COVID-19 clinical trials due to movement control orders and public health resources prioritising the fight against COVID-19.
Sweet sleep: Japan’s Ezaki Glico sees strong demand for rest-supporting GABA chocolate
Japanese confectionery company Ezaki Glico has reported strong demand for its Mental Balance Chocolate GABA for Sleep, which carries a food with function claim (FFC).
60-second interview: Jon Peters, president, Beneo
BENEO president: ‘We have seen higher and more volatile demand during the pandemic’
From fewer containers and reduced shift work at harbors to delays in planned maintenance in factories, the coronavirus pandemic is impacting global supply chains in myriad ways. FoodNavigator-USA (FNU) caught up with Jon Peters (JP), president at Beneo,...